Shanaya Kapoor, daughter of actor Sanjay Kapoor and Maheep Kapoor, is all set to step into the world of cinema with her debut film Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan. While the aspiring actor has been in the public eye for years due to her star lineage, Shanaya acknowledges that her fame came much before her first film – a reality she has come to terms with in her own way.
EXCLUSIVE: Shanaya Kapoor says, “Fame comes with pressure and criticism” as she opens up about growing up in the limelight
In an exclusive conversation with Bollywood Hungama, Shanaya reflected on the unique path she has taken, admitting that the attention, scrutiny, and expectations that come with being a star kid have shaped her. “Honestly, I think that whatever my journey has been till now, it has taught me a lot,” she said. “Fame comes with the pressure, and sometimes with criticism. I have taken it all positively, as feedback. I’ve learned from it, grown from it.”
With over 2 million followers on social media, even before her debut project was announced, Shanaya’s visibility in the public eye was a double-edged sword. However, she credits her upbringing for keeping her grounded. “I am who I am because of my parents, because they brought me up in a certain way. My environment has been this, but I don’t think I would’ve wanted it any other way,” she shared.
Shanaya stated that her journey to the big screen has not been instant or effortless. “It’s been a journey of its own to be here today. I think everything happened for a reason. Everything is the way it’s supposed to be for something heartfelt to happen,” she added, visibly emotional about her long-awaited debut. “I’m happy, and I’m keeping my fingers crossed.”
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