How Shanaya Kapoor booked 'Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan' after failed audition
What's the story
Actors Sanjay Kapoor and Maheep Kapoor's daughter, Shanaya Kapoor, is all set to make her Bollywood debut with Vikrant Massey's Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan. In a recent interview, she revealed that her role in the film was not a result of active pursuit but rather destiny's intervention. The film is slated for release on July 11.
Role details
Kapoor plays Vikrant Massey's love interest in the film
Kapoor will be seen playing Saba Shergill, an aspiring actor opposite Massey, who plays Jahaan Bakshi, a musician. The film follows their creative journey as they rediscover their passions and sense of self. Kapoor has said that she felt a strong connection with her character during the filming process.
Audition tale
How she landed the role
Kapoor revealed in an interview with Hesha Chimah that she landed her role in Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan after a failed audition for another project. "I had auditioned for another project at that time, which unfortunately didn't work out. That audition tape, the casting director really liked it and she sent it across to Sandy sir (Santosh Singh), our director, and he really liked it!"
Positive outlook
'When things are not supposed to happen, they don't'
Kapoor took this unexpected turn of events in her stride. She said, "It just made me realize how, when things are meant to happen and when things are not supposed to happen, they don't." "And in the time when that audition didn't go through and I didn't get that project, it's not a nice feeling but I took it in my stride and tried to take it in a positive way... but it does bother you as an actor."
Future endeavors
Meanwhile, she is also working on 'Tu Yaa Main'
Apart from Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan, Kapoor is also gearing up for another project titled Tu Yaa Main. The thriller, directed by Bejoy Nambiar, will see her share screen space with Adarsh Gourav. The film is expected to hit screens on Valentine's Day in 2026.