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KL Rahul is renowned in cricketing circles for his outstanding batting and wicket-keeping prowess, shining both in international matches and the Indian Premier League (IPL). Alongside him stands his steadfast partner, Athiya Shetty, who has been a pillar of support throughout his meteoric rise to fame. Athiya is celebrated not just as the wife of a cricketing icon but for her own intriguing and multifaceted life, which is marked by success and fame.
Some little-known facts about Athiya Shetty
Athiya attended the Cathedral and John Connon School before transferring to the American School of Bombay. She graduated from the New York Film Academy.
Both Athiya and Suniel Shetty made their debut in films on the same date. Athiya’s film ‘Hero’ was released on September 11, 2015, 23 years after her father’s debut in ‘Balwaan’ on September 11, 1992.
During her school years, Athiya participated in numerous dramas and plays. Notably, Tiger Shroff and Shraddha Kapoor were her seniors.
While Athiya has a keen interest in sports, particularly football and basketball, she has minimal interest in cricket. The actress once revealed that she supports cricket mainly to cheer for her husband.
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Athiya is known for her superstitious nature. The Mumbai-born once mentioned that she would pause for a moment if a black cat crossed her path.
Inspired by renowned celebrity Aishwarya Rai, Athiya decided to pursue a career in the film industry.
Athiya and Rahul were introduced through a mutual friend in February 2019, and they shared their first picture together in December 2021. The wicketkeeper-batter was also captured with Athiya during the screening of her brother’s debut movie.
