Shanaya Kapoor, daughter of Sanjay and Maheep Kapoor, is all set to kick off her acting career with an exciting list of upcoming projects. Even before her official debut, she has already signed multiple films and is now stepping into the OTT space. Shanaya will be playing the lead in Student of the Year 3, which will be made as a web series. As per recent updates, the shooting for the series is set to begin on April 20, 2025.
Her web debut will begin soon
According to a recent report by Mid-Day, the much-anticipated web series 'Student of the Year 3' is set to begin filming this month in Mumbai. The campus drama is being produced by
Karan Johar and marks the third installment of the popular franchise.
Six-episode series directed by Reema Maya
The show will consist of six episodes and will be directed by Reema Maya, who is making her directorial debut with this project.
Karan Johar gives the green signal
According to Pinkvilla, the source told, “SOTY 3 has been taking shape for the past six years. Finally, Karan has given the green signal, and the unit plans to begin filming from April 20.” The six-episode series will follow a tight shooting schedule in Mumbai.
Shanaya's double role
Recent reports suggest that Shanaya Kapoor will take on a double role in the upcoming web series 'Student of the Year 3'. The highly anticipated show is expected to stream on JioHotstar.
SOTY franchise
A New Chapter in the SOTY Franchise
'The Student of the Year' franchise has been known for launching fresh faces in Bollywood. The 2012 film introduced Alia Bhatt,
Varun Dhawan, and Sidharth Malhotra, while the 2019 sequel marked the debut of Ananya Panday and Tara Sutaria. SOTY 3 will be Shanaya Kapoor's first foray into the OTT space.
Shanaya's Bollywood Debut
Shanaya Kapoor will make her Bollywood debut with the romantic film 'Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan', where she stars alongside Vikrant Massey. Directed by Santosh Singh, the film has already been wrapped up and is expected to release in 2025.
Upcoming thriller 'Tu Yaa Main' with
She is also set to appear in the survival thriller 'Tu Yaa Main', where she will share the screen with Adarsh Gourav. The film, slated for a Valentine’s Day release in 2026, promises a thrilling storyline that will captivate audiences.
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