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{{Short description|2025 Indian film by Santosh Singh}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date=May 2025}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan
| image = Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Santosh Singh
| producer = Mansi Bagla Varun Bagla 
| writer = Mansi Bagla<ref>{{cite news |title=Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan teaser: Shanaya Kapoor, Vikrant Massey promise a tender romance |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/aankhon-ki-gustaakhiyan-teaser-shanaya-kapoor-vikrant-massey-promise-a-tender-romance-10049755/ |access-date=7 June 2025 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |date=5 June 2025 |language=en}}</ref>
| based_on = {{based on|''The Eyes Have It''|[[Ruskin Bond]]}}
| starring = [[Vikrant Massey]] Shanaya Kapoor
| music = '''Songs:''' [[Vishal Mishra (composer)|Vishal Mishra]] '''Score:''' Joel Joe Crasto
| cinematography = Tanveer Mir
| editing = Unnikrishnan P.P.
| studio = [[Zee Studios]] Mini Films Open Window Films
| distributor = Zee Studios
| released = {{Film date|2025|7|11|df=y}}
| runtime = 138 minutes<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 July 2025 |title=''Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan'' (12A) |url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/aankhon-ki-gustaakhiyan-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmdmxmdcx |access-date=2 July 2025 |website=[[British Board of Film Classification]]}}</ref>
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| gross = {{estimation}} ₹2.35 crore<ref name="bo">{{cite web |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/aankhon-ki-gustaakhiyan/box-office/ |title=Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan Box Office |website=Bollywood Hungama |access-date=2025-07-19}}</ref>
}}

'''''Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan''''' ({{translation|literal=yes|Eyes' Impudence}}) is a 2025 Indian [[Hindi-language]] [[romantic drama film]] written by Mansi Bagla<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hungama |first=Bollywood |date=2025-06-13 |title=EXCLUSIVE: Producer and writer Mansi Bagla on conceiving the story of Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan: “I've tried to merge vintage romance with the spirit and complexities of Gen Z relationships” |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/exclusive-producer-writer-mansi-bagla-conceiving-story-aankhon-ki-gustaakhiyan-ive-tried-merge-vintage-romance-spirit-complexities-gen-z-relationsh/ |access-date=2025-06-24 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Exclusive: Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan Writer Mansi Bagla Reveals How Karan Johar & YRF Inspired Her {{!}} Filmfare.com |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/exclusive-aankhon-ki-gustaakhiyan-writer-mansi-bagla-reveals-how-karan-johar-yrf-inspired-her-74391.html |access-date=2025-06-24 |website=www.filmfare.com |language=en}}</ref> and directed by Santosh Singh. It is produced by Mansi Bagla and Varun Bagla under [[Zee Studios]] and Mini Films. Adapted from [[Ruskin Bond]]'s short story ''The Eyes Have It'', the film stars [[Vikrant Massey]] as a visually impaired musician and marks the acting debut of Shanaya Kapoor as a theater artist. Principal photography concluded in early 2025 after filming in [[Mussoorie]], [[Mumbai]] and [[Europe]]<ref name=":0" /> and the film was released on 11 July 2025 in theatres.<ref name="UNI2025">{{cite news |title=Vikrant Massey and Shanaya Kapoor's 'Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan' to hit cinemas July 11 |url=https://uniindia.com/vikrant-massey-and-shanaya-kapoor-s-aankhon-ki-gustaakhiyan-to-hit-cinemas-july-11/entertainment/news/3452988.html |publisher=UNI |date=1 May 2025 |access-date=17 May 2025}}</ref><ref name="BH2024">{{cite web |title=Vikrant Massey to play blind musician in Ruskin Bond adaptation |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/vikrant-massey-play-blind-musician-aankhon-ki-gustaakhiyan-movie-adaptation-ruskin-bonds-short-story-report/ |website=Bollywood Hungama |date=28 April 2024 |access-date=17 May 2025 |archive-date=9 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240409072503/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/vikrant-massey-play-blind-musician-aankhon-ki-gustaakhiyan-movie-adaptation-ruskin-bonds-short-story-report/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Plot ==
A visually impaired musician and a theater artist meet during a train journey through [[the Himalayas]]. As they converse without revealing their visual impairments, they form an emotional bond through voice and touch. The story explores their evolving relationship and personal transformations as they navigate societal perceptions, with their connection deepening despite physical limitations.

== Cast ==
* [[Vikrant Massey]] as Jahaan Bakshi, a visually impaired musician
* [[Shanaya Kapoor]] as Saba Shergill, a theater artist<ref name="HT2025">{{cite web |title=Shanaya Kapoor's debut confirmed opposite Vikrant Massey |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/aankhon-ki-gustaakhiyan-shanaya-kapoors-debut-with-vikrant-massey-to-release-on-this-date-101746024301649.html |publisher=Hindustan Times |date=30 April 2025 |access-date=17 May 2025 |archive-date=2 May 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250502055336/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/aankhon-ki-gustaakhiyan-shanaya-kapoors-debut-with-vikrant-massey-to-release-on-this-date-101746024301649.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
*[[Zain Khan Durrani]] as Abhinav Grover <ref>{{cite web | last=Hungama | first=Bollywood | title=Zain Durrani recalls sending “audition via YouTube” to get Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan role: “I didn't hear back immediately” : Bollywood News | website=Bollywood Hungama | date=2025-07-02 | url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/zain-durrani-recalls-sending-audition-via-youtube-get-aankhon-ki-gustaakhiyan-role-didnt-hear-back-immediately/ | access-date=2025-07-09}}</ref>
* [[Saanand Verma]] as Saukhilal
* [[Rajesh Jais]] as Saba's father
* [[Vikram Kochhar]] as Prashant
* [[Bharti Sharma]] as Noor
* Rehmatt Rattan as Tanya
* Shubham Joshi as Receptionist

== Production ==
=== Development ===
Producer Mansi Bagla conceived the project as an adaptation of Ruskin Bond's short story, with Vikrant Massey attached after his performance in ''[[12th Fail]]'' (2023).<ref name="ETVBharat">{{cite web |title=Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan Teaser: Shanaya Kapoor's Bollywood debut is a visually poetic romance with Vikrant Massey |url=https://www.etvbharat.com/en/!entertainment/aankhon-ki-gustakhiyan-teaser-shanaya-kapoors-bollywood-debut-is-a-visually-poetic-romance-with-vikrant-massey-enn25060503700 |publisher=ETV Bharat |date=5 June 2025 |access-date=7 July 2025}}</ref> The film's {{INR}}35 crore budget was financed through significant personal sacrifices by the producers, including selling jewelry and property.<ref name="PatrikaSacrifice">{{cite web |title=For Shanaya Kapoor's debut film, the producer sacrificed his house and jewelry |url=https://www.patrika.com/bollywood-news/for-shanaya-kapoors-debut-film-the-producer-sacrificed-his-house-and-jewelry-know-what-is-the-matter-19749063 |publisher=Patrika |date=5 July 2025 |access-date=7 July 2025 |language=hi}}</ref><ref name="AajTakSacrifice">{{cite news |title=Producer Mansi Bagla sold home and jewellery for Shanaya Kapoor's debut film |url=https://www.aajtak.in/entertainment/bollywood-news/story/aankhon-ki-gustaakhiyaan-producer-mansi-bagla-sold-home-jewelry-for-film-do-not-want-kids-delaying-motherhood-for-career-tmovb-dskc-2279719-2025-07-05 |access-date=7 July 2025 |work=Aaj Tak |date=5 July 2025 |language=hi}}</ref>

Shanaya Kapoor was cast after an extensive audition process where initial choices [[Tara Sutaria]] and [[Pratibha Ranta]] faced scheduling conflicts.<ref name="News18Casting">{{cite web |title=Did You Know Shanaya Kapoor Wasn't The First Choice For Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan? |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/dyk-shanaya-kapoor-wasnt-the-first-choice-for-aankhon-ki-gustakhiyan-aa-9331779.html |publisher=News18 |date=18 June 2025 |access-date=7 July 2025}}</ref> Kapoor underwent four months of workshops and trained with an acting coach to prepare for her role, including performing scenes blindfolded.<ref name="MayapuriBlindfold">{{cite web |title=Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan Actress Shanaya Kapoor Said: 'It Was Not Easy To Perform Blindfolded' |url=https://mayapuri.com/interviews/aankhon-ki-gustakhiyan-actress-shanaya-kapoor-said-it-was-not-easy-to-perform-blindfolded-9473763 |website=Mayapuri |date=25 June 2025 |access-date=7 July 2025}}</ref>

=== Filming ===
Principal photography took place in [[Mussoorie]] (honoring Bond's original Himalayan setting), [[Mumbai]] and [[Europe]]<ref name=":0">{{cite news |title=It's a wrap! Vikrant Massey and Shanaya Kapoor conclude 'Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan' shoot |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/its-a-wrap-vikrant-massey-and-shanaya-kapoor-conclude-aankhon-ki-gustaakhiyan-shoot/articleshow/118856928.cms |access-date=20 September 2025 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=11 March 2025}}</ref> between late 2024 and early 2025.<ref name="JagrukTimes">{{cite web |title=Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan will be released in theaters on 11 July 2025 |url=https://jagruktimes.co.in/entertainment/vikrant-massey-and-shanaya-kapoor-starrer-aankhon-ki-gustakhiyan-will-be-released-in-theaters-on-11-july-2025/ |website=Jagruk Times |date=3 May 2025 |access-date=7 July 2025}}</ref> Cinematographer Tanveer Mir employed close-focus techniques to translate sensory experiences visually, while Kapoor performed key scenes blindfolded to authentically portray blindness.<ref name="MayapuriBlindfold"/><ref name="BhaskarInterview">{{cite web |title=विक्रांत मैसी-शनाया कपूर की 'आंखों की गुस्ताखियां' की प्रोड्यूसर मानसी बागला ने खोले कई राज |url=https://www.bhaskar.com/entertainment/bollywood/news/vikrant-massey-shanaya-kapoor-aankhon-ki-gustakhiyan-producer-mansi-bagla-interview-135377525.html |publisher=Dainik Bhaskar |date=20 June 2025 |access-date=7 July 2025 |language=hi}}</ref> Vikrant Massey researched with visually impaired individuals to prepare for his role.<ref name="ABPVikrant">{{cite web |title=Why Vikrant Massey works in less projects |url=https://www.abplive.com/entertainment/bollywood/aankhon-ki-gustakhiyan-fame-vikrant-massey-says-why-he-works-in-less-projects-2971311 |publisher=ABP News |date=3 July 2025 |access-date=7 July 2025}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan
| type = soundtrack
| artist = [[Vishal Mishra (composer)|Vishal Mishra]]
| released = 17 July 2025
| recorded =
| studio =
| genre = [[Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = {{Duration|m=21|s=44}}
| language = Hindi
| label = [[Zee Music Company]]
| misc = {{External media
| audio1 = {{YouTube|nB381k3OrAM|Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan - Full Album}}
}}
}}

The music was composed by [[Vishal Mishra (composer)|Vishal Mishra]] with lyrics by Mishra and Kaushal Kishore. The first single "Nazara" released on 11 June 2025,<ref name="AajTakNazara">{{cite news |title=Nazara Song: विक्रांत मैसी और शनाया कपूर की इनोसेंट लव केमिस्ट्री देख फैंस हुए दीवाने |url=https://www.aajtak.in/entertainment/bollywood-news/story/aankhon-ki-gustaakhiyan-song-nazara-released-vikrant-massey-shanaya-kapoor-chemistry-innocent-love-tmovp-dskc-2261571-2025-06-11 |access-date=7 July 2025 |work=Aaj Tak |date=11 June 2025 |language=hi}}</ref> followed by the title track "Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan" performed by [[Jubin Nautiyal]] on 21 June.<ref name="PunjabKesari">{{cite web |title=Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan Title Track Released |url=https://m.punjabkesari.in/entertainment/news/vikrant-massey-shanaya-kapoor-s--aankhon-ki-gustakhiyan--title-track-released-2169949 |publisher=Punjab Kesari |date=21 June 2025 |access-date=7 July 2025 |language=hi}}</ref> The final single "Alvida" released on 5 July.<ref name="TimesNowTitle">{{cite web |title=Title Track Out: विक्रांत मैसी-शनाया कपूर के डांस वीडियो ने मचाई धूम |url=https://www.timesnowhindi.com/videos/entertainment-videos/aankho-ki-gustaakhiyan-title-track-out-now-vikrant-massey-shanaya-kapoor-dance-video-152123814 |publisher=Times Now Hindi |date=21 June 2025 |access-date=7 July 2025 |language=hi}}</ref> The soundtrack emphasizes tactile and auditory experiences to align with the film's themes.<ref name="AajTakTitleVideo">{{cite web |title=Bollywood Movie Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan Title Track Released |url=https://www.aajtak.in/programmes/movie-masala/video/bollywood-movie-aankhon-ki-gustakhiyan-title-track-released-featuring-vikrant-massey-shanaya-kapoor-2271023-2025-06-24 |publisher=Aaj Tak |date=24 June 2025 |access-date=7 July 2025 |language=hi}}</ref>
{{track listing
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 21:44
| title1 = Alvida
| extra1 = Vishal Mishra
| lyrics1 = Vishal Mishra
| length1 = 4:18
| title2 = Nazara
| extra2 = Vishal Mishra
| lyrics2 = [[Vishal Mishra (composer)|Vishal Mishra]]
| length2 = 4:11
| title3 = Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan
| note3 = Title Track
| extra3 = [[Jubin Nautiyal]]
| lyrics3 = Vishal Mishra, Kaushal Kishore
| length3 = 3:54
| title4 = Yuhi Safar
| length4 = 3:42
| lyrics4 = Vishal Mishra
| extra4 = Jubin Nautiyal
| title5 = Kya Karun
| length5 = 3:38
| lyrics5 = Vishal Mishra
| extra5 = Vishal Mishra
| title6 = Alvida
| note6 = Asees Version
| length6 = 2:01
| lyrics6 = Vishal Mishra
| extra6 = [[Asees Kaur]]
}}

==Release==
The film was announced on 30 April 2025 with a motion poster confirming its 11 July release date.<ref name="CinemaExpress">{{cite web |title=Vikrant Massey and Shanaya Kapoor's film gets release date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/hindi/news/2025/Apr/30/vikrant-massey-and-shanaya-kapoors-aankhon-ki-gustaakhiyan-gets-release-date-44987.html |publisher=Cinema Express |date=30 April 2025 |access-date=17 May 2025}}</ref> The film premiered at a special industry screening attended by [[Sanjay Kapoor]] and other celebrities.<ref name="NavodayaTimes">{{cite web |title=Sanjay Kapoor at Trailer Launch Event |url=https://www.navodayatimes.in/news/filmi-duniya/sanjay-kapoor-arrived-at-the-trailer-launch-event-of-aankhon-ki-gustakhiyaan-/269203/ |publisher=Navodaya Times |date=2 July 2025 |access-date=7 July 2025 |language=hi}}</ref>

== Reception ==

=== Box office ===
The film concluded its run with a worldwide gross estimated to be ₹2.35 crore.<ref name="bo"/>

=== Critical response ===
The film received mostly negative reviews. {{Rotten Tomatoes prose|27|4.7|11|consensus=|access-date={{RT data|access date}}}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/aankhon_ki_gustaakhiyan |access-date=25 July 2025 |website=Rotten Tomatoes}}</ref>

Rishabh Suri of ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' rated it 2/5 and called it a half-baked love story that fails to sustain its promising premise, and while praising it for its pleasant music and scenic locations, he criticized the movie for its lack of depth, emotional resonance, and dramatic tension, with Vikrant Massey's portrayal of a visually-challenged singer being described as decent but underwhelming.<ref>{{cite web |last=Suri |first=Rishabh |date=11 July 2025 |title=Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan review: Shanaya Kapoor's debut with Vikrant Massey is love story that can't see beyond its flaws |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/aankhon-ki-gustaakhiyan-review-shanaya-kapoors-debut-film-with-vikrant-massey-is-a-love-story-that-cant-see-beyond-it-101752221907947.html |access-date=11 July 2025 |website=Hindustan Times |publisher=HT Media}}</ref> Anurag Singh Bohra of ''[[India Today]]'' rated it 2.5/5 and criticized the film's clichéd storytelling, predictable plot, and lack of emotional depth.<ref>{{cite web |last=Bohra |first=Anurag Singh |date=11 July 2025 |title=Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan review: Shanaya makes promising debut in predictable plot |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/aankhon-ki-gustaakhiyanreview-shanaya-kapoor-promising-debut-predictable-plot-vikrant-massey-film-2754371-2025-07-11 |access-date=11 July 2025 |website=India Today |publisher=Living Media}}</ref> Shilajit Mitra of ''[[The Hindu]]'' criticized its over-reliance on sight-related metaphors, melodramatic second half, and stretched narrative while he also noted that the film's modest charm was weighed down by clichéd writing, heavy-handed symbolism, and lack of emotional subtlety, making it fall short of its potential.<ref>{{cite web |last=Mitra |first=Shilajit |date=11 July 2025 |title='Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan' movie review: The eyes don't have it |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/aankhon-ki-gustaakhiyan-movie-review-the-eyes-dont-have-it/article69799723.ece |access-date=11 July 2025 |website=The Hindu |publisher=Kasturi & Sons}}</ref>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|tt28812582}}

[[Category:2025 Hindi-language films]]
[[Category:Films based on Indian novels]]
[[Category:Films about blind people]]

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