Actor Suniel Shetty recently opened up about how he once rejected a tobacco advertisement work Rs 40 crore. He revealed that it was against his principles to endorse something that would leave a blemish on his kids
Suniel Shetty
Bollywood star Suniel Shetty is known to be one of the most versatile actors. Besides, he also has a reputation of being one of the most non-controversial men, who stands bt his firm principles. In a recent conversation, the Dhadkan actor revealed that he once turned down a Rs 40 crore offer to endorse a tobacco product, since it went against his principles and he wanted to set a positive example for his kids, Ahan and Athiya.
Suniel Shetty on rejecting a tobacco ad
Reflecting on his decision to turn down the offer, Suniel shared that his personal beliefs and core values have often influenced his perspective on life and career. During a recent interview with Peeping Moon, Suniel shared that he made a conscious decision to never endorse tobacco products in his career. He actor said, “I have been offered Rs 40 crore for a tobacco ad. I looked at him and said, ‘Do you think I will fall for the money? I won't.' I probably needed that money, but no, I won't do it."
He went on to add, "It is something that I don't believe in. I won't do anything that will leave a blemish on Ahan and Athiya. Now nobody even dares to come to me with such offers."
Suniel Shetty on his father's death and acting hiatus
During the same interview, he further opened about the death of his father, Veerappa Shetty, in 2017. Notably, after his father's passing, he took a hiatus from acting. He revealed, “Before passing away in 2017, dad was unwell from 2014, and I was looking after him. I was not in a state of mind. I had completely quit. And then he passed away."
Suniel made his comeback after 6-7 years, which he reveals he found challenging, saying, "The morning of my father's death, I got an offer to do a health show. I saw it as a calling, and then I went back to acting and took up a few South films. When you take a gap of 6-7 years, you think that you don't know your craft, that things have changed, and that nobody knows you, everyone is new, so I was not comfortable."
Suniel Shetty also shared details about his post-pandemic transformation. He concluded, “Post-pandemic, I started looking at myself differently. I built myself, I started training, reading and doing so many other things. Then I got so confident about myself that I thought I didn't need validation from anyone."
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