Shanaya welcomes new year with gratitude, work and fresh beginnings

Actress Shanaya Kapoor had a working birthday this year. She spent her special day promoting her upcoming series “Student of the Year: After Dark,” along with juggling her other work commitments. Talking about working on her birthday, Shanaya said that although she would have loved to spend some time with her family, she felt working was a nice way of entering a new year.

Speaking about this, Shanaya shared, “I think there is something really special about being busy doing what you love, especially on your birthday. Of course, I would love to spend some time with my family and friends, but I am genuinely excited about everything happening professionally right now. It feels like a nice way to begin another year.”

Actress Kareena Kapoor cheered Shanaya for her upcoming show, “Student of the Year: After Dark,” as she penned a lovely wish for her on her birthday. Bebo wrote on her Insta Stories, “Happy birthday to the lovely Shanaya. Good luck for your new show... Looks too good.” Sonam Kapoor added, “Happy happy birthday, darling... wishing you the best year ahead! So excited for all that’s coming your way, especially Student of the Year: After Dark! Love ya!”

Talking about “Student of the Year: After Dark,” the show has been directed by Reema Maya and produced by Karan Johar. Marking her OTT debut, the project will show Shanaya in a double role. It is set to premiere exclusively on JioHotstar on Nov.13. Over and above this, Shanaya’s promising lineup also includes “Zombie Reddy 2 – NXT LVL,” which marks her Pan India debut. Directed by Suparn S. Varma and created by Prasanth Varma, the drama will also feature Teja Sajja and Upendra in pivotal roles, along with others.

Many others used social media to wish Shanaya on her birthday. Her BFF and actress Ananya dropped a still of herself posing in a customised T-shirt featuring a childhood picture of Shanaya. The “Kesari: Chapter 2” actress shared a mirror selfie in which she was seen in a black T-shirt featuring a picture of a young Shanaya.

Ananya paired it with beige bottoms and a bright pink handbag. “Say it’s your best friends birthday without saying it’s your best friends birthday,” read the text accompanying the picture. The “CTRL” actress also shared another Insta Story, providing a glimpse of Shanaya’s fun birthday celebrations. Dressed in a black off-shoulder outfit, Shanaya leaned towards a cake with a single candle placed on it.

Meanwhile, veteran actor Anil Kapoor wished his younger brother, actor Sanjay Kapoor on his birthday on Saturday. In a sweet post on Instagram, the “Animal” actor revealed that the “youngest Kapoor brother” still enjoys his little brother privileges.

Additionally, Sanjay’s better half, Maheep Kapoor, also wished her husband on his birthday with a nostalgic post. Maheep took to her official handle on Insta and posted a couple of old photographs capturing their journey together from their courtship days to creating a family together.

Indo-Asian News Service