Renowned Bollywood fashion designer Manish Malhotra is preparing to make his debut as a producer. He shared this exciting news on his social media on August 24. The movie, titled Gustaakh Ishq, has released its teaser today, which gives a sense of classic, retro, and romantic charm.

 

The poster, which was also released today, shows Naseeruddin Shah, Fatima Sana Shaikh, and Vijay Varma. Vijay and Fatima are depicted gazing lovingly at each other, while Naseeruddin Shah is seen smiling and holding a cat. The teaser certainly gives a strong sense of retro romance, and the overall setup presents a proper vintage aesthetic. Also, the background song, Uljalool Ishq, seems to represent a form of irrational or obsessive love.

The film will be produced under Manish Malhotra’s production banner, Stage5 Production. Set in the by-lanes of Old Delhi and the fading vintage houses of Punjab, Gustaakh Ishq is a love story of passion and unspoken desire, drawing from a world where architecture holds memory and music carries longing.

 

The film is directed by Vibhu Puri, with music by Vishal Bhardwaj, lyrics by Gulzar, sound by Resul Pookutty, and cinematography by Manush Nandan. It features a cast ranging from the veteran Naseeruddin Shah to the talented Vijay Varma, Fatima Sana Shaikh, and Sharib Hashmi.

 

Regarding his foray into Bollywood as a producer, Manish Malhotra said, “My passion for cinema originated during my childhood. The silver screen served as my portal to the world, and observing the colours, attire, music, and lifestyles presented in cinema halls profoundly influenced my imagination and motivated me to pursue a career as a designer. Now, venturing into film production feels like my way of expressing gratitude to the medium that has given me so much. With Stage5 Production, the path forward involves embracing the unforeseen, through narratives, genres, and films that continue to both surprise and inspire.” 

 

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