Shanaya Kapoor turned 25 on Thursday, November 2, 2026, but the celebration took a backseat to work. Instead of a party or quiet time with family, she spent the day balancing promotional commitments for her upcoming series Student of the Year: After Dark and ongoing filming duties. The project marks her first major entry into the OTT space and is a bold evolution of the popular franchise, taking a darker, more intense turn under the direction of Reema Maya and production by Dharmatic Entertainment.
Shanaya stars in a double role, a key narrative device that adds complexity to the story’s unfolding drama. The series is set to premiere on JioHotstar on November 13. That the birthday fell amid such a packed schedule didn’t dampen her spirits. Speaking about the experience, she told Bollywood Hungama: “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.” Her career momentum isn’t limited to this single project. Shanaya has an ambitious pipeline ahead.
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