Proud Moment Turns Emotional
At the high-profile trailer launch for Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan, Bollywood actor Sanjay Kapoor was visibly moved. As he watched the debutante Shanaya Kapoor, his daughter, on the big screen alongside co-star Vikrant Massey. The touching display captured the actor fighting back tears—an emotional moment that resonated with fans and media alike.
A Debut Years in the Making
Shanaya earns a Bollywood debut with this romantic musical inspired by Ruskin Bond’s The Eyes Have It. Notably, the journey hasn’t been straightforward—her earlier chance to debut in Karan Johar’s Bedhadak was shelved, and another project fell through. She describes her first film offer arriving only after an earlier audition rejection, calling the initial setbacks “not a nice feeling”.
Moments That Moved Sanjay and Maheep
At the launch event, Shanaya appeared emotional, dabbing her tears when the audience reacted warmly to the teaser. Sanjay Kapoor, watching his daughter’s onscreen reveal, visibly choked up—his pride evident in his moist eyes—showing that this moment meant more than just publicity. Wife Maheep Kapoor also shared the emotional pride, posing with Shanaya’s poster and captioning it with exuberant hashtags like #superexcited
The Buzz Inside and Outside
The teaser itself set the tone: a delicate romance born from a train encounter between a blind musician (Vikrant Massey) and Shanaya’s theater artist character. Fans have already hooked onto the song “Nazara”, praising Shanaya’s chemistry and emotional depth—calling it “above average” for a debutant.
What’s Next for Shanaya
- Film Release: Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan is scheduled for July 11, 2025, with a post-theatrical streaming window on ZEE5.
- Alternate Projects: Shanaya is also lined up for Anand L. Rai’s Tu Yaa Main and a yet-to-be-announced project opposite Adarsh Gourav slated for Feb 2026.
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