Suniel Shetty receives BACKLASH for his comfort of c-section comment about daughter Athiya’s childbirth: 'Only a man would have the audacity…'

Suniel Shetty’s recent comment about daughter Athiya Shetty’s childbirth has sparked a buzz online. While praising her for choosing natural delivery over a C-section, the actor called it a braver, more admirable choice—prompting many on social media to call the remark outdated and tone-deaf.Praising Natural Delivery Sparks ControversyIn a recent interview with News18, Suniel Shetty shared his pride over daughter Athiya Shetty’s choice to have a natural delivery, noting that in today’s time, many opt for the comfort of a C-section. He recalled hospital staff being amazed at how she handled the entire process.Social Media Pushback and CriticismThe remark didn’t sit well with many online. Critics swiftly took to Instagram and other platforms, calling out the underlying message—suggesting it unfairly glorified one form of childbirth over another.One user wrote, 'Comfort of C-section! That’s new!', another one added, 'Only a man would have the audacity to think a C-section is a comfort'. A user also commented, 'What’s there to be proud [of]? This way or that way, the baby should be safe, the mother should be safe. Birth journey is not about C-sec or natural... Shame on people who still think this'.Fatherly Pride and Emotional ReflectionsDespite the backlash, many noted that Suniel Shetty’s overall tone in the interview was emotional and full of fatherly pride. He spoke about being deeply moved by Athiya’s strength during childbirth, describing the moment as a powerful realization of her resilience and readiness for motherhood.Credit to Mana Shetty for Athiya’s StrengthSuniel also credited Athiya’s inner strength to her mother, Mana Shetty, calling her a strong woman whose resilience Athiya likely inherited. He praised Athiya’s graceful transition into motherhood, noting she’s handled it effortlessly—never showing stress, fatigue, or frustration throughout the journey.Despite the controversy, the Shetty family is joyfully embracing this new chapter. Athiya and KL Rahul welcomed their daughter, Evaarah, on March 24 and have been sharing sweet moments of parenthood online. On Mother’s Day, Suniel posted a throwback of him holding baby Athiya, with her sweet reply, “I’ll always be your baby.”Athiya’s Calm and Confident MotherhoodIn the same interview, Suniel praised Athiya’s surprisingly calm and confident approach to motherhood. He admitted he initially worried if she’d be ready, but was blown away by how well she’s adapted to her new role. Her strength during delivery and in parenting left him beaming with pride.Suniel also revealed that his chats with Athiya have shifted to parenting topics. He joked that his Instagram feed is now filled with kids’ content, as he sends her reels about childcare, while she responds with heartwarming videos of grandparents bonding with their grandchildren.Meanwhile, KL Rahul recently shared a rare photo of Athiya cradling baby Evaarah, praising her strength and patience as a new mom. He confessed that witnessing her journey made him fall in love with her all over again.