Shanaya Kapoor: Setbacks Forged My Career

Shanaya Kapoor reflects on her shelved debut film, 'Bedhadak,' stating the experience significantly shaped her career. The abrupt halt of the much-hyped project, alongside other stalled opportunities, prompted Kapoor to accelerate her professional growth.

Instead of dwelling on the disappointment, Kapoor utilized the unexpected pauses to intensify her acting training. This period proved crucial for her development, with her father, Sanjay Kapoor, advising her to focus on her craft and ignore external noise.

Kapoor eventually made her acting debut in 'Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan' and previously gained behind-the-scenes experience assisting on 'Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl.' Her latest film, 'Tu Yaa Main,' directed by Bejoy Nambiar, marks another step in her career. She asserts that setbacks have refined her rather than derailed her career trajectory.