Archive · 30 Nov 2025
Gustaakh Ishq Opens Low at ₹50 Lakh
Gustaakh Ishq is a new movie starring Vijay Varma and Fatima Sana Shaikh.
It was directed by Vibhu Puri and produced by fashion designer Manish Malhotra's company, Stage5.
The movie came out in theaters on November 28, 2025, and had a special showing at a big film festival in Goa a few days before.
Even though people on social media liked the movie, it didn't do very well on its first day, making only ₹50 lakh.
The movie is set in the 1990s and has three main characters.
Naseeruddin Shah, who is a very famous actor, plays a big role in the movie, even though he's not the main character.
The music in the movie is by Vishal Bhardwaj, and the lyrics are by Gulzar, who is a well-known poet.
The movie had a low number of people watching it in the morning, afternoon, and evening, but more people watched it at night.
Vijay Varma received some special autographed books from Gulzar, which made him feel very happy and surprised.
He also shared that he made a sketch of Naseeruddin Shah, which the actor signed in Urdu.
Gustaakh Ishq, starring Vijay Varma and Fatima Sana Shaikh, had a low opening at the box office, earning only ₹50 lakh on its first day.
The film had an overall Hindi occupancy of 8.61%, with the highest occupancy in night shows at 20.96%.
Vijay Varma received autographed books from Gulzar, which left him feeling surreal and happy.
Vijay Varma made a sketch of Naseeruddin Shah, which the veteran actor signed in Urdu.
The film is set in the 1990s and revolves around three central characters, with Naseeruddin Shah playing a significant role.
- Who
- Vijay Varma, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Naseeruddin Shah, Vibhu Puri, Manish Malhotra, Gulzar
- What
- Gustaakh Ishq, a film directed by Vibhu Puri and produced by Manish Malhotra's Stage5, had a low opening at the box office despite positive reviews.
- When
- The film was released on November 28, 2025, with a gala premiere on November 24, 2025.
- Where
- The film was released in theaters and premiered at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa.
- Why
- The film had a slow start at the box office on its opening day, earning only ₹50 lakh, despite receiving positive reviews from audiences on social media.
Positive Reception
Box Office Performance
Social Media Reviews
Positive Reception
The film received positive reviews from audiences on social media.
Box Office Performance
Despite positive reviews, the film had a low opening at the box office.
- Opening Day Collection
- ₹50 lakh
- Overall Hindi Occupancy
- 8.61%
- Morning Shows Occupancy
- 3.62%
- Afternoon Shows Occupancy
- 4.89%
- Evening Shows Occupancy
- 4.97%
- Night Shows Occupancy
- 20.96%
- Release Date
- November 28, 2025
- Director
- Vibhu Puri
- Production House
- Stage5 (Manish Malhotra)
- Gala Premiere
- 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), Goa, November 24, 2025
- Special Gift
- Autographed books by Gulzar
- Vijay Varma's Gesture
- Sketch of Naseeruddin Shah signed by the veteran actor
Sources
Gustaakh Ishq Box Office Collection Day 1: Vijay Varma & Fatima Sana Shaikh's Film Opens Low At ₹50 Lakh Despite Positive Reviews
Tere Ishk Mein vs Gustaakh Ishq Box Office Collection Day 1: Dhanush–Kriti starrer takes huge lead, Vijay Varma film lags behind
Vijay Varma receives a special gift from Gulzar that left him feeling surreal
Vijay Varma gets a special gift from Gulzar, calls the moment surreal
Abhishek Bajaj IGNORED By Rekha, Vijay Varma At Gustaakh Ishq Mumbai Screening, Angry Fans React: 'Rude, Disrespectful'—VIDEO
Gustaakh Ishq Box Office Collection Day 2: Vijay Varma, Fatima Sana Shaikh's Film Sees Drop, Mints Rs 45 Lakh
