Mumbai, June 5 -- Actor Suniel Shetty offered a heartfelt tribute to veteran producer Pahlaj Nihalani, remembering how the actor received his early guidance from the former CBFC chairperson.

In an emotional X post, Suniel Shetty remembered how Nihalani was among the first people to believe in him, especially when the actor was trying to find his ground in the film industry.

"Pahlaj ji was one of the first people to believe in me. When I was finding my feet in the industry, he opened doors, guided me & always stood by me with warmth & encouragement. What I will remember most is not just the producer he was, but the person he was - someone you could call upon without hesitation, knowing he would always try to help," Shetty wrote.

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