He is the Indian film industry’s  ever-reliable elder brother, the affectionate Anna. But how did Suniel Shetty actually end up with the moniker? ​In this episode of Mid-Day Presents Sit with Hitlist, host Mayank Shekhar sits down with Suniel Shetty as he takes a trip down memory lane. From Amitabh Bachchan coining the iconic title ‘Anna’ on the sets of Kaante to Sanjay Dutt popularising it, the actor shares the story behind his famous nickname. ​Plus, Suniel Shetty opens up about his early passion for cricket and how he now lives that dream vicariously through his son-in-law, cricket star KL Rahul. From fanboy moments to deep admiration for Rahul’s humility, this candid chat is filled with heart, nostalgia, and untold Bollywood stories!

Suniel Shetty, who recently became a grandfather following the birth of his granddaughter Evaarah, daughter of Athiya Shetty and cricketer KL Rahul, opened up about embracing grandparenthood. He shared how even catching a glimpse of little Evaarah fills him with joy. Speaking about KL Rahul’s cricket career, Shetty expressed his admiration for his son-in-law, adding that while he could sing his praises, Rahul’s batting ultimately speaks for itself.