Manish Malhotra's Gustaakh Ishq with Vijay Varma and Fatima to release in November

Fashion designer Manish Malhotra is set to make his debut as a film producer with the upcoming romantic drama 'Gustaakh Ishq'. The film features a notable cast including Vijay Varma, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Naseeruddin Shah, and Sharib Hashmi. It is scheduled for a theatrical release this November.

Malhotra shared his lifelong passion for cinema as the inspiration behind this new venture. In an Instagram post on Monday, the designer said, "Since childhood, I’ve lived with a deep Ishq (love) for cinema. The magic of the stories, the glow of the big screen and the emotions that stay long after the credits roll."

He then announced



his first film, stating, "That love has shaped who I am. Today, it gives me the greatest joy to share a dream come true. This November, my first film as a producer, ‘Gustaakh Ishq – Kuch Pehle Jaisa’ will release in theatres."

The 58-year-old further built anticipation by sharing his plans to unveil the first glimpse of the film on August 25. He expressed his excitement, stating, "This Monday, I will be sharing with you the very first glimpse into the poetic world of 'Gustaakh Ishq'."

"This journey is special, personal and truly from the heart. It has always been my ishq since childhood with the movies," Malhotra concluded.