Suniel Shetty, born on 11th August 1961, is a renowned Indian actor, film producer, television personality, and entrepreneur predominantly active in Hindi films. With a career spanning over 30 years, Shetty has acted in over 100 films, leaving an indelible mark on the Indian film industry.

Born in Mulki, Mangalore, Karnataka, Suniel Shetty made his debut in Hindi films in 1992 at the age of 31 with 'Balwaan', opposite Divya Bharti. He was one of the highest-paid Bollywood actors in the 1990s. He was involved primarily in action films throughout the 1990s, playing the male protagonist in most of the movies he acted in during the decade.

Suniel Shetty leads a disciplined lifestyle, waking up as early as 5 am. He allocates this time to yoga and breathing exercises, which are essential for mental clarity and peace. He maintains his fitness through a diet plan and conscious lifestyle choices. He prefers getting up early, practices yoga, and maintains a healthy diet. He hits the gym without his phone, spends quality time with his family, and plays with his pets.

Suniel Shetty has been a part of numerous hit songs. Some of his popular songs include "Aankhon Mein Base Ho Tum" from 'Takkar', "Tum Dil Ki Dhadkan Mein" from 'Dhadkan', and "Jhanjharia" from 'Krishna'.

His talent and hard work have been recognized with numerous awards. He won the Filmfare Award for Best Villain in 2001 for 'Dhadkan'. In 2009, he bagged the South Asian International Film Festival's Best Actor Award for his role in the Naxalites based Indian movie 'Red Alert'. He has won 7 awards and received 21 nominations.

Suniel Shetty also acted in several films, including 'Mohra', 'Border', 'Hera Pheri', 'Dhadkan', 'Main Hoon Na', and 'Darbar'. His performances have been well-received, further cementing his place in the entertainment industry.