US EditionAankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan First Review: Vikrant Massey-Shanaya Kapoor's Love Flick Impresses Internet, ‘Fresh Warmth Of…’
INDIA, JUL 11 – The film explores a unique romance between a blind musician and an actress training to act blind, set against scenic train journeys with music by Vishal Mishra.
- The Bollywood film Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan, starring Vikrant Massey and Shanaya Kapoor, premiered on July 11, 2025 in theatres.
- The film adapts Ruskin Bond's short story 'The Eyes Have It', focusing on a blind musician and an actor pretending to be blind who meet on a train to Mussoorie.
- The story explores their evolving relationship, with Shanaya Kapoor debuting as Saba, a theatre artiste using method acting, and Massey playing the visually impaired Jahaan.
- A film trade analyst predicted an opening of 50-80 lakh nett, describing it as a poor beginning, while a viewer complimented the film for its refreshing and visually appealing portrayal of love.
- Despite mixed reviews and low commercial expectations, the film’s post-theatrical digital rights were sold to Zee5, with the OTT release date not yet finalized.
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Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan first review: Vikrant Massey-Shanaya Kapoor's love flick impresses Internet, ‘Fresh warmth of…’
Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan, directed by Santosh Singh, premiered on July 11, marking Shanaya Kapoor's debut alongside Vikrant Massey. The romantic drama, adapted from Ruskin Bond's short story, received mixed reviews.
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