Suneil Shetty opens up about his daughter Athiya’s wedding with KL Rahul, recalls first meeting with son-in-law

Suneil Shetty revealed that when he met KL Rahul for the first time he did not have an idea that his daughter Athiya was dating him.

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Athiya Shetty's father and a well-known Bollywood actor Suneil Shetty recently opened up about his daughter's wedding with cricketer KL Rahul. The couple tied the knot on January 23, 2023, at Suniel Shetty’s bungalow in Khandala. Suniel, who recently appeared on The Kapil Sharma Show revealed how his first meeting went with KL Rahul.

The actor revealed that when he met KL Rahul for the first time he did not have an idea that his daughter was dating him. Suneil met KL Rahul for the first time at an airport. The actor said, "When KL Rahul told me that he belonged to my hometown, it was a surprise and a moment of happiness for me. I was a huge admirer of his, so I was pleased to hear that he was doing well. Athiya and Mana didn't say anything and simply looked at each other when I told them the news when I got home. Later, Mana informed me that Athiya and Rahul were on talking terms with each other. He further added that he was surprised that his daughter never talked about her friendship with the cricketer.

Did KL Rahul, Athiya Shetty really receive Rs 50cr flat, BMW car?
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Suniel Shetty's daughter Athiya Shetty and cricketer KL Rahul got married after years of dating on January 23.

Suniel Shetty's daughter Athiya Shetty and cricketer KL Rahul got married after years of dating on January 23.

The actor-cricketer duo tied the knot in an intimate ceremony attended by close ones in Suniel Shetty's Khandala farmhouse.

The actor-cricketer duo tied the knot in an intimate ceremony attended by close ones in Suniel Shetty's Khandala farmhouse.

According to reports by a section of media, the couple received gifts worth crores for their wedding.

According to reports by a section of media, the couple received gifts worth crores for their wedding.

The reports stated that Rahul and Athiya received a luxurious house worth Rs 50 crore from Suniel Shetty.

The reports stated that Rahul and Athiya received a luxurious house worth Rs 50 crore from Suniel Shetty.

It was also reported that Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma gave them a BMW car worth Rs 2.17 crore, while MS Dhoni gifted a bike worth Rs 80 lakh.

It was also reported that Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma gave them a BMW car worth Rs 2.17 crore, while MS Dhoni gifted a bike worth Rs 80 lakh.

Media reports further stated that Jackie Shroff gifted the bride a Rs 30 lakh Chopard watch, while Arjun Kapoor gave her a diamond bracelet worth Rs 1.5 crore.

Media reports further stated that Jackie Shroff gifted the bride a Rs 30 lakh Chopard watch, while Arjun Kapoor gave her a diamond bracelet worth Rs 1.5 crore.

While the reports took the media by storm, Athiya Shetty's family denied saying that these were false claims and not verified.

While the reports took the media by storm, Athiya Shetty's family denied saying that these were false claims and not verified.

In a statement to Bombay Times, the Shetty family said, “All the reports published are absolutely baseless and not true. We request the press fraternity to confirm details with us before publishing such incorrect information in public domain.”

In a statement to Bombay Times, the Shetty family said, “All the reports published are absolutely baseless and not true. We request the press fraternity to confirm details with us before publishing s..
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Meanwhile, talking about Athiya and KL Rahul's wedding, the couple tied the knot in an intimate ceremony on January 23, 2023, in Khandala. It is believed that the couple will host the reception in the month of June after the IPLS season comes to an end.

Suniel Shetty personally greeted the media waiting outside the wedding location and also offered them sweets.

FAQs:

  1. When did Athiya Shetty and KL Rahul tie the knot?
    The wedding date of Athiya Shetty and KL Rahul was 23, January 2023
  2. Who is Athiya Shetty's father?
    Athiya Shetty's father is Suneil Shetty, who is also a well-known B-town celeb.
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