'Nervous' Sanjay Kapoor fights back tears at trailer launch of daughter Shanaya Kapoor's debut Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan

Bollywood actor Sanjay Kapoor was at a loss word, hugged Vikrant Massey during the trailer launch event of Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan.

Published on: Jul 2, 2025, 08:35:33 IST

By Riya Sharma

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Bollywood actor Sanjay Kapoor and his wife Maheep Kapoor attended the trailer launch event of their daughter Shanaya Kapoor's debut film, Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan, in Mumbai on Tuesday. During the event, Sanjay was seen getting quite emotional, almost at a loss for words, as he expressed his nervousness about his daughter making her Bollywood debut.

Sanjay Kapoor couldn't hold his tears during Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan trailer launch event.

Sanjay Kapoor gets emotional at Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan trailer launch

A video from the event has surfaced online, showing Sanjay being called on stage to share his thoughts about Shanaya’s debut. The actor gave a tight hug to the film's male lead Vikrant Massey as soon as he got on stage and was seen fighting back tears as he said, "Main pichle 30 saal se kaam kar raha hoon, but itna nervous nahi raha. Aaj main bahot nervous hoon. Usse pehle ke kuch aansoon nikal jaaye, thank you" (I have been working for the last 30 years, but I have never been this nervous. Today I am very nervous. Before I shed some tears, thank you)."

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While Shanaya stunned in a yellow corset saree for the event, Maheep was seen in casuals. Vikrant looked dashing in a formal black suit, and Sanjay opted for a black shirt and matching trousers for the trailer launch. Fans showered love on the video. One of them wrote, "Such a proud moment for a father." Another commented, "Great father (heart emoji)." Another comment read, "Happy for him. Hope Shanaya shines."

Shanaya Kapoor's Bollywood debut

Shanaya was initially set to make her debut with the movie Bedhadak, but it was eventually shelved. Now, she is all set to make her grand debut alongside Vikrant in Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan. Helmed by Santosh Singh and penned by Mansi Bagla, the film is adapted from Ruskin Bond's short story The Eyes Have It. The film is scheduled to release in theatres on 11 July.

Apart from this, Shanaya also has Bejoy Nambiar's Tu Yaa Main alongside Adarsh Gourav in the pipeline, which is set to release in 2026.

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Riya Sharma
Riya Sharma is a content producer at Hindustan Times who lives and breathes entertainment. If there’s gossip making noise in Bollywood or a reality show moment breaking the internet, chances are she’s already writing about it. She loves digging out the juiciest stories, spotting viral pegs and turning it into easy-to-read content. A journalism graduate from IP University, Riya began her career as a social media executive, where she learned the art of grabbing attention in a scroll-heavy world. But her love for showbiz soon pulled her into entertainment journalism, because for her, it’s always been entertainment, entertainment and more entertainment. An artist at heart, Riya has a deep passion for acting, music and dance, which shapes how she watches and writes about films and reality shows. She loves sharing her views and reviews, especially when something excites, surprises or completely disappoints her. A hardcore reality show fan, Riya enjoys tracking every twist, task and meltdown, and breaking them down for readers who can’t get enough of high-voltage drama. Movies are equally close to her heart, whether it’s a big theatrical release or a binge-worthy OTT series, she’s always watching, and analysing what’s worth the time. She loves talking to celebrities, asking questions that go beyond the usual. When she’s not working, she’s either glued to a new web series, hunting for underrated thrillers on OTT platforms, or rewatching iconic Bollywood moments.Read More

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