Ahan Shetty reveals father Suniel Shetty’s advice for Border 2

Ahan Shetty knows that Border 2 comes with history attached to it. At the film’s teaser launch, he opened up about how he chose to approach that pressure, and it all came down to a piece of advice from his father, Suniel Shetty.

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While preparing for the film, Ahan shared that Suniel kept it simple and grounded. “Just be honest, just be yourself. Go out there, enjoy yourself. Don’t think about what people have to say and don’t compare it to Border 1, that was the most important,” Ahan said, recalling the conversation.

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It’s advice that reflects Suniel Shetty’s own understanding of iconic cinema and the weight it carries. Border remains one of the most loved patriotic films in Indian cinema, and stepping into a sequel naturally invites comparisons. But Ahan made it clear that he didn’t want that legacy to become a burden. Instead, he focused on staying present and true to his own instincts as an actor.

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That mindset seems to echo in the teaser itself. Ahan appears raw and intense, firmly placed in the middle of the action, with no attempt to lean on nostalgia or familiarity. His presence suggests an actor intent on earning his place in the story rather than borrowing from the past.

For Ahan, Border 2 isn’t about recreating what came before, but about honouring the emotion of the original while finding his own voice within it.

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FAQs

Q1. What advice did Ahan Shetty follow for Border 2?

He followed his father Suniel Shetty 's advice to just be honest, be yourself and not worry about other people's opinions or comparisons with Border 1.

Q2. Why was this advice important to Ahan Shetty?

This helped him maintain confidence and natural acting while preparing for the film and supported him in handling the pressure.

Q3. What did Ahan share at the teaser launch of Border 2?

Ahaan spoke about how he handled the pressure associated with the film and how his father's advice helped him stay calm and grounded.

Q4. Why did Ahan Shetty advise against comparisons with Border 1?

Because every film is different, and comparisons to the previous film only add to the pressure; it's important to maintain honesty and originality in your acting.

Q5. What impact did Sunil Shetty's advice have on Ahan's performance?

This helped Ahaan play his character with confidence, naturalness and joy, making his performance impressive.