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Shanaya Kapoor, daughter of Sanjay Kapoor, says she overcame criticism to prepare for her Bollywood debut in Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan.
Shanaya Kapoor will be seen in Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan.
Shanaya Kapoor, daughter of Sanjay and Maheep Kapoor, is being trolled on Reddit ahead of her debut film Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan for calling her path to the debut a “journey” and speaking about the challenges she faced. Many users questioned her struggles, calling them “non-existent” and criticising her for already being a famous starkid before her first film.
“I think whatever my journey has been till now, it’s taught me a lot. Whatever the fame or the pressure, with fame comes comments and criticism. I’ve taken it in a positive way, as feedback and learnt from it, grown from it. And I am who I am today because of my parents. They’ve brought me up in a certain way. Yes, my environment has been this, but I don’t think I want it any other way because I’m confident today of who I am,” she said in an interview with Bollywood Hungama.
Shanaya was originally set to debut with Bedhadak, but the project was delayed. She opened up on the ups and downs, saying, “I think that comes with probably things I’ve gone through in the span of getting here today. It has been a journey of its own to be here today. Everything I think happens for a reason, everything is the way it’s supposed to be for something great to happen. I’m happy, I’m keeping my fingers crossed.”
But Reddit users are not having any of it. One comment read, “The only person struggling here is me and my inability to relate to her imaginary journey. The only journey she’s been on is from her living room to the film set.” Another read, “Journey ?? Kab start hui Behen ?” Another user commented, “`Didi.”
Based on Ruskin Bond’s short story The Eyes Have It, Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan tells a beautiful love story between a visually impaired musician (played by Vikrant Massey) and a theatre artist (played by Shanaya Kapoor). According to a press release, “The film explores the themes of resilience, passion and the indomitable human spirit, all set to a beautiful musical backdrop.” Produced by Mansi Bagla and Varun Bagla under ZED Studios and Mini Films, Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan is set to hit the theatres on July 11.
Shreyanka Mazumdar is Chief Sub Editor of the entertainment team at News18. With an unbridled passion for all things Bollywood, she loves deep-diving into the glitz and glamour of the entertainment world, bring…Read More
Shreyanka Mazumdar is Chief Sub Editor of the entertainment team at News18. With an unbridled passion for all things Bollywood, she loves deep-diving into the glitz and glamour of the entertainment world, bring… Read More
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