Did you know Shanaya Kapoor wasn't the first and only choice for 'Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyan'?

Shanaya Kapoor, daughter of actor Sanjay Kapoor, is all set to make her Bollywood debut with the romantic drama 'Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyan,' opposite Vikrant Massey. The film is scheduled for release in July this year. In a recent interview, director Santosh Singh revealed that Shanaya wasn’t the original choice for the lead role, the makers initially considered Tara Sutaria and Pratibha Ranta.Director Says Shanaya Kapoor Was Final Choice After AuditionsSpeaking to Bollywood Hungama, director Santosh Singh shared, “The film had its journey of finding the female lead.We initially considered Tara Sutaria and Pratibha Ranta for this role, but their schedules did not work out. Later on, we tested Shanaya and she passed with flying colours.”Santosh Singh shared that Shanaya Kapoor got the role after a proper audition and spent months training for it. She took part in four months of workshops and worked closely with an acting coach. By the time shooting started, she had learned the entire script.About the FilmAankhon Ki Gustakhiyan is inspired by Ruskin Bond’s short story The Eyes Have It and is described as a musical drama. Shanaya will play a theatre artist, while Vikrant Massey will portray a blind musician. The film will explore deep human emotions like compassion, resilience, desire, independence, and self-belief.Recently, the makers released the motion poster of the film on Instagram and wrote, “This monsoon, don’t just fall, but feel the love. #AankhonkiGustaakhiyan. In cinemas near you on 11th July 2025."Upcoming Projects of Shanaya KapoorBig Screen DebutShanaya’s debut film 'Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyan' is set to release on July 11, 2025. It will clash with Rajkummar Rao’s gangster drama Maalik at the box office.Future FilmsShe will also be seen in Bejoy Nambiar’s survival thriller Tu Yaa Main alongside Adarsh Gourav. The film, backed by Anand L Rai and Himanshu Sharma, is scheduled to hit theatres on Valentine’s Day 2026.Web Series Appearance:She is reportedly set to play a double role in 'Student of the Year 3', a web series produced by Karan Johar. Also, as MidDay reported earlier, the show is directed by debutant Reema Maya and will have six episodes.