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Shanaya Kapoor scores big at NBA event with celebrity game debut

From school courts to NBA's spotlight—how Shanaya Kapoor turned a childhood passion into a viral moment. Her journey bridges films and sports.

The image shows a basketball game between the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Lakers. We can see...
The image shows a basketball game between the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Lakers. We can see people playing basketball on the court, with a basketball net in the background and buildings and lights in the distance. There are also people wearing sneakers in the image.

Shanaya Kapoor scores big at NBA event with celebrity game debut

Shanaya Kapoor, daughter of Bollywood actors Sanjay and Maheep Kapoor, has long been a basketball fan. Recently, she took part in an NBA event, sharing her excitement on social media. The experience marked another step in her growing connection with the sport and entertainment world. Kapoor first picked up basketball during her school years, developing a lasting passion for the game. Before stepping into acting, she worked behind the scenes as an assistant director on Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl. Her acting debut came later with the romantic drama Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan.

Her involvement with the NBA has grown over time. As part of promotional and cultural exchange programmes, she has attended fan engagement events. This year, she participated in a 3-on-3 Celebrity Game and took centre stage at the opening ceremony of the tournament. After the event, Kapoor posted pictures from the BUDX NBA House on social media. She described the experience as special, expressing gratitude for celebrating a game she has always loved.

Kapoor’s NBA appearance highlights her dual interests in sports and entertainment. Having worked in films and now engaging with basketball, she continues to explore different creative fields. Her recent involvement with the league adds another chapter to her public journey.

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