Suniel Shetty reveals how he met KL Rahul and why he regrets not buying an IPL team
Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty discusses his personal connection to cricketer KL Rahul, who is his son-in-law. He also reflects on his missed opportunity to invest in an IPL franchise during the league's early years.
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Before making a name for himself in Bollywood, Suniel Shetty had dreamt of becoming a cricketer. A passionate sports enthusiast, the actor never imagined that years later, his daughter Athiya Shetty would marry Indian cricketer KL Rahul. The couple tied the knot in 2023 and are now parents to a daughter, Evaarah Vipula, who was born last year.Looking back on his first meeting with Rahul, Suniel revealed that he encountered the cricketer long before he became part of the family, and at the time, he was simply an admirer.“It was a fanboy moment. I met him as a fan much, much before they met each other.
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