On Shanaya's Debut Day, Maheep Kapoor Seeks Blessings At Mt Mary Church
Last Updated: July 12, 2025, 14:25 IST
Maheep Kapoor's daughter Shanaya made her Bollywood debut. (Photo Credit: Instagram)
It was a proud and emotional Friday for the Kapoor clan as Shanaya Kapoor's much-awaited Bollywood debut film Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan released in theatres nationwide. Alongside Vikrant Massey, she is playing a theatre performer in the film, winning hearts with what the audience dubbed as a promising debut. To mark the major milestone for daughter Shanaya, Maheep Kapoor visited Mount Mary Church in Bandra, Mumbai, seeking blessings on the important day.
The entrepreneur and Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives fame, Maheep, was spotted with her parents for a spiritual visit. Keeping it casual yet chic, Maheep wore a simple black T-shirt and wide-leg denim jeans.
Hours before visiting the church, Maheep Kapoor shared a touching post comprising a string of throwback pictures featuring Shanaya Kapoor and other family members. It was attached to a heartfelt tribute, encapsulating her emotions and excitement for her daughter's debut.
The nostalgic carousel of unseen childhood pictures of Shanaya included her adorable toddler moments and glimpses of family celebrations. In the end, there was an official poster of the film. Alongside the images, Maheep wrote, 'My baby's FIRST movie is out in cinemas [face with tears of joy, red hearts, folded hands emojis] . God is kind [red hearts] #GratitudeAlways [red hearts] Aankhon ki Gustaakhiyan in cinemas near you."
The post reflected on Maheep's immense pride in her daughter's debut and soon struck a chord with fans, friends and fellow industry members.
Earlier, during an exclusive chat with News18 Showsha, Maheep Kapoor expressed her excitement before her daughter's debut. In a recorded video, she said, 'Shanaya, the love of my life, I am so excited. You are about to start a brand new chapter, a very exciting chapter in your life. And I just want to tell you, your first movie is always going to have that extra magic and that extra sparkle and that extra sweetness because it's your first."
About Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan, the romantic musical, adapted from Ruskin Bond's short story The Eyes Have It, is directed by Santosh Singh and written by Mansi Bagla. Produced by Mansi Bagla, Varun Bagla, and Vipin Agnihotri under the banners of Zee Studios and Mini Films, the film explores a complex story of a visually impaired musician and a theatre artist. view comments News movies » bollywood On Shanaya's Debut Day, Maheep Kapoor Seeks Blessings At Mt Mary Church Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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