Manish
Malhotra’s
produced
romantic
drama
Gustaakh
Ishq
is
set
to
premiere
on
JioHotstar
starting
Jan
27,
2026.
The
film
stars
Fatima
Sana
Shaikh
and
Vijay
Varma
in
the
lead
roles,
along
with
Naseeruddin
Shah,
Natasha
Rastogi,
Jaya
Bhattacharya,
Sharib
Hashmi,
Zain
Khan
Durrani,
Faisal
Rashid
amongst
others
in
pivotal
roles
and
is
directed
by
Vibhu
Puri.
Set
in
a
world
where
emotions
often
remain
unspoken,
Gustaakh
Ishq
explores
love
in
its
most
unguarded
form,
where
longing,
vulnerability
and
quiet
rebellion
intertwine,
unfolding
a
romance
that
is
as
tender
as
it
is
intense.
Produced
by
Manish
Malhotra
and
Dinesh
Malhotra,
Gustaakh
Ishq
is
set
in
1998
and
unfolds
across
the
evocative
lanes
of
Purani
Delhi
and
Malerkotla.
The
film
follows
Pappan,
a
man
searching
for
purpose
through
art,
whose
life
is
transformed
when
he
crosses
paths
with
a
reclusive
poet
and
his
fiercely
independent
daughter.
As
poetry,
mentorship,
and
unspoken
emotions
intersect,
the
narrative
becomes
a
gentle
yet
powerful
exploration
of
love,
restraint,
and
the
choices
that
quietly
shape
who
we
become.
Talking
about
the
film,
Manish
Malhotra
said,
“Gustaakh
Ishq
is
a
timeless
romance
that
celebrates
love
in
its
most
poetic
and
vulnerable
form.
The
entire
team
has
crafted
a
film
that
is
visually
rich,
emotionally
layered,
and
deeply
soulful.
Working
with
such
an
extraordinary
cast
from
Fatima
Sana
Shaikh
and
Vijay
Varma
to
Naseeruddin
Shah
and
the
rest
of
the
ensemble
was
truly
enriching,
as
each
actor
brought
remarkable
depth
and
sincerity
to
the
world
of
the
film.
It’s
a
story
that
lingers
long
after
the
final
frame,
and
I’m
delighted
that
audiences
can
now
discover
or
revisit
this
beautiful
cinematic
experience
on
JioHotstar.”
Fatima
Sana
Shaikh
said,
“Gustaakh
Ishq
stayed
with
me
long
after
we
wrapped.
What
moved
me
most
was
that
my
character
is
defined
not
by
what
she
says,
but
by
what
she
chooses
to
feel
and
hold
back.
She
experiences
love
on
her
own
terms,
with
vulnerability
and
strength,
and
portraying
that
inner
world
felt
deeply
personal.
Vibhu
Puri’s
sensitive
gaze
allowed
the
silences
to
speak,
especially
in
moments
where
women
are
often
expected
to
remain
quiet.
Working
with
Vijay
was
one
of
the
highlights
of
this
film.
He
is
an
outstanding
actor
and
an
incredibly
generous
scene
partner,
and
I
learnt
so
much
from
him.
and
sharing
the
screen
with
Naseer
ji
was
a
true
honour
and
a
masterclass
in
itself.
And
Having
Manish
Malhotra
as
the
producer
brought
warmth
and
a
beautiful
emotional
vision
to
the
film”
Vijay
Varma
added,
“This
film
challenged
me
to
explore
love
beyond
words.
Gustaakh
Ishq
lives
in
glances,
pauses,
and
emotions
left
unsaid,
and
that
made
the
experience
deeply
rewarding
as
an
actor.
Pappan’s
journey
is
shaped
by
an
inner
conflict
between
discipline
and
desire,
tradition
and
impulse,
a
struggle
that
many
people
will
recognise.
What
moved
me
most
was
how
the
film
treats
love
with
restraint
and
dignity,
allowing
the
tension
to
build
quietly
rather
than
declaring
itself
loudly.
The
warmth
the
film
received
reaffirmed
our
belief
in
this
story
and
its
timeless
emotional
core,
and
I’m
glad
it
now
finds
a
wider
audience
on
JioHotstar,
where
viewers
can
truly
absorb
its
poetry
and
depth.”
What
does
it
mean
to
truly
love
something
–
or
someone?
And
how
much
is
one
willing
to
sacrifice
to
preserve
that
love?
Watch
Gustaakh
Ishq
,
streaming
from
January
27,
2026
on
JioHotstar!