India, Jan. 13 -- In Bollywood, the star kid label often comes with the assumption of an easy ride. Veteran actor Suniel Shetty recently pulled back the curtain on the emotional toll the industry can take. He opened up about the difficult phase his son, Ahan Shetty, went through after his debut.

Ahan entered the industry with Tadap (2021), a high-octane remake of the Telugu hit RX 100 (2018). While the film showcased Ahan's potential and dedication, it failed to ignite the box office.

Speaking at the song launch event for his new movie Border 2, Suniel was visibly emotional while reflecting on Ahan's journey. He addressed the misconception that lineage guarantees a smooth path.

"One day, after his first film, there was a little break. ...