Shanaya Kapoor Shines in ‘Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan’ Trailer, Sanjay Kapoor Gets Emotional

On Tuesday, July 1, 2025, the trailer of Vikrant Massey and Shanaya Kapoor’s upcoming film Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan was launched. The film marks Shanaya Kapoor’s debut in Bollywood. Inspired by Ruskin Bond’s short story The Eyes Have It, the film is directed by Santosh Singh, with the story written by Mansi Bagla and Niranjan Iyengar.

The Set and Shanaya-Vikrant's Look

The trailer launch event, held on Tuesday, was beautifully designed to reflect the film's theme. A red tandem bicycle with a basket full of pink flowers was part of the decor. Talking about the stars' appearances — Shanaya looked stunning in a lemon-colored off-shoulder designer saree with a transparent, glittery pallu. She paired the look with green-stone earrings and kept her makeup light and hair open. Vikrant, on the other hand, wore a black coat with grey trousers and a tie, exuding a charming, dashing presence.

Sanjay and Maheep Came to Support Shanaya

Shanaya’s father and actor Sanjay Kapoor, mother Maheep Kapoor, and brother Jahaan Kapoor attended the event to support her. Maheep shared that she had already seen the film and absolutely loved it.
Sanjay Kapoor said, “I’ve been in this industry for 30 years, but I’ve never been this nervous. Before I tear up, thank you!” He became emotional and walked off the stage.

Shanaya Taught Me a Lot – Vikrant

What made the event even more special was the fact that this film is Shanaya’s debut. Vikrant Massey appreciated her wholeheartedly and said, “I learnt a lot from her — things I couldn’t learn in all these years. Tonight, the real star is Shanaya.”
Vikrant also shared that he had previously worked with director Santosh Singh and composer Vishal Mishra in Broken But Beautiful around 7–8 years ago, and now they’ve reunited for this film.

Director Santosh Singh said, “This is the first film for many of us — be it Shanaya, me, Vishal, or Mansi. Shanaya is like a rocket, and we’re about to launch her. You all will be delighted to watch her.”

Producers Varun and Mansi Bagla Speak

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Producer Varun Bagla revealed, “Many don’t know this, but ‘Mini Films’ is named after my wife Mansi, whose nickname is Mini. It was her dream. Three years ago, while walking in Mussoorie, she said, ‘I want to make an innocent love story — like in the 90s, but in today’s language.’ That’s how it all started.”
Mansi Bagla added, “Love is a universal theme — it can never be wrong. I believe in true love, and that’s how Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan was born.”

Press Questions – Shanaya and Vikrant Respond

Shanaya said, “When I read the script, I read it as a viewer — and the story taught me something: to understand people without judgment, to love not with eyes but with the heart. Saba is everything to me, and when I wore her costume, I felt like I was her.”
She also praised Vikrant for making her feel extremely comfortable on set, saying, “He never treated me like a newcomer. He always respected me.”Talking about love, she added, “Love is universal.”

A Bold Role for Both Actors

Vikrant said, “Honestly, this film felt like a debut for me too. I’ve never done something like this — and that was the challenge. Shanaya playing a blind character in her very first film is a bold, admirable move.”
He further added, “Through this film, we want to bring dignity and respect to the blind community.”He highlighted a powerful line from the film: ‘We don’t want sympathy, we want respect.’
“That’s the thought behind this story — to represent that community with dignity. The film is so full of emotion that within 5–7 minutes, you’ll forget the characters are visually impaired — you’ll connect with them from the heart.”

‘Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan’ is a heartwarming love story of two people who cannot see — but deeply feel each other. Vikrant Massey and Shanaya Kapoor are pairing up on screen for the first time. The film portrays not just love but also empathy, respect, and meaningful connection. The film is set to release in theatres on July 11, 2025.

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