Fashion designer Manish Malhotra is stepping into film production with his banner Stage 5 Production. He is gearing up for the release of Gustaakh Ishq, a romantic drama directed by Vibhu Puri and starring Vijay Varma and Fatima Sana Shaikh, which arrives in cinemas on November 28. His other production, Bun Tikki, directed by Faraz Arif Ansari and featuring Shabana Azmi and Abhay Deol, is already earning attention at film festivals.

Malhotra doesn’t feel he’s taking a chance with Gustaakh Maaf at a time when such a film is usually relegated to streaming. “I don’t feel like I’m taking a chance, but a lot of people feel why don’t you think of taking it directly to a streaming platform. But I say no, it’s got beautiful music and good visuals. I want to release it in the theatre. Now, if th

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