After overcoming several hurdles, Shanaya Kapoor has officially stepped into Bollywood as an actress. She stars opposite Vikrant Massey in the much-anticipated romantic drama Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan, directed by Santosh Singh. The film, releasing today (Friday, July 11), is an adaptation of Ruskin Bond’s beloved short story The Eyes Have It. Let’s dive into what audiences and netizens are saying about this heartfelt film.
Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan centers on Jahaan (Vikrant Massey), a visually impaired musician, and Saaba (Shanaya Kapoor), a theatre artist and aspiring actress. The story unfolds during a train journey through the Himalayas, where the two strangers form a deep emotional bond while concealing their visual impairments. Through conversations, voice, and touch, their connection grows, creating a touching narrative of love, trust, and understanding.
As per reports, Zee5 has acquired the digital streaming rights for the film. This means Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan will premiere on Zee5 after its theatrical run, although the exact OTT release date is yet to be announced.
The film is releasing alongside Rajkummar Rao’s much-awaited gangster drama Maalik, which features Manushi Chhillar and Prosenjit Chatterjee among others, setting the stage for an exciting box office clash.As the film opens in theaters today, social media is buzzing with opinions. Many viewers are sharing their thoughts on whether Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan is worth watching this weekend.
If you’re curious about Vikrant Massey and Shanaya Kapoor’s on-screen chemistry or the film’s emotional storytelling, the tweets circulating might help you decide if it belongs on your watchlist.Stay tuned to see how Shanaya Kapoor’s debut fares and whether Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan captures hearts across the nation!
One Twitter user praised Vikrant Massey and Shanaya Kapoor’s film Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan, giving it a 3.5/5 rating along with a detailed review.
The user wrote, “Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyan एक visually beautiful फिल्म है, जिसमें Vikrant Massey की performance दिल छू जाती है।
Romance और emotions का अच्छा balance है, लेकिन screenplay थोड़ा predictable है और कुछ scenes unnecessarily dragged लगते हैं।”
Meanwhile, another user on X tweeted, “Despite having decent music, there’s simply NO buzz around #AankhonKiGustaakhiyan. Even its target audience – the youngsters – seem unaware of its release date.”
