Saturday, February 7, 2026
ADVT 
Bollywood

Karan Johar welcomes Shanaya Kapoor to the movies ahead of 'Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyan' release

Darpan News Desk IANS, 09 Jul, 2025 12:16 PM
  • Karan Johar welcomes Shanaya Kapoor to the movies ahead of 'Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyan' release

Actor Sanjay Kapoor and Maheep Kapoor's daughter Shanaya Kapoor will officially be a movie star after the theatrical release of her debut movie "Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyan" on July 11th. 
 

Ahead of the release, filmmaker Karan Johar gave a shoutout to Shanaya, welcoming her to the movies.

KJo took to his Instagram and posted a couple of unseen photos of Shanaya with her family, along with a poster of "Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyan".

Karan revealed that he has seen Sanjay and Maheep through the various ups and downs of life, and can say with absolute certainty that for them the center of the universe are their two kids- Shanaya and Jahaan.

KJo penned on the photo-sharing app, "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 know them…. The centres 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…."

Expressing his excitement for Shanaya's Bollywood debut, Karan 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 …. @sanjaykapoor2500 @maheepkapoor @shanayakapoor02 #ankhonkigustakhiyan."

A cinematic adaptation of Ruskin Bond's short story, "The Eyes Have It.", the highly-anticipated movie will also see Vikrant Massey as the lead.

Helmed by Santosh Singh, the drama has been presented by Zee Studios in association with Mini Films, and backed by Mansi Bagla and Varun Bagla.

Picture Courtesy: IANS 

MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

Don't go for fluff, work for passion, advises Manisha Koirala

Don't go for fluff, work for passion, advises Manisha Koirala
Manisha Koirala was interacting on the sidelines of a media event when asked about tips for newcomers entering the arena of entertainment. She said: “I have always said it, don’t go for the fluff, if you really passionately love acting, love cinema, love any technical aspect of it, just go for it.”

Don't go for fluff, work for passion, advises Manisha Koirala

Riteish-starrer 'Pill' trailer drops; actor plays man out to expose dark side of pharma industry

Riteish-starrer 'Pill' trailer drops; actor plays man out to expose dark side of pharma industry
The makers of Riteish Deshmukh's debut series 'Pill', which is based on the pharmaceutical industry, unveiled the trailer on Thursday. The actor described being part of the journey as enlightening.

Riteish-starrer 'Pill' trailer drops; actor plays man out to expose dark side of pharma industry

Kareena reveals her favourite group chat ‘with all juice’, relates Saif to ‘rolling eyes’ emojis

Kareena reveals her favourite group chat ‘with all juice’, relates Saif to ‘rolling eyes’ emojis
Bollywood diva Kareena Kapoor Khan on Wednesday spilled the beans about her favourite mobile chatting group with her girlfriends and said that it has all the juice. Kareena, who has joined WhatsApp channels, on Instagram shared a video answering questions. The actress was asked about her favourite chat group.

Kareena reveals her favourite group chat ‘with all juice’, relates Saif to ‘rolling eyes’ emojis

Sonu Nigam on 'Maharaj' track: 'Singing for Junaid Khan's debut made it more memorable'

Sonu Nigam on 'Maharaj' track: 'Singing for Junaid Khan's debut made it more memorable'
Singer Sonu Nigam, who lent his voice to the devotional song 'Achutham Keshavam' for the movie 'Maharaj', shared that singing for Bollywood perfectionist Aamir Khan's son Junaid's debut film made it more memorable. Directed by Siddharth P Malhotra, the 'Maharaj' stars debutante Junaid Khan alongside Jaideep Ahlawat, Shalini Pandey, and Sharvari.

Sonu Nigam on 'Maharaj' track: 'Singing for Junaid Khan's debut made it more memorable'

Tracks that got Sonakshi-Zaheer and their celebrity guests grooving all night

Tracks that got Sonakshi-Zaheer and their celebrity guests grooving all night
Newlyweds Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal, who tied the knot on Sunday night in an intimate ceremony, delighted guests with their dance performances at their star-studded reception. The couple danced to popular songs such as 'Tere Mast Mast Do Nain', 'Chikni Kamar', 'Chaiyya Chaiyya', and 'Afreen'.

Tracks that got Sonakshi-Zaheer and their celebrity guests grooving all night

'Chacha-bhatija’ Anil, Arjun Kapoor to shake a leg on ‘Bigg Boss OTT 3’ grand premiere

'Chacha-bhatija’ Anil, Arjun Kapoor to shake a leg on ‘Bigg Boss OTT 3’ grand premiere
Bollywood star Anil Kapoor along with his actor-nephew Arjun Kapoor will be seen setting the ‘Bigg Boss OTT 3’ stage on fire at the grand premiere, which is set to take place on Friday evening. Sources told IANS that the two will be seen dancing on the track “Chokra Jawaan” from the 2012 film “Ishaqzaade”, which marked Arjun’s debut in Hindi cinema as an actor.

'Chacha-bhatija’ Anil, Arjun Kapoor to shake a leg on ‘Bigg Boss OTT 3’ grand premiere