# Suniel Shetty buys aam papad for wife at Golden Temple

2026-08-21T02:53:09+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk

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Actor Suniel Shetty and his wife Mana visited the Golden Temple in Amritsar, where they offered prayers and sought blessings. Videos on social media show Shetty bowing at the Gurudwara, listening to Gurbani, and sitting in the sacred circle. The couple, married for nearly 35 years, wore casual attire: Shetty in an olive shirt and jeans, Mana in a maroon salwar suit. The most shared moment came when Shetty stopped at a local shop to buy aam papad for his wife. A paparazzi video captured him browsing items, making the purchase, and chatting with the shop owner as devotees clicked photos. Fans praised the down-to-earth gesture, noting it reflected the actor's grounded personality despite his stardom. Shetty was last seen in 'Welcome to the Jungle' and 'Kesari Veer'. The couple first met in a Mumbai pastry shop in the early 1980s, years before his Bollywood debut.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

The Shettys are among Bollywood families who frequently visit the Golden Temple for blessings before new projects or milestones. Punjab's aam papad is a traditional dried mango snack, not a luxury item, making the gesture relatable. The couple’s nearly 35-year marriage, starting from a chance meeting in a Mumbai pastry shop in the 1980s, stands out in an industry known for short-lived relationships. This visit has no known tie to a specific upcoming film release, so it appears purely personal. For fans, the takeaway is that the actor’s off-screen persona aligns with his on-screen humble image.

## Coverage

- timesofindia.indiatimes.com <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/suniel-shetty-and-wife-mana-seek-blessings-at-golden-temple-in-amritsar-actor-buys-aam-papad-for-her-at-local-shop/articleshow/133374786.cms>
  Leads with actor's personal visit and sweet gesture, no politics or controversy

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