Archive · 18 Nov 2025
Manish Malhotra's Debut Production 'Gustaakh Ishq': A Salute to Old School Romance
Fashion designer Manish Malhotra is producing his first film, 'Gustaakh Ishq', a love story that celebrates old school romance.
He believes the film's love story is honest and beautiful, unlike today's situational love.
Malhotra has been in the industry for over three decades and has seen fashion and style evolve significantly.
He previously considered casting Rekha in a cameo for 'Gustaakh Ishq' but plans to give her a more substantial role in a future project.
Manish Malhotra, a renowned fashion designer, is venturing into film production with 'Gustaakh Ishq'
The film stars Vijay Varma, Fatima Sana Shaikh, and Naseeruddin Shah, and salutes old school romance
Malhotra believes the film's love story is honest and beautiful, contrasting today's situational love
He feels fashion and style in Bollywood have evolved significantly in the last three decades
Malhotra plans to cast Rekha in a future project with a challenging role, after considering her for a cameo in 'Gustaakh Ishq'
- Who
- Manish Malhotra, Vijay Varma, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Naseeruddin Shah, Rekha
- What
- Manish Malhotra's debut production, 'Gustaakh Ishq', a love story film
- When
- Recently, with the film's release planned for November 28, 2025
- Where
- Bollywood film industry
- Why
- To produce a film that salutes old school romance and to give Rekha a challenging role
Smaller Role for Rekha
Bigger Role for Rekha
Role size
Smaller Role for Rekha
A cameo was offered to Rekha
Bigger Role for Rekha
Rekha deserves a bigger role
- Gustaakh Ishq release date
- November 28, 2025
- Rekha's last film
- Super Nani (2014)
