Bollywood’s favourite couturier Manish Malhotra—the man behind some of cinema’s most iconic bridal lehengas and red-carpet couture—has officially stepped into filmmaking. His latest project, Gustaakh Ishq — Kuch Pehle Jaisa, starring Vijay Varma and Fatima Sana Shaikh, has already set fans buzzing.
Sharing the poster, he wrote: “Since childhood, I’ve lived with a deep Ishq for cinema… today, it gives me the greatest joy to share a dream come true. This November 2025, my first film as a producer will release.”
A Musical Reunion
Produced under his Stage 5 Production banner, the film has sparked even more excitement with the reunion of lyricist Gulzar and filmmaker-composer Vishal Bhardwaj.
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Ananya Panday shared it on Instagram, writing: “Wow MM!!! Personally, I have learned so much about cinema from you and all your stories and experiences.”
Janhvi Kapoor too dropped her approval: “This looks so good!!!”