Suniel Shetty eats fewer tomatoes now because of rising prices: ‘People might think that since I’m a superstar…’

Suniel Shetty is concerned concerning the rising worth of tomatoes. The actor, who can also be a restaurateur, mentioned in a brand new interview that he has been compelled to compromise on buy of tomatoes due to the rise in costs. The actor additionally mentioned that he grows numerous fruit and veggies at his Khandala farmhouse. (Also learn: Suniel Shetty reveals why he didn’t ship Ahan, Athiya to Indian faculties: Didn’t need anybody to deal with them in a different way)

Early final yr, Suniel Shetty had given a glimpse inside his residence, Jahaan, in Khandala, close to Mumbai. He had referred to as the eating space one among his favorite rooms including that it’s ‘each Mangalorean’s favorite room’ as they ‘like to eat’.

Suniel Shetty on excessive costs

Speaking with Aaj Tak, Suniel mentioned in Hindi, “My wife Mana only buys vegetables for one or two days, we believe in eating fresh produce. By the prices for tomatoes are skyrocketing these days, and this has affected our kitchen as well. I eat fewer tomatoes these days. People might think that since I’m a superstar, these things wouldn’t affect me. But that isn’t true, we have to deal with such issues as well.”

Suniel says he needed to compromise on shopping for tomatoes

Suniel additionally mentioned why he opts to purchase fruit and veggies from an app and raised his concern with the rise of costs for tomatoes. He added, “If you look at the prices on these apps, you’ll be shocked. They’re cheaper than all shops and markets. I order from the app, but not because it’s cheaper, but because they sell fresh produce… I am also a restaurateur, and I’ve always bargained for best prices. But with rising prices of tomatoes, people have had to compromise on taste and quality. I have too.”

According to vendors, tomato prices, this week ranged between ₹120 and ₹150 per kg in the retail market. The price is almost 15 times what it used to be in the first week of May when tomatoes were being sold at ₹10 per kg.

Suniel was just lately seen within the Amazon Mini TV sequence Hunter Tootega Nahi Todega, his OTT debut. He essayed the position of a cop within the present. It additionally stars Esha Deol, Barkha Bisht, Karanvir Sharma, and Rahul Dev.