'Though I saw it coming, it still hurts': Suniel Shetty on father's death

Mumbai: Actor Suniel Shetty on Friday shared an emotional post remembering his father, who passed away after prolonged illness.

Veerappa Shetty, 93, died on March 1.

The actor took to Twitter to thank his friends and followers for being by his side.

"Though I saw it coming, it still hurts. RIP Papa. Thank you all... Family friends and well wishers for your prayers," Suniel wrote along side a picture of footsteps on sea shore.

"Those we love don't go away. They walk beside us everyday," the photo read.

Shetty's funeral was held at Worli Crematorium here. Many from the industry including Amitabh Bachchan, son Abhishek, filmmaker Ramesh Sippy, actor Shreyas Talpade were present during the last rites.