Shanaya Kapoor, daughter of Sanjay Kapoor and Maheep Kapoor, comes from one of Bollywood’s well-known film families. However, the young actor admits that her journey into the industry has not been without challenges.
Her debut project Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan did not perform as expected at the box office. Reflecting on that phase, Shanaya revealed that it was her father’s guidance that helped her stay grounded and focused.
In a conversation with Asian News International (ANI), she shared, “Dad always says, ‘Put your head down and keep doing the work.’ He tells me to work with a true heart and reminds me that the camera catches everything.”
She added that sincerity plays a crucial role in performance. According to Shanaya, when an actor approaches a role with honesty, it translates naturally on screen. “When you’re honest and working with a true heart, it reflects in your character. So he always tells me to just do good work and do it wholeheartedly,” she said.
All About Tu Yaa Main
The actress is now looking ahead with optimism as she promotes her latest film Tu Yaa Main, a survival thriller directed by Bejoy Nambiar and produced by Aanand L Rai.
The film also stars Adarsh Gourav in a lead role and released in theatres on February 13.
Working With the Team
In the film, Shanaya plays a social media influencer named Avani. She credited director Bejoy Nambiar and her acting coach Atul Mongia for helping her shape the character.
“I should give credit to Bejoy Sir and my acting coach, Atul Sir. Both of them helped me bring the character to life,” she said.
She also appreciated her co-star Adarsh Gourav for his collaborative approach on set. “Performing scenes with Adarsh gave me a lot of energy. It made it easier to respond and stay present,” Shanaya explained.
The actress emphasised the importance of staying calm while shooting intense sequences. “It was about being in the moment. Don’t overthink. Just give your best and apply what you’ve learnt during workshops,” she added.
Facing On-Set Challenges
Shanaya also spoke about overcoming personal fears during filming. She revealed that certain scenes triggered her fear of heights.
“When we were shooting a ledge scene, I was walking straight, but in my mind, it felt like I was losing balance because I have a fear of heights,” she said.
Although she felt tense internally, her character Avani had to appear calm. “I had to bring that calmness into the scene, which was challenging,” she admitted.
Produced under Colour Yellow Productions along with Bhanushali Studios Limited, Tu Yaa Main marks another important step in Shanaya Kapoor’s evolving career.
