Shanaya Kapoor talks about journey, stress, fame, criticism forward of Bollywood debut; Reddit questions her ‘battle’

Jun 29, 2025 11:16 AM IST

Shanaya Kapoor stated that “learning about the setbacks, unpredictability of our industry has made me value my work a lot more”.

Sanjay Kapoor and Maheep Kapoor’s daughter Shanaya Kapoor is all set to make her Bollywood debut with Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan alongside Vikrant Massey. Speaking with Bollywood Hungama, Shanaya responded if she, who’s already well-known, would relatively have fame later after starring in a challenge. Shanaya stated that she has already confronted criticism due to her fame.

Shanaya Kapoor was alleged to make her debut in Bollywood with Karan Johar’s Bedhadak.

Shanaya Kapoor talks about her journey, dealing with criticism

Talking about her “journey” to date, Shanaya additionally added that she confronted flak however took it in a constructive approach and learnt from it. “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 stated.

Shanaya talks about her ‘journey’ in the previous few years

Shanaya, who was alleged to make her Bollywood debut with Bedhadak, stated that the previous few years have been a “journey of its own”. “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,” she added.

Shanaya additionally stated that she is pleased with the way in which issues turned out, including that she is pleased she waited the previous few years earlier than starring in a movie. She additionally stated that “learning about the setbacks, unpredictability of our industry has made me value my work a lot more”. Shanaya additionally accepted that she had “it much easier compared to others”.

Reddit questions Shanaya’s ‘non-existent journey’

A clip of the interview was shared on Reddit with the caption, “Shanaya Kapoor talking about her non-existent journey and ‘the things she has gone through’ gave me such an ick. Like, what journey? What struggles??” A remark learn, “Wow, such an insightful interview. Watching it on mute helps.” An individual stated, “Delulu is the solulu.”

A Reddit consumer stated, “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.” “She is in her own delusional world,” one other particular person wrote. A remark learn, “When did the journey start? That’s rich coming from her !!”

About Bedhadak

Filmmaker Karan Johar introduced Bedhadak, directed by Shashank Khaitan, just a few years in the past. Apart from Shanaya, it additionally starred Lakshya and Gurfateh Pirzada. In 2022, Karan had shared a put up on Instagram saying that the movie would start capturing in 2023 however there was no replace about it since then.

More about Shanaya’s debut movie

Shanaya and Vikrant Massey’s Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan will likely be launched in theatres on July 11. It is introduced by Zee Studios and Mini Films and produced by Mansi Bagla, Varun Bagla, and Open Window Films. Santosh Singh directed it, and Mansi Bagla wrote the script.

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