Shanaya Kapoor Discusses Challenges of Double Role in Debut Series
Shanaya Kapoor shares her experience of tackling a double role in Student of the Year: After Dark, debuting on November 13.
Mumbai, November 12 (Daily Kiran) : Actress Shanaya Kapoor has opened up about the challenges she faced while portraying a double role in her debut project, “Student of the Year: After Dark.” Speaking from Mumbai, she reflected on how this opportunity allowed her to test her acting skills in new ways.
In a recent social media post, Shanaya expressed gratitude to filmmaker Karan Johar for giving her the chance to take on a dual role, which showcased her versatility as an actress. She also thanked director Reema Sen for encouraging her to share her creative ideas throughout the filming process.
Shanaya highlighted the demanding action and underwater scenes, which proved to be more challenging than she had anticipated. She extended her thanks to the action and underwater teams for their guidance and support during these intense moments. Despite facing tough days on set, she credited her colleagues for helping her overcome these hurdles.
Sharing behind-the-scenes photos, the “Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyan” star wrote, “This show means everything to me, and it wouldn’t have been possible without this amazing team. I want to thank Karan Johar for allowing me to be part of such a special franchise. This opportunity to play a double role early in my career has helped me demonstrate my range as an actress. Thank you for believing in me. I hope to make you proud.”
She also expressed her appreciation for the entire crew, acknowledging the importance of every moment spent filming. “Shooting this series was incredibly challenging, and I know that each day, minute, and second mattered. It wouldn’t have been possible without all of you,” she added.
Shanaya encouraged everyone to watch the show, stating, “Please tune in to our series ‘Student of the Year: After Dark’ on JioCinema tomorrow. We have poured our hearts, sweat, and tears into this project (literally!). Much love to you all.”
“Student of the Year: After Dark” is a suspenseful murder mystery that reimagines the 2012 campus romance franchise. This series marks Shanaya Kapoor’s debut on OTT platforms, where she will be seen playing twin sisters Aisha and Aditi Malik. Produced by Karan Johar, the Hindi thriller series is set to premiere on November 13 on JioCinema.
