At a time when many celebrity marriages are making headlines for the wrong reasons, Suniel Shetty’s decades-long bond with his wife Mana Shetty stands as a testament to enduring love and mutual respect. The actor recently looked back at their early days—revealing how he married Mana in 1991, defying family objections and industry advice, because he was sure of one thing: her unconditional support.
Faced opposition due to different communities
In conversation with Pinkvilla, Suniel shared that his parents were against his marriage to Mana Shetty because she belonged to a different community. Despite the resistance, Mana stood by him unconditionally, assuring him of her support regardless of the challenges.
Marriage came before debut film release
He further shared that Mana’s unwavering support was a key reason behind their decision to marry when he signed his debut film. Despite being advised by many to delay marriage at the start of his acting career, he remained firm in his decision, knowing what he wanted from both his personal and professional life.
Ignored industry pressure and married young
Suniel revealed that he decided to marry Mana as soon as he signed his first film, even before his debut release. While many warned him that getting married early could affect his fan following—especially among female fans—he chose not to listen. He had already made up his mind and stood by his decision despite the pressure.He also shared that Mana would have stood by him even if he had achieved nothing in life, but only as long as he remained committed and respectful. He emphasised that her self-respect was always strong—back then and even today—and if his behaviour had been wrong or irresponsible, she wouldn’t have stayed.
