The trailer of Gustaakh Ishq – Kucch Pehle Jaisa is out, and it shows that producer Manish Malhotra not only designs ensembles – he designs moments. For him, the film marks his first cinematic production under Stage5 Production that celebrates old-school love, passion and desire with a warm tale that goes far beyond fashion and storytelling. Directed by Vibhu Puri, Gustaakh Ishq stars Naseeruddin Shah, Vijay Varma, Fatima Sana Shaikh, and Sharib Hashmi in their most dynamic roles – and Bollywood celebrities are falling in love with the nostalgia that the film brings!
Gustaakh Ishq is a romantic drama where emotions are embroidered with shayris, khawaish and ishq. As soon as the trailer was released, the celebrities couldn’t stop themselves from pouring heartfelt expressions.
Kareena Kapoor Khan wrote, “Well done, my darling @manishmalhotra05, your first production! Congratulations to the entire team…Trailer is so lovely…all the best guys!” Karisma Kapoor wrote, “Congratulations Manu on your first production! Can’t wait to watch!” Sonali Bendre wrote, “Manish, the trailer looks amazing!! Can’t wait to watch the movie!”
Kiara Advani wrote, “When so many talented people come together, it’s bound to be magical! Looking forward to watching the film!” Janhvi Kapoor wrote, “How lovely does this look!! Full of heart and poetry and that classic charm that no one knows about better than @manishmalhotra05.”
Karan Johar wrote, “Sublime..gorgeous..romance pro max…The kind of cinema we yearn for and get so rarely!! And uff the music!! The Magic of Vishal and Gulzar Saab!” Punit Malhotra called the trailer “So beautiful,” and Kajol simply dropped a heart with a message that expressed her love for the trailer. Arjun Kapoor congratulated Manish Malhotra and wrote, “You keep raising the bar with everything you do. Here’s to Gustaakh Ishq and many more wins ahead!” Ektaa Kapoor hailed the trailer and penned, “Fantastic Manu @manishmalhotra05!” Sophie Choudry wrote, “What a trailer!! The Cast, dialogues, music….Zabardast! So proud of you MM…What a way to begin as a producer!! Big love to the whole team!”
Urmila Matondkar simply called the trailer “Brilliant”! Shanaya Kapoor wrote, “Cannot wait to watch this one..Congratulations @manishmalhotra05..so special!” Ananya Panday wrote, “Beautiful world! This looks lovely! Full of old-world charm..congratulations to the entire team!” Rhea Chakraborty wrote, “Such a beauty! Can’t wait to watch this!” and Sara Ali Khan wrote, “Excited for this!”
The trailer sets the tone for the film’s grand release as it establishes a universe where glances linger longer than dialogues, silence speaks the loudest, and shayris that reaches straight to the heart.
Manish Malhotra embarks on an exciting new chapter as a producer under Stage5 Production – with a film that seamlessly blends classic storytelling while embracing the future of Indian cinema. Produced alongside his brother Dinesh Malhotra, Gustaakh Ishq is directed by Vibhu Puri and it unfolds as a poignant love story of passion and unspoken desire, set amidst the bylanes of Purani Dilli and the fading kothis of Punjab. The film releases in theatres on 28th November.
Sometimes, Ishq isn’t gentle – it is simply Gustaakh!
