Vijay Verma and Fatima Sana Shaikh starrer ‘Gustakh Ishq’ was released in theaters in November last year after its world premiere at the 56th IFFI in Goa. This film directed by Vibhu Puri could not do much at the box office. However, fans are eagerly waiting for its OTT release. Finally ‘Gustak Ishq’ is going to debut on the digital platform. Let us know when and where you can watch it on OTT?

When and where will ‘Gustak Ishq’ be released on OTT?
The audience liked the chemistry of Vijay Verma and Fatima Sana Shaikh in the romantic film ‘Gustakh Ishq’ produced by Manish Malhotra, but the film proved to be cold at the box office. Those who could not watch ‘Gustakh Ishq’ in the theater will now be able to enjoy it at home. Actually this film is going to be released on OTT. According to reports, ‘Gustak Ishq’ will start streaming on Jio Hot Star from January 23, 2026.

What is the story of the film?
This film is based on love, sacrifice and the struggle to keep tradition alive in a rapidly modernizing world. The film has been shot in Daryaganj, Old Delhi. This film shows the journey of Vijay Verma’s character Nawabuddin Saifuddin Rehman. To support his mother and younger brother, Nawabuddin has only one dream – to restart his late father’s closed printing press. However, his mission takes an unexpected turn during a business trip to Punjab, where he falls in love with the daughter of an Urdu poet.

With a beautiful soundtrack by Vishal Bhardwaj and music by Hitesh Sonik, Gustakh Ishq proves to be a poetic treat for those who appreciate cinema that celebrates heart and art. Apart from Vijay Verma and Fatima Sana Shaikh, Naseeruddin Shah and Sharib Hashim have also played important roles in the film.

Vijay Verma, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Naseeruddin Shah and Sharib Hashmi starrer ‘Gustakh Ishq’ is released in theaters on November 28, 2025. The trailer of this film received a lot of appreciation and love from the audience but it proved to be lackluster on the first day after its release in theatres. Amidst all this, the details of the OTT release of the film have also been revealed. Do you know when and on which platform ‘Gustak Ishq’ will debut on OTT after the theatrical run?

,‘Gustak Ishq’ OTT But when and where will it be released?
According to the report of OTT Play, ‘Gustak Ishq’ will be available for streaming on OTT four to eight weeks after its release. The report further states that the makers have signed an agreement with Jio Hotstar for its digital debut. The price at which the platform has purchased the streaming rights has not been revealed yet.

If the film follows the rules of OTT release window, then it will be released on the platform by the end of December 2025 or the end of January 2026. The makers will make its official announcement soon.

,Gustakh Ishq’ Opening Day Collection
‘Gustakh Ishq’ could not attract the audience to the theaters on the first day of its release and it had a slow start at the box office. According to Sacknilk’s early trend report, ‘Gustak Ishq’ has collected only Rs 50 lakh on the first day of its release. Now all the hopes of the makers are from the weekend. It remains to be seen how much collection this film can make on Saturday and Sunday.

What is the story of the film?
This romantic drama revolves around a young man who falls in love with the daughter of his poetry teacher, who is much older. The film shows how their love story blossoms through poetry. However, misunderstandings, unspoken feelings and suspicions challenge their love for each other.

Apart from Vijay Verma and Fatima Sana Shaikh, Naseeruddin Shah and Sharib Hashim have played important roles in the film.

Bollywood’s famous fashion designer Manish Malhotra is now going to start a new career as a film maker. The title of his first film has been kept ‘Gustakh Ishq’, about which Manish Malhotra himself has shared the latest update. Manish Malhotra has revealed about the film’s star cast to its relay date.

Manish Malhotra stars Vijay Verma and Fatima Sana Sheikh in the lead role in the first film ‘Gustakh Ishq’, which is going to be made under the banner of the production house. Recently, Manish Malhotra has shared a very special post on his Instagram account. In this, he has expressed happiness about his first film and told that this film is very close to his heart.

‘I am seeing a dream fulfilling’
Sharing a detail poster of ‘Gustakh Ishq’, Manish Malhotra wrote- ‘I have been a deep love for cinema since childhood. The magic of stories, the brightness of the big screen, and the feelings that remain in the heart even after the credit role. That love has shaped me and today it is the biggest pleasure for me that I am seeing a dream fulfilling. This November, as a producer, my first film ‘Gustakh Ishq’ … Kuch Pagal -like … will be released in theaters. A film that is born with passion, poetry and love in every form.

When will ‘Gustakh Ishq’ be released?
The shooting of ‘Gustakh Ishq’ started from 9 January 2025 and will now be released in theaters in November 2025. Manish Malhotra said at the end of his post that he is going to share a big update related to the film this Monday (August 25).

Star cast of ‘Gustakh Ishq’
‘Gustakh Ishq’ is directed by Vibhu Puri, who is known for his film ‘Hawaiians’. Vijay Verma and Fatima Sana Sheikh will be seen romancing in the film. The film also stars Bollywood veteran actors Naseeruddin Shah and Sharib Hashmi in the lead role. Gulzar and Vishal Bhardwaj have once again come together for the music of ‘Gustakh Ishq’. Both of them have made many memorable songs before.