Ul Jalool Ishq to Shehar Tere: Manish Malhotra’s Gustaakh Ishq’s Album Breaks the Chatter of Pop & Hip-Hop, Wins Hearts for Its Soothing Melodies
In today’s era of Bollywood, where films are constantly churning out songs with the undertones of loud hip hop, pop, and rap, Manish Malhotra’s Gustaakh Ishq - Kucch Pehle Jaisa brings back the comfort of soothing romantic tracks, those that remind you of classic romance, old-school love and passion amidst the bylanes of Purani Dilli and the fading kothis of Punjab. For Malhotra, Gustaakh Ishq marks his first cinematic production under Stage5 Production with an ambitious film that simply celebrates the magic of ishq!
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So far, the makers of Gustaakh Ishq have unveiled three deeply-moving tracks, including Ul Jalool Ishq, Aap Is Dhoop and their latest release, Shehar Tere. All three songs, strikingly different from one another, are woven to each other with the thread of love, passion and celebration of one another - whether it’s remembering someone through longing or simply finding beauty in sweet glances and unspoken emotions.
Gustaakh Ishq’s album has already emerged as a hit for bringing back the nostalgia of soothing melodies clubbed with the magic of old-school love, and it has struck a chord with the audiences. The full album of Gustaakh Ishq is crafted by musical stalwarts, 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, Jazim Sharma and Himani Kapoor. In addition to this, the tracks have come alive with Vijay Varma and Fatima Sana Shaikh’s natural chemistry that lends weight to the songs, with Naseeruddin Shah and Sharib Hashmi casting magic with their acting range and screen presence.
During the era of pop music, loud tunes and rushed lyrics, Gustaakh Ishq’s album celebrates music that’s soothing to the ears and lyrics that reach straight to the heart. If audience responses are to go by, the album is a hit and it’s making its way to their playlists.
About Gustaakh Ishq
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. It is scheduled to release in theatres on 21st November, 2025.
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