Daijiworld Media Network – Mumbai

Mumbai, May 12: Suniel Shetty said that he has advised his children, Athiya and Ahan, to be mentally strong if they want to survive in entertainment industry.

PTI reported Suniel Shetty saying, "I am proud of both my kids - Athiya and Ahan. They are good and respectful towards their work and other people. When the arc-lights hit you, you go blind and I have always told them to value their work and people. I have also told them to be mentally strong to handle failure, success is not a problem.”

Daughter Athiya was launched by his superstar friend Salman Khan with "Hero" in 2015 and was later seen in blockbuster comedy film "Mubarakan". She will be seen next alongside Nawazuddin Siddiqui in "Motichoor Chaknachoor".

Shetty says Athiya has been receiving a lot of acting offers but she wants to do "quality work".

"She doesn't want to do anything that is flimsy and controversial. She is leading a good personal and professional life but with dignity. Her next film ('Motichoor Chaknachoor') is really interesting, it is a beautiful film, it talks about actors and their talent," he adds.

His son Ahan has been signed by producer Sajid Nadiadwala, who is launching him in Bollywood with the remake version of Telugu hit film "RX 100".

The film, directed by Milan Luthria, will see Ahan paired opposite newcomer Tara Sutaria.

"Ahan is lucky to have got a debut film like that. He has a great team from makers to writers to co-stars and others. Now lady luck has to smile on him. He has to work hard so that the film does well.

"He has to continue to work hard to grow and maintain success. If he doesn't work hard and isn't honest to his craft then stardom will disappear as fast it comes," Shetty adds.