Manish Malhotra On Casting Vijay Varma In Gustaakh Ishq: “He Has The Height, The Look, And An Old-World Charm”

The trailer of Gustaakh Ishq has set the internet ablaze, and right at the heart of the conversation is Vijay Varma, stepping into a romantic role for the very first time. Known for his intense, layered, and often unpredictable characters, Vijay's transformation into a soft-spoken lover has taken everyone by surprise. Fans can't stop swooning over his magnetic screen presence, calling him "the lover boy we were all secretly manifesting."

As reactions pour in at the trailer launch, filmmaker and designer Manish Malhotra, who makes his debut as a producer with Gustaakh Ishq, shared what led to the decision of casting Vijay in the film. "Vibhu and my team, we had a lot of discussions on the cast. I think we were sitting in my atelier and then Vijay's name came up and I said Vijay would be very good because they knew each other. I also knew Vijay but not so closely as we know each other now. And then of course he's an intense actor and I felt he would be great in a romantic role because an actor is an actor and Vijay has the height and the look, all of it. And an old-world charm. So we thought Vijay would be a very good choice for it and that's how we spoke about Vijay and that's when he went to Vijay."

Manish's words perfectly capture the vision behind Gustaakh Ishq, a film that reintroduces romance with a touch of nostalgia. His belief in Vijay's "old-world charm" and natural intensity seems to have paid off, as the actor embodies a poetic, soulful energy that feels both timeless and fresh.

In the trailer, Vijay's quiet glances and restrained expressions do all the talking. There's a certain stillness in his portrayal, a rare mix of strength and vulnerability that echoes the essence of the old-school romantic heroes.