Manish Malhotra Assembles a Dream Team of Music Maestros For His Maiden Production Gustaakh Ishq – Brings Together Vishal Bhardwaj, Gulzar, Arijit Singh, Papon, Shilpa Rao, and Javed Ali Under One Roof

Gustaakh Ishq – Kucch Pehle Jaisa, a romantic drama produced by fashion designer Manish Malhotra, is all set to cast a spell of love from 28th November. For Malhotra, Gustaakh Ishq marks his first cinematic production under Stage5 Production with an ambitious film that simply celebrates the magic of ishq! Starring Naseeruddin Shah, Vijay Varma and Fatima Sana Shaikh in lead roles, Gustaakh Ishq is winning hearts for reviving timeless melodies through a soulful album, serving musical memories ‘Kucch Pehle Jaisa’ in its truest sense. And this nostalgic essence has made the album a true-blue hit!

Manish Malhotra, in his first cinematic production itself, brings together a dream team of musical geniuses under one roof! Its tracks, such as Ul Jalool Ishq, Aap Is Dhoop and their latest release, Shehar Tere, are crafted by musical magicians – including Vishal Bhardwaj’s soothing music, Gulzar’s lyrics and vocals by a range of artists like National Award-winning singer Arijit Singh, Shilpa Rao, Papon, Javed Ali, Jazim Sharma and Himani Kapoor.

In an era where pop music and loud tunes seem to rule, Gustaakh Ishq brings back the nostalgia of comforting songs, those that hit home! With lyrics that reach straight to the heart and tunes that pacify the soul, Gustaakh Ishq’s album ignites the charm of old-school romance – it’s working with the audiences!

Gustaakh Ishq sets an exciting new chapter for Manish Malhotra 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. It is scheduled to release in theatres on 28th November, 2025.