Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan (2025) is a tender Hindi romantic‑musical drama directed by Santosh Singh, based on Ruskin Bond’s charming short story The Eyes Have It. The film stars Vikrant Massey as Jahaan, a visually impaired musician, and marks the cinematic debut of Shanaya Kapoor as Saba, an introspective theatre artist. The narrative unfolds during a chance train journey through Mussoorie, where voice and silence weave a fragile, emotional bond between two souls connecting beyond sight
With captivating performances by Massey and Kapoor, the film captures both the vulnerability of first love and the intimate explorations of perception and longing Indian Community+3Boh+3The Times of India+3 . Their chemistry, grounded in trust and quiet moments, shines through gradual conversations, shared silences, and a lingering air of poetic romance
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The production features evocative visuals by Tanveer Mir, beautifully capturing the mist‑draped hills of Mussoorie and the intimate confines of a train cabin. The original songs by Vishal Mishra and the poignant background score by Joel Joe Crasto amplify the emotional resonance, making music an integral character in itself India .
Released on 11 July 2025, the film was promoted as a soulful monsoon watch and generated buzz for reviving classic Bollywood romance with a modern, sensory twist
. Though critics noted that the film sometimes stretched its simple premise into clichéd melodrama, they widely appreciated Shanaya Kapoor’s debut performance and the film’s soulful first half
At its heart, Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan asks us to listen, feel, and connect—with empathy, imagination, and vulnerability. This full‑length cinematic gem is perfect for audiences craving quiet, heartfelt storytelling, earnest performances, and the kind of romantic cinema that lingers long after the final note.
Vikrant Massey as Jahaan, a visually impaired musician
Shanaya Kapoor as Saba, a theatre artist (Bollywood debut)
