Gustaakh Ishq(2025)
Hindi128 mins
On a pursuit to save his father's printing press in the heart of Purani Delhi, a man becomes a disciple of a revered poet and falls in love with his daughter. Torn between his love and honoring his mentor, he must make a choice that could change his life forever.
Director:Vibhu Puri
Mood:
emotionalromanticuplifting
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Hotstar, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 28 November 2025
- Director
- Vibhu Puri
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- 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
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalromanticuplifting
Themes
loveidentityfamilyhonor
Tonepoetic
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability4
Cast & Crew
#1
J
Jaya BhattacharyaKhadeeja
→#2
#3R
Rohan VermaJumman
→S
Shashi BhushanMishra
→#4
#5S
Samiksha TripathiAmrita
→N
Natasha RastogiAmmi
→#6Vijay VarmaNawabuddin Rehman Rizvi 'Pappan'
→#7
#8G
Garima Singh RathoreYoung Ammi
→Fatima Sana ShaikhMannat Ali Beg 'Minni'
→#9
Z
Zain Khan DurraniYoung Aziz
→#10
#11K
Keshav SadhnaParvez
→V
Vibhu PuriDirector
→#12
D
Dinesh MalhotraCrew
→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.