Bollywood lovers were burning with desire as the first look poster of Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan teased the sizzling chemistry showcased by stars Vikrant Massey and Shanaya Kapoor. Directed by Santosh Singh, noted for Netflix’s Broken But Beautiful, this romantic drama is an adaptation of Ruskin Bond’s piercing short story, 'The Eyes Have It.' 

Debutante Shanaya Kapoor joins Vikrant Massey in a soulful tale of love and perception

Vikrant Massey and Shanaya Kapoor star in the film, shot against the stunning backdrops of Mussoorie and Mumbai, as an emotional coming-of-age tale of a blind musician and a bohemian theater artist unfolds. Their serendipitous intersection on a train journey develops into a masterclass of developing and evolving their identities, their distinct perspectives, their ability to both individualistically flourish and collectivistically nurture one another and their complex and ethereal odyssey of romantic love fundamentally. It is a poster that embodies the deep connection between the two, sure to deliver the warmth and artistry of performances we’ve grown to expect from this tale. Massey, buffing the tough-edged contours of his recent features, ushers in a softer, more loving infographic picture, while Kapoor, four months of training with a professional dancer clearly palpable in her first livewire moments, draws upon the first-time actor’s fear and dogma and harnesses them into tenderness and veracity.

A love story inspired by Ruskin Bond’s 'The Eyes Have It' comes alive on screen

Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan, produced by Mini Films and Zee Studios, with music by Vishal Mishra, is set to hit theatres on July 11, 2025.. ZEE5 is now ready to mesmerize the audience with this heartfelt story of love, hope and inspiration with the digital premiere of Harshvardhan Kulkarni's directorial debut after its theatrical release.