Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan is a new romantic drama film starring Vikrant Massey and Shanaya Kapoor. This marks Shanaya Kapoor’s debut in Bollywood. She is the daughter of actor Sanjay Kapoor and Maheep Kapoor. The movie is directed by Santosh Singh and will be released in theatres on July 11.
The movie tells a touching love story between Jahaan (Vikrant), a blind musician, and Saba (Shanaya), a visually impaired theatre artist. Their journey begins with a blindfolded experiment, leading to a deep emotional connection. The plot explores love, heartbreak, and whether they can reunite despite life’s challenges.
The story is inspired by Ruskin Bond’s short story “The Eyes Have It”, which also features themes of blindness and emotional depth. The film transforms this story into a full-fledged romantic drama, set in visually beautiful locations.
As the story progresses, the couple goes through joyful and emotional moments, but later face separation. Saba moves on with someone else, while Jahaan is shown heartbroken, leaving audiences wondering about the ending — a reunion or a bittersweet goodbye.
The trailer, which runs for 2 minutes and 39 seconds, received positive reactions from fans. Viewers loved Vikrant’s performance and were pleasantly surprised by Shanaya’s natural acting skills. Many praised her for her confidence despite being a newcomer.
The cinematography, music, and emotional tone of the film stood out. One fan even suggested the cinematographer deserves special credit. Vishal Mishra’s music also adds to the emotional impact of the film. The film is produced by Zee Studios, Mini Films, and Open Window Films.
Shanaya shared that the film was a deeply emotional and special project for her. She appreciated working with Vikrant and praised director Santosh Singh for his guidance. She said she was nervous but excited for people to see her debut.