Shanaya Kapoor, daughter of Sanjay Kapoor and Maheep Kapoor, is finally stepping into the world of Bollywood. Her debut film, Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan, hits theatres this Friday, July 11. As excitement builds around her first movie, filmmaker Karan Johar shared a heartfelt message for Shanaya, showing just how proud he is of her journey.
A Long Wait for Her Big Break
Shanaya’s debut has been a long time coming. Back in 2022, Karan Johar announced that she would star in Bedhadak along with Lakshya and Gurfateh Pirzada. But unfortunately, the film was shelved and never made it to the big screen. While Lakshya got his big break with Kill in 2023, Shanaya had to wait a bit longer. Now, her time has come with Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan, a romantic drama where she stars opposite the talented Vikrant Massey.
Karan Johar’s Heartfelt Note
Ahead of the film’s release, Karan Johar took to social media to post a touching note for Shanaya. He shared some rare and personal photos of the Kapoor family, including Shanaya, her parents Maheep and Sanjay, and her younger brother Jahaan. Karan spoke about how he has known the family for over 30 years. He praised Sanjay and Maheep for raising their kids with so much love and care.
In his post, Karan wrote,
“Day after is a day of sunshine for their baby girl… she is an exceptionally hardworking girl and has poured her heart and soul into her debut feature… I know it will speak for itself. Shine on Shanaya and welcome to the movies.”
Shanaya responded to Karan’s warm message in the comments, writing,
“❤️love you❤️!!! Ur the best.”
Early Review From Aparshakti Khurana
As fans eagerly wait for the movie’s release, actor Aparshakti Khurana shared a quick review after watching the film early. In the comments under Karan’s post, he wrote,
“Just saw the film! She is fab!”
This early praise has only added to the excitement for Shanaya’s debut. Getting appreciation from someone like Aparshakti, known for his sharp acting and honest opinions, is a big boost for a newcomer.
All Eyes on Shanaya
Shanaya Kapoor has always been in the spotlight thanks to her famous family and her strong presence on social media. But now, she’s ready to prove herself as an actress. With support from big names like Karan Johar and early praise from industry insiders, expectations are high.
As the release date approaches, fans and well-wishers are cheering her on. All eyes are now on Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan—and most importantly, on Shanaya.
