Shanaya Kapoor Birthday: Her Journey from Star Kid to Rising Bollywood Star

Shanaya Kapoor, a rising Bollywood actress and daughter of Sanjay Kapoor and Maheep Kapoor, is celebrating her birthday Born into the prominent Kapoor film family, she has been exposed to the world of cinema and glamour from a young age.

Shanaya began her Bollywood journey working behind the scenes as an assistant director for the film "Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl" in 2020, which helped her gain valuable insights into filmmaking

Despite initial plans to debut in Karan Johar's "Bedhadak," the project was delayed, and Shanaya made her acting debut with the film "Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyaan," directed by Santosh Singh

Her acting career includes appearances in the Netflix reality show "Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives," which introduced her to a wider audience, showcasing her personal and professional life alongside her mother

Shanaya has also made a name for herself in the fashion industry by walking the ramp for designer Manish Malhotra and endorsing several major brands like Dot & Key Skincare and Madame Fragrances

Her net worth is estimated to be between ₹10 crore and ₹15 crore (approximately US$2-3 million) as of late 2024/early 2025, with income sources including acting, modeling, brand endorsements, and family investments

Beyond her professional life, Shanaya's personal life has attracted media attention, particularly her relationship with businessman Karan Kothari, a college sweetheart and son of a well-known jeweler

Shanaya is currently involved in several upcoming film projects, including "You Yes Me," an anonymous marriage movie, and an untitled project with Shujaat Saudagar and Abhay Verma, all in various stages of production

Her educational background includes completing schooling at École Mondiale World School in Mumbai and earning a bachelor's degree from the University School of Management Studies in London

As part of the renowned Kapoor family, Shanaya is related to other Bollywood celebrities like Sonam Kapoor, Harshvardhan Kapoor, and Rhea Kapoor, further solidifying her connections within the film industry