Athiya Shetty opted for a natural delivery or C-section? Suniel Shetty reveals inside details

On March 24th of 2025, Athiya Shetty and KL Rahul joyfully welcomed their baby girl, Evaarah, into the world. The couple shared their happiness on Instagram, announcing the arrival of their little one and revealing the meaning behind her name, which signifies "a gift of God." As Mother's Day approached, Athiya celebrated her first, and her father, Suniel Shetty, marked the occasion by sharing a heartwarming throwback picture.

Now, as Suniel embraces the role of a grandfather, he shared his excitement and thoughts on his daughter's motherhood journey. Suniel Shetty shared that Athiya chose to have a natural birth, not a C-section.

He further says, "That hit me as a father. I was like, ‘Wow, she’s ready!’ Athiya was very, very strong to do that."

Suniel Shetty further expressed his admiration for Athiya's seamless transition into motherhood, noting her exceptional performance. He initially wondered if she could handle it, but was incredibly impressed. He frequently tells Mana how proud he is of Athiya, especially with how she has embraced her new life and handled her delivery.

Suniel is thoroughly enjoying his new role as a grandfather. He and Athiya now frequently exchange baby-related content on social media. His Instagram is filled with kid-related posts. He sends her childcare reels, and she sends him reels about the special bond between grandparents and grandchildren.

Rahul recently shared a previously unseen photo of Athiya holding Evaarah. He wrote a heartfelt note, praising her strength, grace, and patience as a mother. He said that seeing her in this new role has deepened his love for her, and that Evaarah is fortunate to have Athiya as her mother.

Professionally, Suniel Shetty is preparing for his upcoming film, Kesari Veer: Legends of Somnath, alongside Sooraj Pancholi.

Kesari Veer: Legend Of Somnath is scheduled for release on May 16. Directed by Prince Dhiman and Kanu Chauhan, the film features Suniel Shetty, Sooraj Pancholi, Vivek Oberoi, and Akansha Sharma in the main cast.