Director Santosh Singh has spoken highly of Shanaya Kapoor, the lead in his upcoming film Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyan. Addressing assumptions that the role was handed to her, Singh told Mid-Day that it was Shanaya’s talent, determination, and hard work that earned her the part.
Director Santosh Singh reveals Shanaya Kapoor wasn’t the first choice for Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyan; says, “We had Tara Sutaria and Pratibha Ranta for the role but…”
“The film had its own journey of finding the heroine,” Santosh shared. “We [initially] had Tara Sutaria and Pratibha Ranta for the role, but their dates didn’t work out. We tested Shanaya and she passed with flying colours.”
Shanaya earned her place through a proper audition process and then immersed herself in months of rigorous preparation. “We did four months of workshops with her; she also worked with an acting coach,” he adds. “By the time we started shooting, she knew the script by heart.”
The actor’s role in Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyan was not an easy one to crack. But Shanaya, who’s consciously choosing unconventional roles at the start of her career, put in the effort to embody her character with authenticity.
Santosh Singh’s remarks highlight Shanaya Kapoor’s commitment and signal a new phase in her career—grounded in merit, preparation, and passion. Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyan, in which she stars opposite Vikrant Massey, is slated for release on 11th July 2025.
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