The trailer for Gustaakh Ishq – Kucch Pehle Jaisa, Manish Malhotra’s first production under Stage5 Productions, is a plunge into the world of love stories that feels like a tender embrace. Vibhu Puri directs this love story, which showcases the great actors Naseeruddin Shah, Vijay Varma, Fatima Sana Shaikh, and Sharib Hashmi in subtle yet powerful ways, making it an emotionally powerful story. The teaser showcases a place full of shayari, love, and silent longing, all conveyed through the beautiful scenery of Purani Dilli’s labyrinthine streets and Punjab’s diminishing kothis.
Naseeruddin Shah embraces the role of a poetic shayar and Fatima’s on-screen father. We see Vijay Varma as a shayari student who falls for Fatima’s character. Fatima here, is a schoolteacher whose presence shines with poetry.
The chemistry between the two is revealed, tender yet powerful, thus signifying a love story made of longing and silence. The performance of Sharib Hashmi contributes to the cast’s richness, and at the same time, the cinematography of Manush Nandan makes the picture nostalgic and heartfelt. The stunning score of Vishal Bhardwaj combined with the heart-wrenching lyrics of Gulzar and the songful voices of Arijit Singh, Shilpa Rao, Papon, and others creates the trailer’s emotional heart and makes it even stronger.
The film merges classic storytelling with a contemporary lend, steering away from today’s typical cinematic layers that we get to witness.
It vows for tale of passion and unspoken desire, brought to life by a fantastic set of artists and evocative visuals. The film is set to release on November 28. All that we can say for now that it looks poised to rekindle the magic of timeless romance.
