"Remaining predictable scares me more."
Ahan Shetty has landed on the cover of ELLE India, marking a defining fashion and career moment for the rising Bollywood actor with quiet confidence.
There is a subtle excitement on set when Shetty arrives, an ease that grows as he chats with the team and instinctively makes every look feel personal.
Elle notes his openness to experimentation, from browsing clothes thoughtfully to trusting his instincts, while fully enjoying the creative process without shying away from attention.
Questioning trends with humour, Shetty asks, “Why does everyone push for sleeveless these days?”, revealing a playful confidence before slipping seamlessly into shoot mode.
For one look, Shetty wears DRIPP’s dark brown and off-white shoes, paired with a Rosani Forme vest and Taratara trousers.
He completes the look with a Piaget Altiplano Origin watch, blending understated luxury with relaxed modern tailoring.
In another ensemble, Shetty pairs DRIPP black shoes by Campus Shoes with a knit cardigan from Onitsuka Tiger India and black Kantha trousers by Hindostan Archive.
The look is finished with a silver-tone chain by Inox Jewelry, reinforcing his preference for subtle statement styling.
Beyond fashion, Shetty addresses assumptions surrounding his generation, especially the idea that young actors are driven solely by fame and numbers.
“Social media may be the backdrop of this generation, but it isn’t the point,” he says, stressing that craft and curiosity matter more than online noise.
He adds, “What drives me is longevity — building a body of work, staying curious, staying challenged in an industry that often values speed over depth.”
The conversation inevitably turns to Border 2, the highly anticipated sequel to a cult classic once starring his father, Suniel Shetty.
Despite the buzz and a star-studded cast, Shetty remains calm and measured, choosing patience over rush as expectations steadily rise.
“I believe ambition is most powerful when it’s quietly relentless,” he explains, reflecting on lessons learned since his debut in Tadap.
Returning after a four-year gap reshaped his outlook. “To be present in the quieter stretches, and to trust that growth is happening even when it’s invisible, is important.”
Shetty admits pressure is unavoidable, but adds, “Remaining predictable scares me more. I don’t want to become someone audiences can predict too easily.”
For this segment, he wears SYNC off-white shoes by Campus Shoes, a Sandro Paris wool vest top, waterless narrow cut jeans, and a Tod’s nappa leather overshirt.
The look is accessorised with a Misho Designs hound’s tooth pendant, balancing structure with softness.
Discussing responsibility, Ahan Shetty says his role choices are guided by honesty rather than pleasing everyone or delivering overt messages.
“I feel a responsibility to be truthful,” he shares. “I’m guided by honesty and depth, not by the need to send a message.”
At this stage, peace means balance for the actor, which he describes as “Ambition without urgency, privacy without withdrawal.”
His final look features DRIPP green lily and iceberg shoes by Campus Shoes, paired with a grey lounge co-ord set by OS by OS.
Accessories include a Stick mens chain by Ishhaara, a gunmetal silvertone ring by Inox Jewelry, and a Tudor Black Bay 58 watch.
Together, the ELLE India cover and interview position Ahan Shetty as an actor embracing growth, restraint, and individuality in an industry driven by speed.
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