Shanaya Kapoor on mixed reception for her debut film: You can’t let hope die
Shanaya Kapoor says her debut film ‘Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyan’ was a very personal milestone, she chose to enjoy her first big screen moment instead of focusing on various reviews. Hopeful and inspired, she is now looking forward to her next film, Tu Ya Main.
Shanaya Kapoor opens up about the mixed response to her debut film mischief of eyesInstead of being weighed down by the decision, he chose to focus on the emotional significance of seeing himself on the big screen.
had an exclusive conversation with India TodayThe actor said the release of his first film proved to be a very personal milestone. She shared, “For me, seeing myself on the big screen for the first time was a big moment. I was really absorbing it and focusing on the fact that it had finally happened. I was sitting in the theater, watching myself on the big screen and everything that was happening was crazy.”
Describing her debut as a once in a lifetime experience, Shanaya said that she wants to retain that feeling. “I didn’t want to let that moment go because it’s a very special moment, especially for an actor making his debut. It’s like your journey has started, it’s like your baby.”
While she admitted that box-office numbers and audience attendance matter to her, Shanaya said that she consciously chose not to let the results affect her emotionally. She said, “I want the love of the audience, their acceptance. I want the theaters to be full. I don’t want empty seats in theaters for my films; that’s the dream.”
While it wasn’t a complete success with her debut, Shanaya revealed that she remained grounded by focusing on the bigger picture. “When that didn’t happen, especially because it was my first film, and the film took time to come out, I was still focused on that moment. I was very surprised,” she said, adding that the appreciation from the audience helped her keep going. “The people who watched the film – that love really inspired me a lot.”
At the time of the film’s release, Shanaya was already busy with her next project. “I was shooting you and me At that time, so I didn’t take it too much to heart. I wanted to focus on it and give it everything I had,” she said.
When asked if the experience has changed the way she approaches scripts and career decisions, Shanaya clarified that it has not. He said, “No, I don’t think it has changed the way I choose films.” “When I read akgI immediately felt connected to it. It was an instinct, a feeling in my heart about the script. When I listen to a narrative or read a script, I ask myself, am I feeling connected? Is this my actual gut instinct? I always want to go with him. “I don’t want that to change.”
Summarizing his outlook moving forward, the actor emphasized resilience and hope. “You have to keep the hope alive, you can’t let that hope die,” he said. “I want to keep taking risks, having fun, and exploring. I always want to try new things and take risks.”
Shanaya Kapoor will be seen next time you and meCo-starring Adarsh Gaurav. This film is going to be released on 13 February.