
Manish Malhotra Enjoys Sunday Lunch With Gustaakh Ishq Stars Vijay Varma, Fatima Sana Shaikh
In the photo, Vijay is seen dressed in a blue shirt, while Fatima Sana Shaikh and Manish are seen twinning in black outfits.
Renowned fashion designer Manish Malhotra is all set to mark his debut as a producer with Gustaakh Ishq. Directed by Vibhu Puri, the film features Vijay Varma, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Naseeruddin Shah and Sharib Hashmi in pivotal roles. Ahead of its release date announcement, the producer invited the lead pair of the film, Vijay and Fatima, to his residence for lunch on Sunday. Taking to Instagram, Manish offered a glimpse of his fun-filled evening with both the actors.
Manish Malhotra dropped a collage picture featuring the trio smiling for some selfies. Sharing the picture in his stories, the designer wrote in the caption, 'Sunday lunch at home with my @stage5production #gustakhishq pair Fatima Sana Shaikh and Vijay Varma."
Vijay Varma was seen dressed in a blue shirt, while the Dangal actress and Manish were seen twinning in black outfits. The other cast members of the film – Naseeruddin Shah and Sharib Hashmi were missing.
The film, which was initially named Ul-Jalool Ishq, recently underwent a title change. The update was shared by Manish himself on Instagram, where he also revealed a new poster featuring the lead pair in a tender embrace.
It depicted Vijay gently hugging Fatima close to him. With gentle hues and emotionally rich imagery, it sets the tone for what appears to be a passionate love story.
The caption reads, 'Gustaakh Ishq is the new title of Manish Malhotra's Stage5 Production's upcoming film, formerly named Ul Jalool Ishq. The film stars the legendary Naseeruddin Shah (@naseeruddin49) , Vijay Varma (@itsvijayvarma), Fatima Sana Shaikh (@fatimasanashaikh) and Sharib Hashmi (@mrfilmistaani)."
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Gustaakh Ishq is the third film produced by Manish Malhotra's Stage 5 Production, which he founded in September 2023. The banner's previous titles were Train From Chhapraula and Bun Tikki. However, the release dates of the other two projects are yet to be announced.
Apart from Gustaakh Ishq, Vijay Varma will also be seen in the upcoming web series Matka King, which will premiere on Prime Video later this year. Fatima, on the other hand, will feature in Metro…In Dino and Aap Jaisa Koi.
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