Suniel Shetty is one of the fittest stars in Bollywood, and at 64, he continues to inspire with his unshakable discipline and youthful energy. While many slow down with age, Shetty remains unstoppable. His secret, however, is not a magical diet, a workout craze or a wellness fad. Instead, he credits something far more powerful.
In a heartfelt note shared on LinkedIn, the 'Hera Pheri' actor revealed why he believes energy, not age, is the true force that keeps people, and even businesses, alive. His words capture not just his own journey but also a universal truth about staying relevant, passionate and strong at any stage of life.
Suniel Shetty says age does not define energy
According to the 'Dhadkan' actor, age is simply a number, and it is the energy inside a person that makes the real difference. As he put it, “We’re not our age. We are our energy. This thought has stayed with me. Because it’s true for people and for businesses. You could be 30 and exhausted. Or 65 and electric.”
His belief challenges the way we look at ageing. He reminds us that youth is not tied to years—it is tied to the spark one carries within.
Suniel compares people and businesses with energy
The actor further explains this thought by comparing people with businesses. Start-ups often burn out quickly, while family-run enterprises can last for generations. What keeps them alive, he believes, is not the number of years but the energy they invest.
In his words, “Energy to remain disciplined. Energy to be curious. To stay hungry. Energy in the form of courage when things go wrong. A youngster who’s lost the spark will feel old regardless of the situation. Old warhorses who reinvent themselves with every season will feel forever young.”
Suniel Shetty’s family asks him to slow down
Even though Shetty is driven by an inner spark, he admits his family often reminds him to take it easy. “Over the last few years, Mana and the kids keep asking me to slow down. Even more now, after Athiya’s baby.”
Athiya Shetty, his daughter, and her husband, cricketer KL Rahul, recently welcomed their baby girl, Evaarah. For Suniel, being a grandfather has been a deeply emotional shift. He admits that spending time with his loved ones matters to him more now than it did ten years ago.
At the same time, he feels that ignoring his inner drive would not be fair. As he explains, “And the truth is, being around them matters to me more today than it did five or ten years ago. But with that, I can’t ignore or deny an energy that drives me. The energy that excites me about what I could be doing next.”
Shetty wakes up with passion daily
The 'Main Hoon Na' actor believes his mornings hold the answer to why he keeps going. Every day, he wakes up with the same spirit that has pushed him for decades. He adds, “I keep saying to Mana, that till I keep waking up with that energy every morning, it’ll feel unfair to slow down or wind up. Because that would feel like letting go of the opportunities that God continues blessing me with.”
Suniel Shetty shares a message of gratitude and hope
Shetty ends his message on a note of positivity, showing that gratitude and ambition can go hand in hand. He says, “So until that day comes, I will stay grateful. And I will keep pushing. More energy to everyone!”
Suniel Shetty on the work front
Shetty was last seen in the 2025 movie ‘Kesari Veer’, a historical action drama directed by Prince Dhiman. The film was praised for its scale and powerful performances, though it did not manage to leave a strong mark at the box office.
The actor also has exciting projects ahead. Fans will see him join
Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal in ‘Hera Pheri 3’, the much-awaited continuation of the comedy classic. He is also part of ‘Welcome to the Jungle’, another star-studded entertainer that promises laughter and chaos in equal measure.
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