'Border 2': Ahan Shetty addresses legacy pressure, nepo tag
What's the story
Ahan Shetty, the son of actor Suniel Shetty, recently spoke about his upcoming film Border 2. The film is particularly significant for him as it marks his return to the big screen after over four years and carries forward his father's legacy from the 1997 film Border. In a recent interview with Hindustan Times, he opened up about the pressure of living up to this legacy and being labeled a "nepo kid."
Legacy pressure
'Pressure on every actor to perform and do well'
When asked about the pressure of his father's legacy, Shetty said, "I think there's pressure on every actor in this day and age to perform and to do well, irrespective of if you are a nepo kid or not." "But it does feel like a divine legacy for sure. In many ways, I feel like I manifested this." He added that Border was one film that really got him interested in cinema.
Personal significance
'Carrying my father's legacy forward is very personal'
Shetty further elaborated on his personal connection to Border 2. He said, "Being able to get Border 2 as my second film was surreal. Carrying my father's legacy forward, that is very personal to the both of us." "I'm just hoping the audience accepts me." "I just want to prove that I deserve to be here with the nepo kid tag being there."
Proving worth
Shetty's determination to prove himself in the industry
Despite being a star kid, Shetty is determined to prove his worth in the industry. "I just want to do my best, keep my head down and work hard. It's been about four years since Tadap released." He added, "I've learned a lot about myself and the industry in this time." Border 2 is set to hit theaters on January 23, 2026.