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'They walk beside us everyday': Suniel Shetty gets emotional remembering father

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Published : Mar 11, 2017, 10:21 am IST
Updated : Mar 11, 2017, 10:22 am IST

The actor thanked all the family friends and well wishers for their support in the difficult time for the family.

Suniel Shetty's children Athiya and Ahan are taking their early steps in the film industry.
 Suniel Shetty's children Athiya and Ahan are taking their early steps in the film industry.

Mumbai: Actor Suniel Shetty on Friday shared an emotional post remembering his father, who passed away after prolonged illness.

Veerappa Shetty, 93, died on March 1.

The actor took to Twitter to thank his friends and followers for being by his side.

"Though I saw it coming, it still hurts. RIP Papa. Thank you all... Family friends and well wishers for your prayers," Suniel wrote along side a picture of footsteps on sea shore.

"Those we love don't go away. They walk beside us everyday," the photo read.

'Though I saw it coming, it still hurts': Suniel Shetty on father's death'Though I saw it coming, it still hurts': Suniel Shetty on father's death

Shetty's funeral was held at Worli Crematorium here. Many from the industry including Amitabh Bachchan, son Abhishek, filmmaker Ramesh Sippy, actor Shreyas Talpade were present during the last rites.

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