Manish Malhotra’s Gustaakh Ishq - Kucch Pehle Jaisa to release in theatres on 21st November

Gustaakh Ishq to release on 21 November

With his first film, Gustaakh Ishq-Kuch Pehle Jaisa, renowned fashion designer Manish Malhotra is making a daring foray into narrative after decades of defining glamour through fabric and couture.

Manish's first production under the Stage5 Production banner is sure to evoke strong emotions and resurrect the romance of classic love tales.

Slated for release on 21st November 2025, the film is described as a poignant, romantic tale, weaving together the magic of old-school love with the elegance of visual storytelling — something that Malhotra’s aesthetic sensibility is bound to enhance.

Set in the evocative Purani Dilli and the vanishing Kothi of Punjab, Gustaakh Ishq, which was directed by Vibhu Puri, offers a visual journey through two culturally rich landscapes in addition to a love story.

Vijay Varma, Fatima Sana Shaikh, and the renowned Naseeruddin Shah are among the film's powerful ensemble cast members.

Gustaakh Ishq is more than just a movie in many respects; it's a passion project that captures Malhotra's enduring passion for storytelling and movies. “With Gustaakh Ishq, Manish Malhotra marks his first cinematic production under Stage5 Production and creates a passion project that seeps into storytelling.”

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Adding to the film’s emotional richness is its recently released first song ‘Ul Jalool Ishq’, a collaboration that brings together some of India’s finest talents: Vishal Bhardwaj for music, Gulzar for lyrics, Resul Pookutty for sound design, and vocals by Shilpa Rao and Papon. T

The song already strikes a chord with viewers and establishes the lyrical, emotional tone of the movie.

Gustaakh Ishq, which he co-produced with his brother Dinesh Malhotra, marks a turning point in both Manish Malhotra's career and the changing face of Indian cinema, where emotion, storytelling, and aesthetics are expertly combined.

As the film’s announcement captiones, “The season of love is here, with Gustaakh Ishq landing in theatres on 21st November.”