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Santosh Singh Defends Shanaya Kapoor’s Debut as Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan Launches Teaser and Song

Santosh Singh praises Kapoor’s months of workshop training that define her debut despite widespread scrutiny.

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Shanaya Kapoor on Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan with director Santosh Singh
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Overview

  • The film’s teaser debuted on June 5 and its first song “Nazara” arrived on June 11 as part of the final promotional push.
  • Singh says Kapoor spent four months in intensive workshops and delivered daily rehearsal videos before cameras rolled.
  • The director argues that Kapoor’s performance will speak for itself after facing pre-release nepotism scrutiny.
  • He defends the pairing with Vikrant Massey, saying the age difference reflects narrative demands and enhances on-screen chemistry.
  • Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan is set to hit theaters on July 11, 2025, with music by Vishal Mishra and a storyline inspired by Ruskin Bond’s “The Eyes Have It.”