Shanaya Kapoor
Shanaya Kapoor is an Indian actress and model who works primarily in Hindi cinema. She started her career as an assistant director on the movie Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl (2020) and is a member of the well-known Kapoor film family. She became well-known after appearing in the Netflix reality series Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives. In 2025, she will make her Bollywood acting debut opposite Vikrant Massey in Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyaan. In addition, she will appear in the Telugu movie Vrushabh with Mohanlal, the comedy Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 (2025)[1] with Kapil Sharma, and Karan Johar's Bedhadak, which will be her debut in mainstream commercial cinema.[2]
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| Shanaya Kapoor in 2025 | |
| Born | 03 November 1999 (age 26) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Bachelor's Degree |
| Alma mater | Ecole Mondiale World School, Mumbai |
| Occupation | Actress, Model |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Known for | Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyaan (2025), Bedhadak |
| Notable works | Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl (Assistant Director), Kis Kisko Pyaar Karu 2 (2025) |
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| Parents | Sanjay Kapoor (father), Maheep Kapoor (mother) |
| Religion | hinduism |
| Website | See below |
Early Life & Education
Shanaya Kapoor was born on 3 November 1999 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. She is a member of the renowned Kapoor film dynasty. Her mother, Maheep Kapoor, is a fashion entrepreneur, and her father, Sanjay Kapoor, is an actor and producer in Bollywood.
She attended Mumbai's Ecole Mondiale World School before continuing her education overseas. Shanaya is well-known for her love of animals and travel, and she showed an early interest in acting, fashion, and film.
Career
Shanaya began her professional journey in 2019, gaining early attention after participating in Le Bal des Débutantes in Paris.
Her cousin Janhvi Kapoor starred in the Hindi biographical film Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl, which she assisted with in 2020.
In the Netflix reality series Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives (2021), she made her on-screen debut with a brief cameo. She also walked the ramp for prominent designers, such as Manish Malhotra, during this time.
In 2025, Shanaya will make her Bollywood film debut opposite Vikrant Massey in Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyaan. Bedhadak, a Dharma Productions movie helmed by Shashank Khaitan, will come next. Beyond Hindi movies, she is starring alongside Mohanlal in the upcoming Telugu film Vrushabh and will make her mainstream commercial film debut alongside Kapil Sharma in the comedy Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 (2025).[3][4]`
Notable Works
Among Shanaya Kapoor's noteworthy contributions are her early behind-the-scenes work as an assistant director on Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl (2020) and her on-screen appearance in the well-liked Netflix reality series Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives (2021). In Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyaan (2025), she will make her Bollywood film debut. Later, she will play a lead role in Karan Johar's Bedhadak. She is making her South Indian film debut in the upcoming Telugu film Vrushabh as part of her expansion into regional cinema.
Achievements and Recognition
Shanaya Kapoor, who continues the illustrious Kapoor family's legacy, is widely regarded as one of the most eagerly awaited debutantes of the new generation in Hindi cinema. She has participated in significant fashion events, such as the FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week, and her poised on-screen persona, sense of style, and promising debut into mainstream Bollywood and regional cinema continue to garner media attention.
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References
- ↑ Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2: Meet The Cast Of Kapil Sharma’s Upcoming Comedy Sequel . In Filmibeat . Retrieved 29 November 2025
- ↑ Shanaya Kapoor: Biography, Age, Family, Career & Net Worth . In Stars Bio Hub . Retrieved 29 November 2025
- ↑ Kapil Sharma returns with his comedy film Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2, Manjot Singh joins the cast . In Firstpost . Retrieved 29 November 2025
- ↑ Shanaya Kapoor – Biography, Movies, Family & More . In MatchMyTalent . Retrieved 29 November 2025