
Gustaakh Ishq(2025)
Hindi128 mins
Gustaakh Ishq (2025) is a 128-minute Hindi film directed by Vibhu Puri. Starring Natasha Rastogi, Samiksha Tripathi and Naseeruddin Shah. With an audience rating of 6.8/10, Gustaakh Ishq stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2025.
Director:Vibhu Puri
Mood:
emotionalromanticuplifting
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Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Hotstar
- Theatrical Release
- 28 November 2025
- Director
- Vibhu Puri
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.8/10
Storyline
A man tries to save his family's printing press in old Delhi. He becomes a student of a famous poet and falls for the poet's daughter. Now he's caught between his love for her and his loyalty to his teacher, forcing a life-changing decision.
“Love or loyalty? A choice that will define his life.”
Film Details
6.8Rating
128Minutes
HindiLanguage
U/A 13+Certificate
Release Date28 November 2025
Also Known AsUl Jalool Ishq
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalromanticuplifting
Themes
loveidentityfamilyhonor
Tonepoetic
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability4
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.8/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Natasha RastogiActor
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Samiksha TripathiActor
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Naseeruddin ShahActor
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Sharib HashmiActor
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Vibhu PuriDirector
→Trivia
- The film's director Vibhu Puri is known for his detailed period work, having previously directed 'Gulaab Gang'.
- The movie was primarily shot on location in the historic neighborhoods of Old Delhi to capture authentic atmosphere.
- It features original poetry written specifically for the film, performed in traditional Urdu 'mushaira' style.
- The lead actor underwent training in traditional bookbinding and printing for his role as a press owner's son.
- The soundtrack includes a rare revival of the 'ghazal' genre, with a song composed by a veteran music director.
- Costume designers sourced vintage fabrics from Delhi's Chor Bazaar to dress characters in 1990s period attire.
- The film's climax was shot at a real, family-run printing press that has operated in Delhi for over 70 years.