Shanaya Kapoor, daughter of Sanjay Kapoor and Maheep Kapoor, has officially made her big-screen debut with Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan. The romantic drama, which also features Vikrant Massey, released on Friday and has received a fairly positive response for the newcomer. However, many may recall that she was initially slated to debut in Bollywood with Dharma Productions’ Bedhadak.
Shanaya Kapoor on her shelved debut Bedhadak, “That was my biggest love and my biggest heartbreak”
In a conversation with India Today, Shanaya Kapoor opened up about how the shelving of Bedhadak, just months after its announcement, left her deeply heartbroken. She revealed that the experience was incredibly difficult to process.
Reflecting on how the experience impacted her, Shanaya Kapoor shared that although it was painful, it ultimately contributed to her growth as an artist. She light-heartedly remarked that her first film became both her greatest love and her biggest heartbreak. “I don’t think any boy, or anyone, is going to be able to break my heart the way I felt it then. That was my biggest love, and my biggest heartbreak at that time,” she said with a smile.
Expanding on how the experience shifted her outlook on the profession and the film industry, the 25-year-old actress said, “I feel it was a very important phase for me to go through. Having said that, I am fully aware that, of course, these opportunities have come to me much more easily. Even after going through that setback, it has still been easier. I have still had access, which is very important. I think it is my responsibility to never take advantage of that and instead earn my place in the industry through hard work and honest choices. That will only eventually lead to audiences’ acceptance.”
Shanaya shared that she poured these lessons into her portrayal of Saba in Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan. She explained, “That phase taught me about the unpredictability of this industry, the setbacks, how you can have a script in your hand one day and it can disappear the next. I have learnt the value of a script; aur script ki izzat karna, and also the importance of trusting the universe. Everyone’s journey is different. Trust that. Have faith, and keep moving forward. Good things will happen if you are a good person and if you work hard. And now, finally, three to four years later, here I am chatting with you, making my debut with Vikrant in such a beautiful film.”
Considering her roots in a family filled with actors, it was natural to wonder if someone in particular had offered words of comfort that helped her deal with the disappointment. The debutant revealed that it was actually her mother, Maheep Kapoor, whose advice left a lasting impact and continues to guide her.
In an emotional tone, Shanaya shared the comforting words her mother, Maheep Kapoor, told her during that difficult time: “My mom told me, ‘Shanaya, what is in your control is your work and your hard work. Trust the universe because it has its own path. Trust God, He knows better. He is guiding you to something better. I am sorry, as a mom I cannot give you all the answers, but trust the journey and have faith.’”
She went on to share that her father also played a motivating role, urging her to keep honing her skills so she’d be prepared when the right opportunity arrived. “He told me that maybe you are not getting the chance to face the camera or perform, but if you love your craft, then do it in front of an audience. Pick a scene from any film and go perform. So, once a week, I started going to the actors’ room, where you get to perform in front of 30 to 40 people, and they give you feedback. You also see other theatre students and their style. It not only kept my mind busy and disciplined but also helped me learn.”
Even before her first film hit the screens, Shanaya Kapoor had already lined up three more projects: Mohanlal’s Vrusshabha, Bejoy Nambiar’s Tu Yaa Main opposite Adarsh Gourav, and Shujaat Saudagar’s JC alongside Abhay Verma — all scheduled for release over the coming year.
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