Athiya Shetty is a prominent Indian actress, recognized for her Bollywood roles and connection to the renowned Shetty family. Her career and personal life have garnered significant media attention.

Wiki/Biography

Athiya Shetty was born on November 5, 1992, in Mumbai, India. She is 31 years old as of 2023. Her zodiac sign is Scorpio. She received her education at the Cathedral and John Connon School before attending the American School of Bombay. Her further education included a graduation in filmmaking and liberal arts from the New York Film Academy.

Athiya’s schooling years were filled with extracurricular activities. She excelled in sports like football, basketball, and badminton, and was also a member of the swim team. Her talents extended to singing, dancing, and dramatics, actively participating in her school choir and theatrical productions. Even before her acting career took off, Athiya demonstrated her passion for the arts, often engaging in role-playing at home.

Before entering the Bollywood scene, Athiya worked a variety of jobs in New York, gaining diverse experience as an interior designer, fashion designer, chef, architect, and waitress.

Physical Appearance

Athiya possesses a striking presence. Her approximate height is 5’10”, and she weighs approximately 55 kg. She has black hair and dark brown eyes. Her approximate figure measurements are 32-24-34.

Family

Athiya Shetty comes from a Hindu family with a rich cultural background. Her father’s side belongs to the Bunt community, while her mother’s lineage includes Punjabi Hindu and Gujarati Muslim ancestry.

Parents & Siblings

Her father, Suniel Shetty, is a celebrated Bollywood actor, and her mother, Mana Shetty, is a talented fashion designer and social worker. Athiya also has a younger brother, Ahan Shetty, who is also an actor.

Husband

Athiya Shetty married Indian cricketer KL Rahul on January 23, 2023.

Relationships/Affairs

Before her marriage, Athiya was linked to Aditya Bhandari for three years. She was also reportedly romantically associated with the famous Hollywood rapper, Drake.

Career

Athiya Shetty made her Bollywood debut in 2015 with the film “Hero,” playing the role of Radha Mathur. While the film didn’t achieve massive box office success, it marked the beginning of her acting career. Subsequent roles in films such as “Mubarakan” alongside Anil Kapoor and Arjun Kapoor garnered her positive critical acclaim.

Beyond acting, Athiya has also been a brand ambassador for Maybelline New York (Indian franchise) and graced the covers of numerous fashion magazines, including Cosmopolitan, Femina, Verve, Vogue, and Hello!

Awards

Athiya’s talent has been recognized through several awards:

• Vogue Beauty Award – Face To Watch Out For (2015)
• Stardust Award – Best Jodi of The Year (with Sooraj Pancholi, 2015)
• Dada Saheb Phalke Excellence Award – Best Debut (Female) (2015)
• Producers Guild Film Award – Most Promising Debut Jodi (with Sooraj Pancholi, 2016)
• International Indian Film Academy Award – Hottest Pair (with Sooraj Pancholi, 2016)

Autograph

Athiya’s autograph is widely sought after by her fans.

Car Collection

Athiya possesses an impressive collection of luxury vehicles, including a Jaguar XF, Mercedes S-Class SUV, and an Audi Q7.

Favourites

Here are some of Athiya’s preferences:

Facts

* Athiya enjoys dancing, spending time with her pets, and photography.
* She follows a non-vegetarian diet.
* She is a trained Kathak dancer and has learned various other dance styles.
* Athiya is a big movie enthusiast.
* She is a devotee of Sai Baba.
* Athiya considers herself superstitious.
* She is a dog lover and owns a pug named Squish.
* She has an “Angel Wings” tattoo on her right wrist.
* Athiya and Tiger Shroff attended the same school.
* Her career break in “Hero” was influenced by an encounter with Salman Khan’s sister.
* Athiya has been deeply influenced by her grandparents.
* She has a history of working with underprivileged children.
* Athiya is known for her love of food.

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