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Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Shanaya Kapoor reveals her childhood friends Ananya Panday and Suhana Khan guide her in movies: 'We have grown up together hoping for these moments...'
Shanaya Kapoor is debuting in 'Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan'. She shares a strong bond with friends Ananya Panday and Suhana Khan. They support each other's Bollywood dreams. Ananya guides Shanaya in the industry. Shanaya's debut faced delays. She appeared in Guru Randhawa's music video. Her journey showcases friendship and perseverance. Fans eagerly await her film release. Shanaya Kapoor is finally stepping into the spotlight with her debut film Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan, and she isn't doing it alone. Backed by a circle of childhood friends who know the pressures of the industry firsthand—Ananya Panday and Suhana Khan—Shanaya opens up about the strength of their bond, the shared dreams they've nurtured since childhood, and the unwavering support that's helped her navigate her journey to the big screen. In a recent chat with Bollywood Bubble, Shanaya reflected on the deep bond she shares with her childhood friends Ananya Panday and Suhana Khan . Calling it a true sisterhood, she spoke about how the three of them have grown up dreaming of a career in films—and now that it's finally happening, it feels surreal. As the daughter of actor Sanjay Kapoor and Maheep Kapoor, Shanaya hails from a family rooted in the industry, with cousins like Janhvi, Khushi, Sonam, and Arjun Kapoor all making their mark in Bollywood. Speaking about her close-knit bond with Suhana Khan and Ananya Panday—daughters of Shah Rukh Khan and Chunky Panday respectively—Shanaya shared how their friendship is rooted in unconditional support. She revealed that whenever something new comes out about her, Suhana and Ananya are always the first to reach out. Their connection, she said, goes beyond the industry—it's built on genuine love and encouragement that flows both ways. She further shared how Ananya Panday has played a key role in guiding her through her early days in the film industry. From helping her navigate what works and what doesn't, to simply being there through every first, Ananya has been a steady support. Shanaya described their bond—as well as her connection with Suhana Khan—as a true sisterhood. She said it's a blessing to be chasing their dreams together, exchanging experiences, and leaning on each other through the highs and lows. Her long-awaited Bollywood debut has seen its fair share of delays and reshuffles. Initially set to launch with Dharma Productions' Bedhadak, the film was eventually shelved. She was later cast in the Mohanlal-starrer Vrusshabha, which began filming in 2023 but is still awaiting release. Most recently, Shanaya made an appearance in Guru Randhawa's music video titled Vibe, giving fans a glimpse of her screen presence ahead of her film debut.


Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Apoorva Mukhija feels Khushi Kapoor handled negative feedback for Nadaaniyan with grace and maturity: 'People are really harsh with nepo babies'
Content creator and actor Apoorva Mukhija, better known as The Rebel Kid, is steadily carving her space in the entertainment world, from appearing on reality shows like The Traitors to starring in Dharma Productions' Nadaaniyan. In a recent interview, she reflected on her experience working with Khushi Kapoor and addressed the comparisons that followed their debut. 'Khushi works hard for it, she deserves it' Speaking about her co-star, Apoorva had nothing but admiration for Khushi Kapoor. 'Khushi is one of the sweetest people I have met. She has an insane work ethic,' she told Screen. According to Apoorva, Khushi's quiet drive was visible from the beginning. 'Even when we were speaking on the sets of Nadaaniyan, she was like, 'I hope people start taking me seriously after this film.' There are people who really want something; she is one of those people, and I am sure there are great things coming up for her. She deserves it; she works hard for it.' 'She'd shoot for 16 hours and still go to the gym' Apoorva recalled their long shooting hours and how Khushi remained focused throughout. 'We used to shoot for 14–16 hours, and she used to still go to the gym; that's commendable. What I picked up from her was work ethic,' she noted. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Though Nadaaniyan received a mixed response from audiences, Apoorva feels Khushi handled the feedback with grace and maturity. 'Even if the end product or result might not be what you want, everybody you work with should say that you are a great person. Khushi is amazing, and we are in touch over WhatsApp,' she shared. Apoorva Mukhija Evicted After 'Latent' Controversy | Chaos, Police & Silent Exit 'You don't need to put someone down to uplift another' Apoorva also addressed the online comparisons between her performance and Khushi's, which have sparked heated discussions on social media. 'I think it's a bias more than anything else. Khushi did great work in the film. People are really harsh with nepo babies in general,' she said. 'I don't think we need to put down somebody else to make another one feel better. It can be done without comparison. Apoorva did great acting, I appreciate the compliments, but the comments about how I performed better than her... we don't need to do all this.' Friendship with Ibrahim Ali Khan and Bigg Boss buzz On her bond with Ibrahim Ali Khan, who has also been in the spotlight recently, she revealed, 'Ibrahim and I have met quite a lot, and we chill often.' While Nadaaniyan may not have set the box office on fire, if the industry buzz is true, fans might just see Apoorva next in a brand-new avatar on Bigg Boss 19.


News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Apoorva Mukhija Backs Khushi Kapoor Amid Criticism: 'People Are Too Harsh On Nepo Babies'
Last Updated: Apoorva Mukhija praises Khushi Kapoor's work ethic in Nadaaniyan, says people are unfair to nepo babies and calls out comparison culture in Bollywood. Content creator and actor Apoorva Mukhija, best known as The Rebel Kid, has been making steady waves in the world of entertainment. From reality TV appearances like The Traitors to a starring role in Dharma Productions' Nadaaniyan, Apoorva's journey has captured the curiosity of both viewers and critics alike. In a candid conversation with SCREEN, she opened up about her experience working alongside Khushi Kapoor and addressed comparisons that have sparked heated conversations online. Reflecting on her time on the sets of Nadaaniyan, Apoorva had nothing but praise for her co-star. 'Khushi is one of the sweetest people I have met. She has an insane work ethic," she said. Apoorva shared how Khushi's quiet ambition was evident from day one. 'Even when we were speaking on the sets of Nadaaniyaan, she was like, 'I hope people start taking me seriously after this film.' There are people who really want something; she is one of those people, and I am sure there are great things coming up for her. She deserves it; she works hard for it," she added. Recalling their long shooting days, Apoorva noted Khushi's unwavering dedication, even after grueling hours on set. 'We used to shoot for 14–16 hours, and she used to still go to the gym; that's commendable. What I picked up from her was work ethic." While Nadaaniyan received a mixed response, and some viewers weren't kind with their reviews, Apoorva believes that Khushi's response to criticism showed maturity and strength. 'Even if the end product or result might not be what you want, everybody you work with should say that you are a great person. Khushi is amazing, and we are in touch over WhatsApp," she shared. As for her bond with Ibrahim Ali Khan, Apoorva confirmed, 'Ibrahim and I have met quite a lot, and we chill often." Addressing the chatter around comparisons drawn between her and Khushi's performance, Apoorva didn't mince words. 'I think it's a bias more than anything else. Khushi did great work in the film. People are really harsh with nepo babies in general," she explained. 'I don't think we need to put down somebody else to make another one feel better. It can be done without comparison. Apoorva did great acting, I appreciate the compliments, but the comments about how I performed better than her… we don't need to do all this." While Nadaaniyan may not have made a splash at the box office, Apoorva's poised response and camaraderie with her co-stars reflect the grounded mindset of a rising talent. And if rumours are to be believed, fans may soon catch her in an all-new avatar on Bigg Boss 19. First Published:


Indian Express
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Apoorva Mukhija says Nadaaniyan co-star Khushi Kapoor has insane work ethic: ‘People are really harsh with nepo babies…'
Content creator Apoorva Mukhija, popularly known as The Rebel Kid, was last seen on the reality show The Traitors. Before appearing on the Amazon Prime Video series, Apoorva featured alongside Khushi Kapoor in Dharma Productions' Nadaaniyan. The film, which also starred Ibrahim Ali Khan in the lead, faced criticism for its performances. In a recent conversation with SCREEN, Apoorva spoke about her experience working with Khushi and addressed the comments suggesting she outperformed Khushi in the film. Talking about working with Khushi in Nadaaniyan, Apoorva said, 'Khushi is one of the sweetest people I have met. She has an insane work ethic. Even when we were speaking on the sets of Nadaaniyaan, she was like, 'I hope people start taking me seriously after this film.' There are people who really want something; she is one of those people, and I am sure there are great things coming up for her. She deserves it; she works hard for it. We used to shoot for 14-16 hours, and she used to still go to the gym; that's commendable. What I picked up from her was work ethic.' A post shared by SCREEN (@ieentertainment) Also Read: Apoorva Mukhija, aka Rebel Kid, calls Sudhanshu Pandey a 'misogynist', says he has spoken more outside The Traitors than he did on the show Apoorva Mukhija also said that although Nadaaniyan didn't perform well, Khushi Kapoor's inspiring attitude in the face of criticism is worth praising. She added that she and Ibrahim Ali Khan are still in touch. 'Even if the end product or result might not be what you want, everybody you work with should say that you are a great person. Khushi is amazing, and we are in touch over WhatsApp. Ibrahim and I have met quite a lot, and we chill often.' Apoorva Mukhija also spoke about comparisons between her and Khushi Kapoor's performance in Nadaaniyan. She said, 'I think it's a bias more than anything else. Khushi did great work in the film. People are really harsh with nepo babies in general. I don't think we need to put down somebody else to make another one feel better. It can be done without comparison. Apoorva did great acting, I appreciate the compliments, but the comments about how I performed better than her… we don't need to do all this.' On the work front, Apoorva Mukhija is rumored to be participating in Bigg Boss 19 next. Nawaz Kochra is an enthusiastic entertainment journalistic for the last 9 years, he has been a known face and successfully worked with some big publications. At Nawaz majorly covers TV and OTT and also does video interviews. Having the best conversations with celebrities is what Nawaz loves. ... Read More


News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Tara Sutaria Feels It's 'Difficult And Lonely' To Navigate The Industry As An Outsider
Tara Sutaria says navigating Bollywood as an outsider is lonely and tough. She wishes she had guidance and support early in her career. Tara Sutaria is one of the most loved actresses of Bollywood. She made her big Bollywood debut with Dharma Productions' Student of the Year 2, co-starring Ananya Panday and Tiger Shroff. As she completed over five years in the industry, the actress opened up about how, as an outsider, it is difficult to navigate the business, calling it a 'lonely task." In an interview with The Times of India, Tara looked back at her journey and shared, 'It took many years to get used to a lot of things and to understand how the industry functions and works… It has also been a very difficult and lonely task to manoeuvre and navigate so many things because when you're not from the inside, you don't have anybody to really discuss things with or seek advice from." 'There have been so many instances in my career where I wish I could have had guidance. I wish I could have had people from inside the industry help me out," Tara further added. She also feels that when someone from inside the industry joins the business, they already have a lot of knowledge about how it functions. Tara Sutaria was recently in the headlines during the wedding of her ex-boyfriend and best friend, Aadar Jain, and Alekha Advani. She again made news after rumours of her dating actor Veer Pahariya surfaced. It was reported that the rumoured couple recently went on a dreamy vacation to Italy. Veer, who belongs to a prominent political family and is the grandson of former Maharashtra CM Sushilkumar Shinde, was previously rumoured to be dating Sara Ali Khan. He later made headlines for his frequent public appearances with Manushi Chhillar. Tara, on the other hand, was in a relationship with Aadar Jain, cousin to Ranbir Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan. The two parted ways, and Aadar later married Tara's friend Alekha Advani in February 2025. Tara was briefly linked to actor Arunoday Singh post-breakup, but she dismissed the rumours, calling him 'just a friend." Whether or not Tara and Veer are Bollywood's newest couple, their Italian holiday has certainly caught everyone's attention. First Published: