Manish Malhotra’s Gustaakh Ishq – Kucch Pehle Jaisa has gained significant buzz ahead of its release. For Malhotra, Gustaakh Ishq marks his first cinematic production under Stage5 Production with an ambitious film that simply celebrates the magic of ishq! Recently, the makers of the classic romantic drama unveiled ‘Musaafir’, a soulful and free-spirited track featuring Vijay Varma finding life amid the bylanes of Punjab.
Beautifully composed by Vishal Bhardwaj, Musaafir song comes alive with soothing vocals of Armaan Malik and deeply-moving lyrics by Gulzar – a magical combination that makes you feel like life is a movie and you are its main character. As Vijay Varma brings life to the song with his natural screen presence, Musaafir becomes more than a song; it turns into a mood.
Musaafir joins the already-hit album of Gustaakh Ishq, one that is already ruling the musical playlists of the audiences. The album has cut across the loudness of pop and high-energy beats, and it has brought back the softness of comforting melodies. Tracks like Ul Jalool Ishq, Aap Is Dhoop and Shehar Tere are crafted by musical magicians – including Vishal Bhardwaj’s soothing music, Gulzar’s lyrics and vocals by a range of artists like National Award-winning singer Arijit Singh, Shilpa Rao, Papon, Javed Ali, Jazim Sharma and Himani Kapoor – and it has struck a chord with the audience.
Gustaakh Ishq sets an exciting new chapter for Manish Malhotra as a producer under Stage5 Production – with a film that seamlessly blends classic storytelling while embracing the future of Indian cinema. Produced alongside his brother Dinesh Malhotra, Gustaakh Ishq is directed by Vibhu Puri and it unfolds as a poignant love story of passion and unspoken desire. Starring Naseeruddin Shah, Vijay Varma, Fatima Sana Shaikh and Sharib Hashmi, the film is scheduled to release in theatres on 28th November, 2025.
