Karan Johar talks 'lineage benefit' while praising Shanaya Kapoor for bagging pan-India film with Mohanlal

Karan Johar, Shanaya Kapoor. Pic/Instagram

Before making her Hindi film debut with ‘Bedhadak', Shanaya Kapoor bagged her first pan-India film alongside Mohanlal. The actress will soon be making her Hindi film debut with Karan Johar's production house. The pan-India film will be helmed by Nanda Kishore and also star Roshan Meka and Zahrah S Khan. After the announcement of Shanaya bagging the pan-India film, ‘Vrushabha', Karan Johar took to his social media handle to praise her. In his note, he also addressed lineage benefit and privilege. He ended the note hinting at an announcement for Shanaya's debut film ‘Bedhadak'.

"Some journeys are perceived as privileged some are also given the tag of lineage benefit … and all of that is true but in you Shanaya @shanayakapoor02 I have only seen a girl who dreamt of nothing but being a pure artist and facing the camera only when you had put in all that immense hard work and so much passion…. This is such a brilliant opportunity for you … so much to learn from the legendary @mohanlal sir.. who I admire and respect so much," he wrote.

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"#VRUSHABHA is a pan-Indian spectacle that will wow the world with its narrative and breathtaking visuals … as family to you I am ever so grateful to the entire team for giving us this opportunity … thank you to the immensely talented #roshanmeka… to Connekkt media AVS studios and to my darling and the best @ektarkapoor… we are humbled and grateful to all of you…. You go shine on girl… focus on the end goal and never be distracted by obstacles on your course! Your perseverance will guide you…. And you and I both know what exciting news is yet to come," he added.

According to a press release, the actor will play a pivotal role who "bridges the gap between past and present timelines of this epic action entertainer".

"I am highly excited to face the camera and begin shooting, there will be so much to learn and explore from this film. The storyline is a fascinating one which has stayed with me. Also, the film has all big names associated with it, and is being made on a massive scale, it's the kind of role any young actor would be excited, and inspired to play. Especially so early in one's career. It's a dream come true. And with Mohanlal sir on board, I feel honoured to be a part of 'Vrushabha'. Extremely grateful," Shanaya said in a statement.

Zahrah is the daughter of veteran star Salma Agha and will be making her debut in Indian cinema with "Vrushabha". She will essay the role of a warrior princess.

The project is produced by Abhishek Vyas, Vishal Gurnani, Juhi Parekh Mehta and Shyam Sunder of First Step Movies, Ektaa R Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor of Balaji Telefilms and Varun Mathur of Connekkt Media.