Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyaan is a romantic drama that promises nostalgia and deep emotion, clothed in the glamor of old-school storytelling. The film attempts to blend the poetic visuals with a layered narrative, with Vikrant Massey leading its cast. Does it deliver? Here is a detailed Vikrant Massey’s Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyaan Review.
Cast and Crew
Lead Cast
Vikrant Massey in the role of Aditya
Tanya Maniktala in the role of Noor
Director: Karan Darra
Writer: Karan Darra
Music: Anurag Saikia
Cinematography: Satya Nagpaul
Production: T-Series & Vishesh Films
Story
The story goes around a serene town and the character Aditya–a shy bookseller–who is impregnated with poetry, and then Noor-an animated woman who comes into his quiet world. Their love story unfolds in time, with the spaces in between where they live like a loving glance, a word, and even silence. Yet there is a past that hangs above their softening bond.
The film has many aesthetic ideas and, at the same time, subtle emotional beats. The story line is simple-but very purposely slow paced, so that viewers can marinate in the emotions of the characters. The premise itself does not have anything very novel, but the treatment through visual storytelling, diary entries, and symbolic elements sets it apart from the typical kind of love stories.
However, the second half seemed a little extended with no real build-up towards an explosive climax. The emotional authenticity and charm of the first half do a lot of the heavy lifting, though.
One more time, Vikrant Massey proves why he stands out as one of the most versatile actors in contemporary cinema. His restrained, thoughtful performance as ‘Aditya’ is nuanced as it is; really, one can safely say that he communicates more with his eyes rather than his words, true to the title of the film.
While Tanya Maniktala deserves much credit for her performance, she manages to achieve a balanced grace in creating the character of Noor, while allowing for a little boldness as well. Unforced, their chemistry feels preserved; but really more than that, it’s the quiet moments shared between the two that scintillate.
Supporting actors have little scope, but they have acted well while not crossing the boundary.
Plus Points
Soulful performance by Vikrant Massey
Evocative cinematography and poetic visuals
Melodious and apt moodmatching soundtrack
Strong emotional undercurrents yet without melodrama
Minus Points
Pace may feel too slow for some viewers
Slightly underwhelming second-half conflict
Highly predictable storyline with few minimal twists
Some scenes feel like visual montages without plot progression
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