Two films into the industry, actor Shanaya Kapoor is enjoying her fair share of popularity and acclaim. However, the start wasn't as smooth for her. Shanaya was initially set to make her debut with Dharma Productions’ Bedhadak; however, the film was eventually shelved, leaving her waiting for her debut. Eventually, she made her big-screen debut alongside Vikrant Massey in Santosh Singh’s romantic drama Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan. The actress now opened up about how her shelved debut affected her.

Shanaya Kapoor on her shelved debut

During a recent interview with Screen, Shanaya revealed that she is now grateful for how things unfolded the way they did. She said, Shanaya said, “I feel everything happens for a reason. What’s meant to be will be. I’m glad about the whole experience now that I sit here and look back at it. It’s shaped who I am today. The film getting shelved, and certain projects happening and then not happening, made me who I am today. It made me work on my craft much more during the time I wasn’t facing the camera.”