Archive · 12 Jan 2026
Gustaakh Ishq: Kuch Pehle Jaisa OTT Release
Gustaakh Ishq: Kuch Pehle Jaisa is a romantic film starring Vijay Varma and Fatima Sana Shaikh.
It tells the story of a young man named Nawabuddin who lives in a poor family in Delhi.
He wants to bring back his father's old printing business.
One day, he goes to Punjab for work and falls in love with a poet's daughter.
The film talks about love, family, and the importance of keeping old traditions alive.
It was shown first at a big film festival in Goa and then released in movie theaters.
Soon, it will be available to watch online on JioHotstar.
The music in the film is composed by a famous musician, and the lyrics are written by a well-known poet.
Many people liked the acting of the main stars in the film.
Gustaakh Ishq: Kuch Pehle Jaisa premiered at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa on November 24, 2025, and was released in theatres on November 28, 2025.
The film stars Vijay Varma as Nawabuddin Saifuddin Rahman and Fatima Sana Shaikh as Minni, with Naseeruddin Shah and Rohan Verma in supporting roles.
It will be available for streaming on JioHotstar starting January 23, 2026.
The film explores themes of love, sacrifice, preservation of art, and the clash between tradition and modernity.
The music is composed by Vishal Bhardwaj, with lyrics by Gulzar, and the film is produced by Manish Malhotra and Dinesh Malhotra under Stage5 Productions.
- Who
- Vijay Varma and Fatima Sana Shaikh in lead roles, with Naseeruddin Shah, Rohan Verma, Sharib Hashmi, and Natasha Rastogi in supporting roles.
- What
- The film follows the story of Nawabuddin Saifuddin Rahman, who revives his father's printing business and falls in love with an Urdu poet's daughter.
- When
- The film premiered at IFFI on November 24, 2025, and was released in theatres on November 28, 2025. It will be available on OTT platforms starting January 23, 2026.
- Where
- The film is set in Darya Ganj, Purani Delhi, and Punjab. It premiered in Goa and will be released on JioHotstar.
- Why
- The film explores themes of love, sacrifice, preservation of art, and the clash between tradition and modernity.
- Release Date (Theatres)
- November 28, 2025
- OTT Release Date
- January 23, 2026
- Director
- Vibhu Puri
- Music Composer
- Vishal Bhardwaj
- Lyricist
- Gulzar
- Producer
- Manish Malhotra and Dinesh Malhotra
- Lead Actors
- Vijay Varma, Fatima Sana Shaikh
- Themes
- Love, sacrifice, art, legacy, tradition, modernity, poetry