As Shanaya Kapoor makes her Bollywood debut with "Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyan," her family is rallying to show their support. Among those offering encouragement is her cousin, Arjun Kapoor, who gave a shoutout to Shanaya ahead of the film's release.

Arjun Kapoor was among the attendees at the grand premiere of "Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyan". Other attendees included Raveena Tandon, Ronit Roy, Rohit Roy, Sonali Bendre, Sanjay Kapoor, Vikrant Massey, Neelam Kothari, Sussanne Khan, Arbaaz Khan, Zoya Akhtar, Aparshakti Khurana, Harshvardhan Kapoor, Abhimanyu Dassani, Mohit Marwah, Maheep Kapoor, Kim Sharma, and many others.

"Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyan" is adapted from Ruskin Bond's short story "The Eyes Have It". The film stars Vikrant Massey as a visually impaired musician and Shanaya Kapoor as a theater artist. The movie is directed by Santosh Singh and produced by Mansi Bagla, Varun Bagla, and Vipin Agnihotri, under the banners of Zee Studios and Mini Films. The film's narrative revolves around a visually impaired musician and a theater artist who meet on a train journey through the Himalayas. They form a bond without revealing their visual impairments, connecting through voice and touch. The story explores their evolving relationship and personal transformations as they navigate societal perceptions, highlighting themes of perception, human connection, and love beyond physical sight.

The film was officially announced on April 30, 2025, with a motion poster confirming its release date. The teaser, launched on June 5, was praised for its "visually poetic romance," and the full trailer, released on July 1, highlighted the chemistry between the lead actors.

Ananya Panday, a close friend of Shanaya, also shared her support, expressing her sadness at missing the screening due to her own filming commitments with Kartik Aaryan for "Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri". Despite her absence, she conveyed her excitement and encouraged everyone to watch the film in theaters. Karan Johar, who shares a close bond with the Kapoor family, also penned an emotional message for Shanaya, acknowledging her hard work and growth as an artist.

Shanaya's promotional looks for "Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyan" have also garnered attention, with many praising her impeccable styling. She has been seen in a silver saree and a strapless beige bodycon dress.