Suniel Shetty Dismisses Rumours on Ahan Shetty’s Entourage Costs

Veteran actor Suniel Shetty has publicly addressed persistent rumours suggesting his son Ahan Shetty was responsible for the postponement of Sajid Nadiadwala’s Sanki, due to his allegedly exorbitant entourage costs. In a recent interview with Lehren Retro, Shetty dismissed such claims, asserting that they are entirely baseless.

Following Ahan’s 2021 debut in Tadap, produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, he was positioned as a promising action lead. Sanki, meant to mark a reunion with the same producer, has since been put on hold, with speculation around entourage costs clouding the narrative around the delay.

Setting the record straight, his father said: "Ahan has never gone overboard with his entourage. These are all rumours. This gossip was circulated as per the producer’s convenience. If the producer says that he can show a bill, then I will see.” He adds that he will defend his son against such unfounded rumours, saying, “There, the father steps in and will step in, very, very clearly. Don’t spread lies to hide your weaknesses, because it’s not fair on Ahan."

Shetty maintained that both father and son maintain strict personal accountability for expenses when working on film sets. He underscored his point by sharing an example of his own on-set policy: he personally brings his food and water from home while filming, and has instructed his staff to ensure producers are not billed for unnecessary costs. The implication, he said, is that his son’s team operates with the same discipline. “Ahan is very, very careful with his entourage. And if it’s his entourage, he will pay for it. He is aware of that,” he said.

He challenged the narrative of his son causing issues for producers by emphasising his newcomer status, saying that there is no room for him to make unreasonable demands on-set. “Ahan has just arrived, this is his time to settle into the industry, so there are no tantrums. Ho hi nahi sakta (it’s not possible).”