April 18 marks the birthday of the famous cricketer, KL Rahul. One of the popular examples of cricket-Bollywood bonding is none other than that of the marriage of cricketer, KL Rahul, and actress, Athiya Shetty. After dating for a few years, the duo got married on January 23, 2023. However, on his birthday, Athiya Shetty heaped praises on her hubby, Rahul. In a recent interview with Cosmopolitan, Athiya shared what made her fall in love with Rahul and how he changed her perspective on life.
In a recent interview with Cosmopolitan, Athiya Shetty shared that although they have two different personalities, their value system is quite similar, and they are connected. The actress also stated that during her tough time, when she doesn't have any energy to say what is wrong, Rahul understands it instantly, and this is what Athiya thinks to be special in him. Athiya said:
"We have very different personalities, and I believe that’s what balances us out. However, our value system is very similar, and that’s how we connected. There are days when I am feeling a certain way, and I don’t have the energy to spell it out or make an effort to explain it well, and Rahul just understands what I’m going through. It comes naturally to him, and that’s what is so special about him."
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The actress also stated that Rahul takes the positive side of every situation or every person, and he is very patient. Athiya said this quality of Rahul changed her mindset completely. Athiya's words can be read as:
"He always looks at the positive in any person and situation. It is this quality of his that changed my outlook towards life, because now if something unpleasant happens, I always try to look at it from another perspective. And Rahul is responsible for changing my mindset."
In the same interview, when Athiya Shetty was asked whether she feels nervous when Rahul is on the field, she said not only for her husband but she is equally nervous whenever Ahan (her brother) and Suniel (her father) are about to perform. The actress explained that this happens because of her love, care and protection for the ones she loves. Athiya said:
"I feel nervous when I watch Ahan [Shetty, her brother] on stage…and I have always been like that when it comes to my dad, too. It’s the love and care and protection that I have for my loved ones that makes me nervous…I am fiercely protective about them."
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The bonding between Rahul and his in-laws is undoubtedly unmissable. Every now and then, Suniel Shetty talks about his damad, and we cannot stop ourselves from praising their sweet bonding. And today is no exception, as Suniel took to his social media handle to wish his damad on his b'day. On the special occasion of KL Rahul's birthday, Suniel Shetty shared an unseen picture of him with the cricketer. Suniel took to his IG handle to post a picture, where he was seen putting a teeka on KL Rahul's forehead as a ritual to welcome him at their home on his wedding. However, Suniel addressed his damad, as Baba, and wished him a very happy birthday. He also said that they are blessed to have Rahul in their lives. Suniel Shetty's caption can be read as:
"Blessed to have you in our lives …Happy birthday baba."
Well, the picture was too cute to grab all the attention. However, KL Rahul was quick to like the picture and comment on it. Reacting to this photo, the cricketer dropped a red heart and an evil-eye emoticon in the comment section. Athiya Shetty also commented with a red heart emoji on her dad's post.
Not only Rahul's father-in-law wished him on his special day, but also his brother-in-law, Ahan Shetty, took to his IG story to wish him. Ahan posted a picture of him with Rahul, in which both looked dapper as they opted for a black-white combination. While KL Rahul was seen sporting a white T-shirt and black pants, Ahan looked handsome in a white shirt and black pants. Ahan penned the caption as:
"Happy birthday brother KL Rahul."
Ahan Shetty's girlfriend, Tania Shroff also wished KL Rahul on his birthday. Tania took to her IG story to post a screenshot, which featured KL Rahul all covered in cake. Sharing the picture in her story, Tania wrote:
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY."
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In an interview with the ETimes, Suniel Shetty once shared that he is blessed to have a son-in-law like KL Rahul. The veteran actor also called the young cricketer his son rather than damad. Suniel also said that he could understand the cricketers' lives more as he sees them through the hard practice of KL. The actor also praised Rahul for his calm, composed and respectful behaviour and shared that Athiya and Ahan are both blessed to have KL Rahul in their lives.
Well, we wish KL Rahul a very happy birthday.
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