Will work with Athiya if focus on her, says father Suniel Shetty

Athiya made her acting debut in 2015 with the film Hero and is currently busy shooting for her second film Mubarakan.

Suniel Shetty says he wishes to work with his actress-daughter Athiya Shetty, but he has a condition -- the “focus” should clearly be on her. Asked if he hopes to share screen space with Athiya, Suniel said, “Definitely would want to. Very clearly if the focus is on Athiya and papa plays second fiddle, he will do it. Otherwise, he won’t.”

Suniel Shetty during the launch of Tata Sky Acting Adda in Mumbai.

“It’s Athiya’s career and it’s her period. It’s only fair if she dictates and I follow. If it’s the other way round, I will not do it,” added the 55-year-old.

Athiya made her acting debut in 2015 with the film Hero and is currently busy shooting for her second film Mubarakan.

The proud father feels she has evolved with time. “She has become more confident. I am seeing a different person in Athiya. She is very focused and disciplined... Because Bollywood is about eating right, looking good and developing your own personality, which she is doing beautifully. Somewhere down the line it influences my son Ahan, who is extremely conscious about everything right now. He has become more conscious, focused and responsible. That is what has happened with Athiya too,” he said.