Anupama Chopra reviews Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan, the romantic drama starring Vikrant Massey and debutant Shanaya Kapoor. Directed by Santosh Singh and produced by Mansi Bagla, this film is inspired by Ruskin Bond's classic 1950s short story "The Eyes Have It."
In this detailed review for The Hollywood Reporter India, Anupama examines how the film attempts to recreate the magic of old-school romantic films but struggles with an implausible screenplay. She discusses the performances of both leads - praising Vikrant Massey's natural acting ability while noting Shanaya Kapoor's sincere debut effort despite working with challenging material.
The review covers the film's plot about a Delhi theater actor (Shanaya Kapoor) who embarks on a unique method acting experiment, wearing a blindfold for two weeks to prepare for a role as a visually impaired character. During her train journey to Mussoorie, she meets a musician (Vikrant Massey) who is actually blind, leading to a romantic connection built on mistaken perceptions.
Anupama also highlights the film's beautiful music by Vishal Mishra, particularly the title track, while critiquing the logic-free plotting and contrived romantic scenarios. The review provides insights into how the adaptation expands Bond's slender short story into a full-length feature, with mixed results.
