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India.com
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan Trailer: Vikrant Massey And Shanaya Kapoor's Love Story Sees Beyond Sight
New Delhi: The trailer of the much-anticipated romantic drama Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan, starring Vikrant Massey and debutante Shanaya Kapoor, was officially launched in Mumbai today. The film promises a heartfelt love story that explores the emotional spectrum of young romance, from the warmth of first encounters to the pain of heartbreak and the pull of destiny. Set against a soulful musical backdrop, the trailer offers a glimpse into a narrative that blends innocence with emotional complexity. Vikrant Massey steps into uncharted romantic territory, showcasing a fresh side of his acting range, while Shanaya Kapoor impresses in her debut performance with a poised and expressive presence that defies her newcomer status. Directed by Santosh Singh and written by Mansi Bagla, Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan is positioned as a return to classic Bollywood romance, combining emotional storytelling with melodious music by Vishal Mishra. The score adds a deeply nostalgic and emotional tone to the film, which seeks to rekindle the charm of love stories from Bollywood's golden era. Watch The Trailer Here: The trailer launch event was attended by the film's lead cast along with producer duo Mansi Bagla and Varun Bagla, and Zee Studios' Umesh Bansal. Shanaya's parents, Sanjay and Maheep Kapoor, were also present to support her debut. The makers of the musical romantic film had previously unveiled a song, offering a glimpse into the touching and heartwarming chemistry between Vikrant Massey and Shanaya Kapoor. This thoughtfully curated on-screen experience promises to capture the purity of their emotions, drawing audiences into a truly heartfelt journey. Speaking about the song, composer Vishal Mishra said, 'Composing 'Nazara' for Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan has been one of the most personal journeys for me. From the very first note, I wanted to create a melody that feels timeless, something that quietly tugs at your heart and stays with you. The lyrics are woven with innocence and emotion, echoing the tender magic of first love and serendipitous meetings. 'Nazara' is a celebration of vulnerability, of the kind of love that catches you by surprise and lingers like a memory. I truly hope it makes people believe in love all over again.' Presented by Zee Studios and Mini Films, Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan is slated for a theatrical release on July 11, 2025, and is being billed as the perfect monsoon romance for cinema-goers.
Mint
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Why star-powered movies have OTT handprints all over them
Video streaming platforms constantly outbidding each other to acquire the post-theatrical rights of big-ticket films are now getting on board soon as high-profile star vehicles are announced, gaining outsized influence over the filmmaking in the process. For movie studios, the initial payments from the over-the-top ( OTT ) platforms serve as seed funding for production expenses. But beyond that, they are also finding that the theme and plotline of a movie may have to be modified to the platform's requirements. This often means avoiding controversial subjects such as hot-button political or social themes as OTT players, having come under government scrutiny recently, are playing it safe. Theatrical release dates are also sometimes altered or pushed so a film can find space in the streaming platform's quarterly calendar, which is planned in advance. 'The competition for the top 5-10 star films of the year is very high and the race starts right after the director and actor have come on board," said Yusuf Shaikh, business head-feature films, distribution, acquisition and IPR (intellectual property rights) management, at Percept Pictures, an entertainment, media and communications company. While theatrical movies come with censor board certification, streaming platforms still like to play it safe to appease their wide audiences and ensure they don't invoke the government's wrath, he added. Last year, although Nayanthara-starrer Annapoorani-The Goddess of Food had been cleared by the censor board and released in cinemas, it was removed from Netflix on producer Zee Studios' request after the movie triggered objections over its plot. 'While deals once struck are usually not gone back on, there is always pressure that can be put to avoid anything objectionable," said Shaikh. 'For instance, anything related to religion, politics or anti-nation is out of the question. Plus, no form of animal cruelty or violence will be allowed." Also read | Live entertainment takes centre stage on streaming platforms A senior content studio executive said streaming platforms that get on board early in the making of high-profile films are keen to avoid content that could possibly create controversies over religious or nationalist sentiment or be seen as anti-government. Producers have no option but to agree with the streaming platforms, especially if large production budgets, extensive visual effects and foreign crews are involved, the executive added, declining to be identified. Independent trade analyst Sreedhar Pillai said streaming platforms typically agree to come on board for a production after gauging if the buzz around a big-ticket film is adequately high, and depending on the stars associated with the project. 'A lot of delays are happening nowadays because the platform doesn't have a free slot to fit and stream the movie, which means it can't even release in theatres," Pillai added. To be sure, the mad race to acquire rights of big-ticket films often leaves several mid- and small-budget films unsold. 'OTTs can come on board at different stages for different films. For big star cast, event films, they come on board very early. But for smaller films and content films they may do so after watching the film or depending on the reputation of the producer and director," said Vipul Shah, promoter, Sunshine Pictures Ltd. 'They may also come on board after reading the script or after a detailed narration and understanding the vision of the makers." But while streaming platforms generally don't give too many suggestions, in some cases they do expect some changes, he said. Also read | Written off the page: Why Bollywood's screenwriters are struggling to earn a living
