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'Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan' Trailer Review: Vikrant Massey and Shanaya Kapoor create old-world charm in a romance filed with passion and ache
Vikrant Massey cannot see. Shanaya Kapoor doesn't want to see. This is what one can gather from the trailer of Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan. The title is not just an ode to the 1999 song, but today's idea of love too. It's a film that tries to make a space for itself in a landscape suffocated by gore.
Bringing a fresh wave of romantic musical is the dynamic actor Vikrant and debutant Shanaya, who weave a tale of emotions, and showcase the warmth of first chance encounters, the innocence of falling in love, facing betrayal and heartbreak, but overall, coming back to each other as a part of their destiny's plan!
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The trailer offers glimpses into the film's engaging plot that not only showcases the sweet side of love, but also balances the bitter side of it. Vikrant surprises everyone by stepping into a whole new romantic territory by essaying a challenging role, and Shanaya looks equally confident despite making her Bollywood debut. She balances each frame and each emotion earnestly, such that she seems like an experienced actress.
In addition to their performances, the film's impact and appeal are enhanced manifold by its soulful musical score, lent by Vishal Mishra. For quite some time, audiences have been eagerly waiting to witness magic on the big screens, with stories that bring back the long-lost experience of watching warm and innocent love tales. Going by the heart-warming and mesmerizing trailer of Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan, it totally seems like this film is geared up to bring back the lost charm of Bollywood's OG romantic era.
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