Arjun Kapoor cheers on Manish Malhotra's big film debut with 'Gustaakh Ishq'

Entertainment Nov 29, 2025

Fashion icon Manish Malhotra is stepping into film production with "Gustaakh Ishq," a romantic drama starring Vijay Varma and Fatima Sana Shaikh.
Arjun Kapoor shared the trailer on Instagram, giving Malhotra a warm shoutout as he tries something totally new.
The film promises a blend of love, poetry, and some classic old-school vibes.

What makes 'Gustaakh Ishq' stand out?

Naseeruddin Shah plays an Urdu poet, guiding Varma's character into the world of poetry—and romance with Shaikh's character sparks from there.
The project brings together director Vibhu Puri, music by Vishal Bhardwaj, and lyrics from Gulzar. With Manush Nandan behind the camera and Resul Pookutty on sound design, it's got quite the creative team backing it up.