Shetty takes break for daughter's education

Sunil Shetty has taken a month-long break from Bollywood so he can focus on his daughter's education.

The actor-turned-producer has travelled to America with his family to find a university for his 18-year-old daughter Athiya, who could be a star actress in the future.

"The Shettys will be gone for a month. They spend a few days in London, then to go US to look for a suitable university for their 18-year-old girl," a source told Mid Day.

"Normally, the children take care of such things themselves but Sunil has always been a hands-on father and [wife] Mana and he want to be involved in the process."

Shetty added: "We have narrowed our list to six universities. We will select one where Athiya is most happy and comfortable.

"Though I am anxious about my daughter leaving home for the first time, I am confident she will hold her own. She has the correct upbringing and has enjoyed the best of both the worlds with her grandparents and parents. I am confident of her as a person and she is very focused. Wherever she studies, she will shine.

"She is absolutely brilliant in the dramatic field and I will support her in whatever she does. I just want my children to be happy in life. Though we owned restaurants, my father persuaded me follow my dreams. I will urge my children to do the same. If Athiya wants to be an actress, I will support her."