As Shanaya Kapoor's debut film, Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan, hit theaters on July 11, 2025, her mother, Maheep Kapoor, sought blessings at Mount Mary Church. This visit reflects a deeply personal and spiritual way of celebrating her daughter's entry into the Bollywood film industry.

Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan, directed by Santosh Singh, features Shanaya Kapoor alongside Vikrant Massey in lead roles. The film is adapted from Ruskin Bond's short story, "The Eyes Have It," and tells the story of a visually impaired musician (Massey) and a theatre artist who uses a blindfold as a method of acting (Kapoor). The romantic drama explores themes of love and emotion.

Maheep Kapoor, known for her role in the Netflix reality series Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives, has been a constant source of support for her daughter. On the day of the film's release, she shared nostalgic childhood photos of Shanaya on social media, expressing her pride and excitement.

Shanaya's journey to her Bollywood debut has been long-awaited. Karan Johar had announced her debut in 2022 with Bedhadak, but the film was shelved. Before Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyan, Shanaya worked as an assistant director on Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl, which starred her cousin Janhvi Kapoor. She also appeared in Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives. Shanaya also appeared in a music video for Vibe.

In an interview, Shanaya mentioned that she secured her role in Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan after a previous audition didn't go as planned. She considers her delayed debut a "blessing in disguise," stating that the "ups and downs were meant to happen" for her to be where she is today.

Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan had a slow start at the box office, earning an estimated ₹35 lakh on its opening day. Despite this, Shanaya received support from family and Bollywood colleagues, with Karan Johar penning a supportive message on social media. Aparshakti Khurana also shared a positive review of the film. Critics have also praised Shanaya's performance, with some noting her "confident debut" and the promise she shows on screen.

Looking ahead, Shanaya has several projects in the pipeline. She is set to appear in Vrushabha, which is completed and slated for release on October 16, 2025. Another film, Tu Yaa Main, a thriller directed by Bejoy Nambiar, is scheduled for release on February 14, 2026. She will star alongside Adarsh Gourav in the movie.

With Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan, Shanaya Kapoor has officially embarked on her Bollywood journey. Her mother's visit to Mount Mary Church symbolizes the hopes and blessings for her daughter's success in the film industry.