Blindfolded Beginnings: Shanaya Kapoor’s Candid Prep for ‘Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan’ Promises a Sensational Bollywood Debut

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Bollywood's most anticipated debuante Shanaya Kapoor made social media abuzz after sharing an emotional clip of her first workshop for 'Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan', her debut film with Vikrant Massey, releasing on July 11, 2025. Shanaya shared an Instagram behind-the-scene...

Shanaya shared an Instagram behind-the-scenes video on Sunday, June 15, where she was practicing singing the song "Nazara" blindfolded for the film. The drill, which is a part of her practice as a character, is a reflection of her commitment towards getting into the skin of a blind theatre artist. Shanaya captioned the post, "First day of workshop for Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan with the best best bestttttt @rachitsingh08," and was showered with support by fans and her mother, Maheep Kapoor, who left a string of red heart emojis.

Key Highlights

Shanaya Kapoor is debuting in Bollywood in 'Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan' with Vikrant Massey; it releases on July 11, 2025.
The film is an adaptation of Ruskin Bond's ageless short story 'The Eyes Have It' and is a musical drama with a focus on love, perception, and determination.
Shanaya's preparation for the role entailed four months of rigorous workshops and acting coach sessions so that she was thoroughly immersed in the character prior to the commencement of filming.
Director Santosh Singh revealed that Shanaya was not the initial choice for playing the character; Tara Sutaria and Pratibha Ranta were also considered, but Shanaya got the opportunity after facing a difficult time during auditions and winning everyone over with her commitment.
The movie is about two blind individuals, Shanaya and Vikrant, who fall in love and discover vulnerability and intimacy beyond sight.
The film’s teaser and motion poster have already generated significant buzz online, with celebrities like Suhana Khan cheering for Shanaya’s debut.

'Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan' is produced by Zee Studios and Mini Films, with Niranjan Iyengar and Mansi Bagla's story and music by Vishal Mishra.

Shanaya Kapoor will also appear in Bejoy Nambiar's 'Tu Yaa Main' and is reportedly a part of Karan Johar's 'Student of the Year 3' web series, indicates a busy year.

"Having worked on this movie has been such an emotional ride for me… I just can't wait for everyone to watch this story we've poured our hearts into," Shanaya said reflecting on her debut experience.

Source: News18, Times of India, ABP Live, UNI India, M9 News.

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