Celebrated designer Manish Malhotra, who is all set to step into the world of cinema as a producer, has unveiled the title of his first film ‘Gustaakh Ishq’, which will have a theatrical release in November.  The film is led by Vijay Varma, Fatima Sana Shaikh and Naseeruddin Shah.

Malhotra shared the news with a post on his Instagram handle yesterday morning. He said since childhood, he has lived with “deep love” for cinema, a PTI report stated.

Malhotra’s Instagram post read: “Since childhood, I’ve lived with a deep Ishq for cinema. The magic of the stories, the glow of the big screen and the emotions that stay long after the credits roll. That love has shaped who I am, and today, it gives me the greatest joy to share a dream come true.

“This November, 2025, my first film as a producer, ‘Gustaakh Ishq – Kuch Pehle Jaisa’ will release in theatres.”

He added, “This Monday, I will be sharing with you the very first glimpse into the poetic world of Gustaakh Ishq.”

According to a News18.com report yesterday, the film, which was initially named ‘Ul-Jalool Ishq’, underwent a name change as per Malhotra himself.