India, June 19 -- After a couple of projects were announced and subsequently shelved, Shanaya Kapoor is finally making her acting debut. Shanaya is starring in Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan opposite Vikrant Massey. Director Santosh Singh, who helmed the film, believes it was "destiny" that the debutante came aboard this project. "This is the right film for Shanaya to enter the industry. It's a challenging role, one that a lot of newcomers haven't done," he says. The daughter of actor-producer Sanjay Kapoor and TV personality Maheep Kapoor, Shanaya's filmi roots made sure her acting career was scrutinised before it had even begun. Ask about his take on nepotism in the film industry and the director notes, "There's no right or wrong to it. Some star kids get chances but do not deliver, leading to all of them being judged the same way. If someone's getting that chance, they need to give their 100% to prove themself. Your background doesn't matter - if your work is good, you will always be welcomed." As for the constant judgement around Shanaya, Santosh says, "Of course, there's a bit of pressure, but we want to let Shanaya's work speak for itself. You see somebody's work and then judge. Everyone deserves a fair chance." He goes on to defend the work the debutante actor has put into the film: "Shanaya's given it her all; she did months of workshops and would send us videos of her progress everyday for four months straight. We didn't go on floors until she was fully prepared." The first look of Vikrant (38) and Shanaya (25) on the film's poster recently received mixed reactions, as some criticised the age gap between the leads. But Santosh is unbothered. "I'm not worried, because I know how well they have complemented each other on-screen. People will react how they want; it's an unusual pairing, but it's what the story required. It's as simple as that," he ends....