Shanaya Kapoor, daughter of Maheep Kapoor and Sanjay Kapoor, is all set to step into the world of cinema with her debut film Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan, scheduled for release on July 11. While the upcoming romantic drama marks her official entry into Bollywood, this wasn’t the original plan for the young actress.
EXCLUSIVE: Shanaya Kapoor BREAKS SILENCE on debut delay after Karan Johar-backed Bedhadak was shelved; says, “It made me more responsible as a person”
Shanaya was earlier supposed to debut with Bedhadak, a film backed by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions. However, after initial buzz and cast announcements, the film was eventually shelved. Though no official reason was ever confirmed, reports suggested the film faced repeated delays and possible recasting, which led to it being dropped altogether.
Now, looking back at that phase, Shanaya reflected on her journey and how the delay turned out to be a learning experience. In an interview with Bollywood Hungama, she shared, “The environment I have been brought up in has taught me a lot. It has been a journey to get here. But, honestly, I am very happy with the way things turned out. I am happy that I went through the process that I went through. I am happy I waited for these couple of years because I think I’ve become much better prepared as an actor.”
She further acknowledged how the uncertainties of the industry helped her grow. “I think that learning about the setback, the unpredictability of our industry, has made me value my work a lot more. It made me more responsible as a person for the opportunities that I do get.”
While Shanaya openly admitted that she has had certain advantages, she expressed gratitude for the learning curve she’s had in recent years. “Of course, having said all of this, I still know that I have it of course much easier when compared to the others. But I am happy that these few years, I have had this little journey because I think it has made me who I am today. Hopefully, it has made me a better artist as well.”
As the countdown begins for Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan, all eyes are on Shanaya and her much-anticipated launch. Whether this second chance turns into a promising start is something only time and the audience will tell.
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