Archive · 23 Nov 2025
Manish Malhotra's Love for Cinema Leads Him to Produce 'Gustaakh Ishq'
Famous fashion designer Manish Malhotra loves movies so much that he's now producing one.
His first film, 'Gustaakh Ishq', is about love and is set in old Delhi and Punjab.
It has big stars and a beautiful song by Gulzar, Vishal Bhardwaj, and Arijit Singh.
Manish has two more films coming up too.
Manish Malhotra, renowned fashion designer, is making his debut as a film producer with 'Gustaakh Ishq: Kucch Pehle Jaisa'
Malhotra's love for movies began at age six and inspired his career in costume design and now production
'Gustaakh Ishq' is a tribute to old-school romance, set in Purani Dilli and Punjab, featuring Naseeruddin Shah, Vijay Varma, Fatima Sana Shaikh, and Sharib Hashmi
The film's soundtrack includes a song penned by Gulzar, composed by Vishal Bhardwaj, and sung by Arijit Singh
Malhotra's production house has two more films in the pipeline: 'Bun Tikki' and 'Saali Mohabbat'
- Who
- Manish Malhotra
- What
- is producing his first film, 'Gustaakh Ishq'
- When
- The film releases on November 28
- Where
- The story unfolds in Purani Dilli and Punjab
- Why
- To fulfill his lifelong dream of being involved in filmmaking
- Genre
- Romance, Drama
- Release Date
- November 28
- Director
- Vibhu Puri
- Main Cast
- Naseeruddin Shah, Vijay Varma, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Sharib Hashmi
- Upcoming Films
- Bun Tikki, Saali Mohabbat