Manish Malhotra’s Gustaakh Ishq – Kucch Pehle Jaisa has landed in theatres, and wholesome reviews have already started pouring in. Love is finally in the air with Manish Malhotra’s maiden cinematic production under Stage5 Production, with a film that beautifully weaves old-school romance, shayris, and poetry amid the lanes of Delhi and Punjab. Directed by Vibhu Puri, the heartfelt film brings together a substantial ensemble with Naseeruddin Shah, Vijay Varma, Fatima Sana Shaikh and Sharib Hashmi.
Reviews are hailing Gustaakh Ishq for being an emotional journey that leaves a mark long after the credits roll. Well-known film critics are noticing layered performances by the film’s cast, hailing Naseeruddin Shah as a living masterclass, Vijay Varma proving his brilliance with a charismatic screen presence, and Fatima Sana Shaikh delivering one of her finest performances. A film critic made a personal declaration, calling Gustaakh Ishq the ‘Mughal-E-Azam’ of today – and this strong declaration simply proves that the film has revived magic Kucch Pehle Jaisa!
In addition to this, the reviews are also appreciating the organic and electric chemistry between the leads, making the story even more compelling. With a film that breaks through the clutter of loud dramas and intense actioners through an engaging and heartfelt storyline, Gustaakh Ishq has proven to be the underdog that Bollywood needed! Additionally, the reviews are also praising the film’s soothing album, calling it the strongest part of Gustaakh Ishq. Gulzar and Vishal Bhardwaj’s collaboration has resulted in a creation that’s addictive, moving, drenched in old-school romance, and perfectly aligns with the film’s subtle essence.
Recently, the film even made waves during its world premiere at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, earning a heartwarming applause from the audience. Such wholesome responses from the audiences and reviews prove that Gustaakh Ishq is the film that has broked through the clutter of larger-than-life dramas.
Produced by Manish Malhotra alongside his brother Dinesh Malhotra under Stage5 Production, Gustaakh Ishq is directed by Vibhu Puri, and it unfolds as a poignant tale of passion and unspoken desire, set amidst the bylanes of Purani Dilli and the fading kothis of Punjab. The film is currently running in theatres.
