Shanaya Kapoor will make her Bollywood debut with Santoshi Singh's Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan. She was previously slated to mark her debut with Karan Johar's production venture Bedhadak. The film was announced in 2022 but later got shelved for unknown reasons. Now, Shanaya has started filming for Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan opposite Vikrant Massey. Confirming the news, the makers shared a photo of Shanaya and Vikrant from the film's set and wrote, "Love is Blind… or is it the blind love? What is extraordinary is falling in love! Mini Films brings to you Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan, a contemporary take on romance and ghosting. Join us on this unforgettable journey of love and incredible music."
Reacting to the post, Shanaya's BFF Ananya Panday wrote, "Heyyyy Shanaya ohhh Shanaya !!!!". Sisters Janhvi and Khushi Kapoor dropped red heart emojis in the comment section.
Shanaya Kapoor also shared her excitement about working in Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan. She said, “It's very exciting for me to be sharing the screen with Vikrant in such a heartfelt and original story. My character is very close to my heart - she's strong, emotional and vibrant. And I am grateful for this opportunity. I would like to thank Santosh for guiding me every step of the way, and I am excited about working with dynamic and involved producers Mansi and Varun Bagla. Need all your love and blessings as we embark on this journey,” reported Pinkvilla.
Vikrant Massey also talked about the romantic film. He said, “Playing a lover boy is an exciting challenge, and the scale of Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan feels truly grand. Mansi's belief in me as a romantic lead has been constant, and together, we're creating something special. My gratitude goes to Mansi and Varun Bagla for this incredible opportunity and working with Santosh Singh again has been creatively fulfilling. AKG has all the elements to win people's hearts and I am really excited and looking forward to working with Shanaya in her debut film."
Based on a short story by celebrated Indian author Ruskin Bond, Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan will be shot in multiple locations including Mumbai, Mussoorie and Europe. The project is produced by Mini Films and is slated for a 2025 release.