Actor Suniel Shetty’s father Veerapa Shetty died at 1.30 am at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai yesterday. The last rites and cremation
were performed today. Suniel’s friends from Bollywood made a point to visit him and offered their condolences.
Amitabh Bachchan was present with Abhishek Bachchan to pay their condolences.
Mahima Chaudhary who is a good friend of the Shetty family, and has worked with Suniel in movies like Dhadkan, Yeh Tera Ghar etc, was there to pay her respect. Shearrived with Sonu Sood.
Suniel’s good friend Jackie Shroff was present with him during this sad time.
Athiya Shetty is unable to attend her grandfather’s funeral, as she is in London, busy with her professional commitments. Her brother Ahaan
Shetty is present with his family.
Athiya avoided signing any films when her grandfather was ill. She completely dedicated her time to looking after her grandfather.