Filmmaker-producer Karan Johar has heaped praise on Sanjay Kapoor’s daughter Shanaya Kapoor, commending her hard work and passion after the 23-year-old bagged a role in Mohanlal’s upcoming pan-India film Vrushabha.
“Some journeys are perceived as privileged some are also given the tag of lineage benefit … and all of that is true but in you Shanaya @shanayakapoor02 I have only seen a girl who dreamt of nothing but being a pure artist and facing the camera only when you had put in all that immense hard work and so much passion,” Karan wrote in a long post on Instagram on July 16.
“This is such a brilliant opportunity for you … so much to learn from the legendary @mohanlal sir.. who I admire and respect so much …#VRUSHABHA is a pan Indian spectacle that will wow the world with its narrative and breathtaking visuals,” his note further read.
The Dharma Productions chief also expressed his gratitude to Ekta Kapoor, who is one of the producers of the film, as well as the entire team of Vrushabha for giving Shanaya this opportunity. “As a family to you I am ever so grateful to the entire team for giving us this opportunity … thank you to the immensely talented #roshanmeka… to Connekkt media AVS studios and to my darling and the best @ektarkapoor… we are humbled and grateful to all of you…. You go shine on girl… focus on the end goal and never be distracted by obstacles on your course! Your perseverance will guide you…. And you and I both know what exciting news is yet to come Love you … Karan,” he added.
Shanaya, who is managed by Karan’s Dharma Cornerstone Agency, expressed her gratitude towards Karan in the comments section. “I love you ❤️thank you for always having my back❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️and I can’t wait😉🤞🏼,” she wrote.
Earlier, producer Ekta Kapoor took to Instagram to share the news. “It’s Official: #ShanayaKapoor is all set to make her PAN INDIA debut in Legendary Star #Mohanlal’s epic action entertainer #VRUSHABHA . Get ready for an epic saga filled with drama, action, and a whole lot of glamour! With her talent and beauty, Shanaya is sure to steal the show as she plays a pivotal role bridging the gap between past and present timelines starring opposite #RoshanMeka,” she wrote.
The film will go on the floor next month and will arrive in cinemas in 2024, Ekta confirmed. “Touted to be one of the biggest films of 2024, the film goes on floors later this month and will be released in 2024 in over 4,500 screens worldwide in Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada, Tamil and Hindi,” she wrote on Instagram.