After Karan Johar, Arjun Kapoor Welcomes Shanaya Kapoor ‘To The Movies'
Shanaya Kapoor is winning hearts with her debut in Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan and cousin Arjun Kapoor couldn't be happier.
Shanaya Kapoor is basking in the love coming her way after the release of her debut film Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan. Among the many who are celebrating her big-screen debut, cousin Arjun Kapoor is leading the cheer squad with a heartwarming shoutout.
The actor shared a warm note for Shanaya after watching her first-ever film, expressing how proud he is to see her shine on the big screen. Taking to Instagram Stories, Arjun wrote, 'So so proud of you. Welcome to the movies!!!" Shanaya quickly responded by resharing the post and added, 'Love you!!!", along with red hearts.
This isn't the first instance of Arjun Kapoor expressing pride in Shanaya and cheering her on. In an earlier post, he had shared the film's poster and penned an emotional message reflecting on Shanaya's journey. He wrote, 'Been amazing watching you grow into this confident, graceful girl who's chased her dreams with quiet determination. Big day today, proud of you and all the hard work you've put in. This is just the beginning, Shanaya Kapoor. Wishing all the best and kudos to the Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan cast and crew. Everyone please go watch the movie." Shanaya responded to that post as well, thanking Arjun for his love and support.
Before the film's release, Karan Johar also showed his support for Shanaya and her parents, Sanjay and Maheep Kapoor. Sharing an emotional message, Karan wrote:
'I have known Sanjay and Maheep for over three decades. I have seen them in joyous celebrations, in quiet moments, in their lowest hours and beautiful destiny highs, battling storms that have come in their way with a broad smile on their faces and always an impeccable sense of humour … a couple that are deeply loved by everyone who knows them. The centre of their universe has always been their children Shanaya and Jahaan (fun fact: I have named him). They raised them to be the most warm and loving children."
Talking about Shanaya's big release, he added, 'Day after is a day of sunshine for their baby girl. She is an exceptionally hard working girl and has poured her heart and soul into her debut feature… will ofcourse let her work speak for itself and I know it will. Shine on Shanaya and welcome to the movies."
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Earlier, Ananya and Bhavna Panday had sent love and warm wishes to the actress.
About the Film
Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan, directed by Santosh Singh, is based on Ruskin Bond's classic short story The Eyes Have It. Shanaya plays a theatre artist. Vikrant Massey portrays a blind musician in the film.
What's Next for Shanaya Kapoor?
After her debut, Shanaya will next be seen in Tu Yaa Main, a survival thriller by Bejoy Nambiar, where she stars alongside The White Tiger actor Adarsh Gourav.
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