Vijay Varma falls in love with Fatima Sana Shaikh with poetry & shayri in Gustaakh Ishq trailer

Manish Malhotra has stepped into the world of filmmaking with Gustaakh Ishq - Kucch Pehle Jaisa, his debut production under Stage5 Production. The film, directed by Vibhu Puri, introduces a world built around poetry, love and the quiet intensity of unspoken emotions. The newly released trailer sets the tone for a story rooted in the beauty of language and connection.

Featuring Naseeruddin Shah, Vijay Varma, Fatima Sana Shaikh and Sharib Hashmi, Gustaakh Ishq captures the rhythm of old-fashioned romance. The film’s world thrives on the sound of shayari, the charm of nostalgia and the longing that runs deep between its characters.

A Story Told Through Poetry and Silence

The trailer presents a narrative that unfolds through verse and emotion. Naseeruddin Shah plays a seasoned poet whose words carry both wisdom and pain, while Vijay Varma’s character arrives in search of that very art. What begins as admiration soon turns into an awakening of love when he meets Fatima Sana Shaikh’s gentle school teacher. Their connection grows through glances and verses rather than grand gestures.

Vibhu Puri uses the architecture of old Delhi and the lost beauty of Punjab’s ancestral homes to frame this love story. The setting itself becomes a character, holding memories and secrets that add depth to the romance. Cinematographer Manush Nandan captures this visual poetry with delicate restraint, allowing the story to breathe in its own rhythm.

Music, Lyrics and Performances in Harmony

The soundtrack, composed by Vishal Bhardwaj with lyrics by Gulzar, enhances the soul of the film. Voices of singers like Arijit Singh, Shilpa Rao, Papon, and Javed Ali bring the emotions to life, turning the music into an extension of the story. Each track feels designed to echo the film’s central thought that love often speaks louder in silence.

For Manish Malhotra, Gustaakh Ishq represents a creative leap beyond the world of design. Produced along with Dinesh Malhotra, the film reflects his passion for visual storytelling. Releasing on 28 November, it marks a return to an era where cinema found poetry in love and love in poetry.

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