Athiya Shetty: Here are some lesser-known facts about the 'Hero' actor

Athiya Shetty is currently gearing up for her upcoming rom-com Motichoor Chaknachoor along with actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui. She will share screen with Nawaz for first time. She was last seen with Arjun Kapoor in Anees Bazmee directorial Mubarakan. Reportedly, to follow footsteps of her far, she enrolled in New York Film Acemy. But that's t all, here are some more lesser-kwn facts about actor.

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Sports Person

Athiya Shetty has claimed she is a sportsperson in many media interactions. According to reports, she likes to play football, basketball, and or outdoor games. Reportedly, she also proclaims herself as a tom-boy.

Foodie

Reportedly, Hero actor is a foodie too. She has opened up about same in many interviews and has said that she enjoys eating and exploring new cuisines. Her Instagram feed seems to support this trait of hers. 

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A Trained Dancer

Reportedly, before marking her debut in film Hero, she took mission in  REMO Dance Acemy in Mumbai. She was also spotted at  acemy various times. Her solo dance performance in film Hero was loved by many.

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A Die-Hard Shah Rukh Khan Fan

During a media-interaction, Athiya revealed that she enjoys watching Bollywood films and has been a big-time Bollywood fan since she was a kid. She also revealed that she is a die-hard fan of actor Shah Rukh Khan. Reportedly, she also mentioned that she was inspired by Shah Rukh's character Aman in film Kal Ho Naa Ho. Athiya Shetty was reportedly inspired by Aishwarya Rai to make a career in acting.

Animal Lover

Reports from many media portals suggest that she is an animal lover. She also keeps posting pictures with her dogs. 26-year-old actor reportedly owns 3 dogs. 

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