The first poster of Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan, starring Vikrant Massey and introducing Shanaya Kapoor, has been released on social media and is generating a lot of buzz. The poster suggests a romantic-drama, which will release on July 11, 2025. This romantic film is directed by Santosh Singh and produced by Mansi and Varun Bagla under Zee Studios and Mini Films. The film is an adaptation of Ruskin Bond’s short story, The Eyes Have It.
Plot and production of Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan
Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan is based on Ruskin Bond’s short story, The Eyes Have It. The film follows a blind musician, played by Vikrant Massey and a theatre artist, played by Shanaya Kapoor, daughter of Sanjay Kapoor and Mahdeep Kapoor. The story is set during a train journey, where both characters connect without knowing much about each other’s physical appearance. It’s a simple yet emotional love story that focuses on feelings, communication and how people can connect even without eyesight. It will be interesting to see this new and fresh pair create magic on the screen with this unique romantic film.
The filming of this film was done in Mussoorie and in parts of Mumbai. Vikrant Massey and Shanaya Kapoor reportedly went through acting workshops to prepare for their roles. The music of the film is composed by Vishal Mishra, who is known for winning hearts with emotional music. The main focus of the film is on detail and subtle emotions.
Fan expectations from Vikrant Massey and Shanaya Kapoor
The first poster of Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan was revealed on June 4, 2025, showing Vikrant Massey and Shanaya Kapoor on a carousel, holding each other passionately, which suggests a romantic theme. The teaser is scheduled to release on June 5, 2025, and the film will hit theatres on July 11, 2025. This is Shanaya Kapoor’s debut film, so there is a lot of interest in how she performs. Meanwhile, Vikrant Massey has created a good fan base for himself after his role in Haseen Dilruba and 12th Fail and those fans have a lot of expectations from this film and the actor.
Who is Shanaya Kapoor?
Shanaya Kapoor, born on November 3, 1999, is the daughter of actor Sanjay Kapoor and Maheep Kapoor. She began her journey in the film industry as an assistant director on the film, Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl. Although, initially, her debut was supposed to be with Dharma Productions but that project got shelved, and now, she is all set to debut with this film, Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan. Apart from films, she has also appeared in a music video, Vibe by Guru Randhawa which released on YouTube on May 16, 2025.
More about Vikrant Massey
Vikrant Massey, born on April 3, 1987, in Mumbai, is a famous Indian actor, who is known for his versatility across television, films and web series. He began his acting career with television shows like Dhoom Machaao Dhoom in 2007 and he gained recognition with Balika Vadhu. Shifting to films, he made his debut with Lootera and gained a loyal fan base with films like Haseen Dilruba, The Sabarmati Report, 12th Fail and more. Vikrant is loved and celebrated for his ability to portray complex characters with depth and authenticity. His upcoming projects include Dostana 2 and White.
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