Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Manish Malhotra Praises Vijay Varma, Fatima Sana Shaikh's Looks in 'Gustaakh Ishq'
Fashion designer Manish Malhotra has praised actor Vijay Varma for his unique blend of youthful freshness and old-school steadiness.
He chose Varma for the role of Pappan in his upcoming film Gustaakh Ishq.
Malhotra also shared that Fatima Sana Shaikh's look in the film is inspired by Waheeda Rehman.
Malhotra believes that contemporary Indian male characters often lack emotional maturity and softness.
Gustaakh Ishq is a romantic film that blends classic storytelling with the future of Indian cinema.
Manish Malhotra praises Vijay Varma's 'young man energy' and versatility
Malhotra believes Indian male characters lack softness and emotional maturity
Fatima Sana Shaikh's look in 'Gustaakh Ishq' inspired by Waheeda Rehman
Malhotra 'heroinised' Fatima Sana Shaikh's look for the romantic film
Gustaakh Ishq blends classic storytelling with future of Indian cinema
- Who
- Manish Malhotra, Vijay Varma, Fatima Sana Shaikh
- What
- Praising Vijay Varma's acting skills, choosing him and Fatima for Gustaakh Ishq, revealing Fatima's look inspiration
- When
- Recently
- Where
- At a recent interview
- Why
- To bring back the 'man hero' on screen, for their roles in Gustaakh Ishq, and to share details about the film
Manish Malhotra's View
General View
Emotional Maturity
Manish Malhotra's View
Manish believes Indian male characters lack emotional maturity
General View
Some argue that Indian cinema has evolved to showcase diverse characters
- Film
- Gustaakh Ishq
- Starring
- Vijay Varma, Fatima Sana Sheikh, Naseeruddin Shah, Sharib Hashmi
- Role
- Pappan (Vijay Varma)
- Producer
- Manish Malhotra
- Release Date
- 28th November, 2025
- Inspiration for Fatima's Look
- Waheeda Rehman
