The special screening of Gustaakh Ishq: Kuch Pehle Jaisa was a dazzling affair, with leading ladies Maheep Kapoor, Shanaya Kapoor, Shriya Saran, Ayesha Khan, Sayani Gupta, and several others gracing the event. The film, a romantic drama set in the 1990s, transported attendees back to an era before mobile phones, weaving love, nostalgia, and heartfelt storytelling.
Directed by Vibhu Puri and produced by Stage5 Productions, the film features a stellar cast including Vijay Varma, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Naseeruddin Shah, and Sharib Hashmi. Adding extra allure to the project, fashion icon Manish Malhotra makes his debut as a film producer, marking a new chapter in his illustrious career.
Gustaakh Ishq first premiered at the Gala Premiere section of the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa on 24 November 2025. The film’s narrative, which harks back to pre-mobile phone romance and communication, evokes a sense of nostalgia while delivering a fresh cinematic experience.
Originally titled Ul Jalool Ishq, the film underwent a title change to Gustaakh Ishq: Kuch Pehle Jaisa, emphasizing the thematic essence of love and longing from simpler times. Fans eagerly await the theatrical release on 28 November 2025, hoping to relive the charm of timeless romance both on screen and off.