Film: Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan

Cast: Vikrant Massey, Shanaya Kapoor, Zain Khan Durrani

Direction: Santosh Singh

Rating: 3.5 Moons

Storyline 

‘Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan’ is the love story of Jahan and Saba, two characters who are blind but whose souls and emotions are fully alive. The two meet on a train and from there begins a beautiful journey that includes love, bonding, separation and the hope of meeting again. In today's era of action and masala films, it comes like a breath of fresh air. Simple, honest and heart-warming.

Direction

The simplicity and beauty with which Santosh Singh has portrayed this film is commendable. Every frame reflects the innocence of love, the depth of pain and the truth of relationships. It won't be wrong to say that Santosh Singh's direction is the soul of this film. He has connected classic love stories with the language and emotions of today - and that too without any melodrama or artificiality.

Acting

Shanaya and Vikrant are the biggest strengths of this film. The chemistry between the two is so natural and effective that you start connecting with their journey. The way Shanaya has brought gentleness and depth to the character of Saba is commendable. On the other hand, Vikrant has portrayed sensitivity, innocence and pain in the character of Jahan beautifully. Both their performances are realistic and heartfelt.

Dialogue and writing

The specialty of the film is its simple and honest writing. Without any pretense or heavy dialogues, the film goes straight to the heart. This is a story that does not make noise, but slowly touches your soul. The topic of today’s generation like ‘ghosting’ is portrayed very sensitively, which makes the film even more relatable.

Music

As a musical love story, ‘Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyaan’ takes the audience on a beautiful journey of emotions. Every song blends in with the story and brings out the emotions of the characters. The background score is also perfect, not too loud, not too soft, just as much as is required.

Overall

‘Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyaan’ is a sweet, sensitive and heart-warming love story that connects with today’s young generation as well as the mature audience. At a time when there is less space for emotions and true love in cinema, this film revives that lost innocence.