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Malhotra's "Gustaakh Ishq" Premieres at IFFI 2025
21 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Manish Malhotra's debut production 'Gustaakh Ishq' will premiere at IFFI 2025.
- The film celebrates old-school love, poetry, and shayris.
- It stars Naseeruddin Shah, Vijay Varma, and Fatima Sana Shaikh.
Manish Malhotra's directorial debut as a producer, "Gustaakh Ishq," will have its grand premiere at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) on November 24th. This film marks a new venture for the renowned designer under his Stage5 Production banner, aiming to revive the essence of classic romance through poetry and shayris.
The cinematic offering boasts a stellar cast, including Naseeruddin Shah, Vijay Varma, and Fatima Sana Shaikh, who bring to life a story of "puraani mohabbat." The narrative is set against the backdrop of Purani Dilli and the fading estates of Punjab, promising a deeply poetic and unhurried exploration of passion and unspoken desires.
Produced by Manish Malhotra and his brother Dinesh, "Gustaakh Ishq" is directed by Vibhu Puri. The film is slated for a theatrical release on November 28th, following its prestigious premiere at IFFI, a significant event for both Malhotra and the Indian film industry.
