With multiple releases this Friday, Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan is the one released in limited screens. Not every film walks in with drumrolls. Some tiptoe in, unannounced, telling their story quietly, hoping you’ll just pause and feel. Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan is that kind of film. It doesn’t try to impress you with scale or spectacle. It simply tells a tender story—one that sits with you like an afterthought you can’t ignore.
The film stars Vikrant Massey, debutant Shanaya Kapoor, Zain Khan Durrani, and Saanand Verma in pivotal roles. Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan is directed by Santosh Singh, written by Mansi Bagla, and produced by Vipin Bagla, Mansi Bagla, and Vipin Agnihotri. It is a love story between a blind musician and a theatre artist. Let’s dig into what makes this quiet film worth your attention.
Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan Story
The story draws inspiration from Ruskin Bond’s short gem The Eyes Have It, and it’s adapted with a touch of innocence and freshness. We meet an upcoming actress (Shanaya Kapoor), who’s prepping for a challenging role—a blind woman. She decides to live the experience, blindfolded, hoping to understand what it feels like to exist without sight.
In this unusual phase of self-discovery, she meets a fellow passenger (played by Vikrant Massey), someone who appears to be her guide. She assumes he can see, but in a quiet twist, he, too, is blind. That’s where the beauty begins—two people meeting in the dark, without knowing how truly alike they are.
The story isn’t built on grand gestures or loud drama—it’s about subtle deception, accidental intimacy, and a bond that forms in silence. A premise like this doesn’t come often in mainstream Hindi cinema, and when it does, it deserves to be seen with a patient heart.
Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan Review
There’s something delicate about this film. It doesn’t force its emotions. It doesn’t follow trends or try to be clever. Instead, it focuses on the core idea—what if love happened without the lens of appearances?
The first thing that stands out is the visual grammar of the film. Every frame feels like a soft painting—no harsh lights, no overdone filters. Just natural moments. The cinematography speaks to the mood of the film—gentle, calm, and at times, poetic. Writer Mansi Bagla has written the story with utmost sincerity, and director Santosh Singh did his best to bring that story to life.
The screenplay does lose a bit of grip in the second half. There are moments where you wish the pace picked up or the emotional payoff hit harder. But the intention behind the film is so sincere, you’re willing to overlook the bumps. There are also light moments that balance the heaviness. It doesn’t become a preachy, art-house slow-burn. Instead, it walks the fine line between emotional and entertaining, with a bit of humour and charm thrown in.
Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan Performances
Let’s talk about Vikrant Massey—because he truly anchors this film. His performance is heartfelt without being performative. There’s a kind of restraint in his acting that makes you lean in. You feel the silence in his pauses, the ache in his stillness. He’s not just playing blind—he’s feeling it. That’s rare.
Shanaya Kapoor, making her big debut, is a pleasant surprise. There’s a sense of honesty in her portrayal. Of course, it’s not perfect, but she isn’t trying too hard either. She’s natural, composed, and has that quiet screen presence that feels promising. With the right roles, she could grow into something special.
Saanand Verma brings some quirky energy with his usual comic timing, and Zain Khan Durrani, though limited in screen time, makes a solid impact with his layered expression.
Final Verdict
Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan is not the kind of film that will trend on a Friday night or draw packed houses at single screens. It knows its space, it knows its heart—and it speaks to a very specific kind of viewer.
It’s for those who still believe cinema can be gentle. For those who like stories that breathe, that pause, and that reflect. Yes, it stumbles. Yes, it’s not built for the masses. But in its little missteps, there’s still something touching and true.
If you’re tired of noise and want something that quietly tugs at your emotions, Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan might just surprise you. Don’t go looking for fireworks. Go in looking to feel.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐½ (3.5/5)
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