Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan OTT Release Date
The film finally lands on OTT—Zee5, September 5, 2025. Yup, you don’t have to dress up for the theatre or fumble for change at the popcorn counter anymore. I’ve been tracking this ever since the theater run, where, honestly, the halls weren’t exactly bursting at the seams. The whole "romantic, literary adaptation" thing didn’t set the cash registers ringing, but now, with an OTT release, the audience it always needed (introverts, hopeless romantics, people tired of action noise) finally gets a shot at curling up with it at home.
I remember missing it in theatres—partly because Mussoorie monsoon is no joke, partly because everyone said, “wait for digital.” Now, with the drizzle outside and chai in hand, there's something charming about watching people stumble through love on screen.
Cast
Let’s get right to the star power—there’s been plenty of chatter about this, especially since it’s a debut for at least one familiar surname. Here’s the main cast, table-style (because bullet lists can get a little too teacher-vibe sometimes):
|
Actor |
Role |
|---|---|
|
Vikrant Massey |
Jahaan (visually impaired musician) |
|
Shanaya Kapoor |
Saba (theatre artist & debutant role) |
|
Zain Khan Durrani |
Abhinav (the best friend, love triangle) |
|
Javed Khan King |
Himself (cameo—yes, that Javed Khan) |
It’s fun watching Shanaya Kapoor get nervous in interviews talking about her debut, and Vikrant Massey—he makes “pensive and brooding” look so easy. Zain Khan Durrani’s role peps up the classic love triangle dynamic, and Javed Khan’s cameo? Mostly for the memes, but hey, everyone loves a surprise familiar face.
Plot
The story kicks off with a visually impaired musician (Massey) and a method-acting theatre artist (Kapoor) who meet on a train winding through the Himalayas. They hit it off—classic banter, slow-burn chemistry—but with a twist: neither reveals their impairment. It’s less "meet-cute" and more "let’s navigate life’s ironies and connection without seeing each other” (literally).
I’ll admit, some plot choices are wild—like Saba blindfolding herself for days (method acting or minor madness?), or the bit where they fall in love before even daring to see each other's faces. It echoes Ruskin Bond’s “The Eyes Have It”—romantic, poetic, and sometimes so impractical you want to shake someone. Still, by the third act, there’s a lot of soulful piano and enough heartache to keep you rooting for them, even when you’re also rolling your eyes at the melodrama. The Europe detour, with a surprise musical reunion and a love triangle twist, adds just enough “Bollywood full circle” to satisfy fans of grand, convoluted endings.
Honestly? It’s not perfect—the pacing’s odd, some scenes are pure “mainstream Hindi film logic” (why exactly is Saba so blindly trusting?), but there’s something old-school charming about it that makes it easy to watch, especially on a lazy weekend.
Where to Watch
Exclusively streaming on Zee5 from September 5, 2025. That’s the only official platform, so don’t fall for dodgy links or weird Telegram channels. If you missed the Mussoorie mist and multiplex mustiness, here’s your second chance. Grab your snacks, because—love triangle + music + mountains + OTT = comfort viewing, glitches and all.
If you ask me, “Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan” is best enjoyed when you’re feeling a bit wistful yourself—maybe after a late-night scroll through old texts, or while the rain taps at your window. Go in for the performances, stay for the moments of vulnerability, and forgive the sillier plot points. Every so often, imperfect love stories are more relatable than flawless ones—and this one wears its heart (and its Bollywood-isms) on its sleeve.
