Gustaakh Ishq OTT Release
Gustaakh Ishq is set to premiere on OTT on 27 January 2026, arriving roughly two months after its theatrical release in late November 2025.
The romantic drama did modest business in cinemas, but online, there has been a steady murmur of “yeh film OTT pe aayegi toh dekhenge araam se,” especially from those who like slow-burn, poetry-soaked love stories rather than loud commercial romances.
The timing of the OTT release feels deliberate: late January evenings, winter still hanging around in much of North India, and a story set in Purani Dilli’s lanes and old presses waiting to be discovered in living rooms.
For many viewers, this is the kind of film that would be paused mid-scene to replay a line of Urdu or a quiet look between the leads, something that fits streaming far better than a noisy multiplex.
Where to Watch Gustaakh Ishq in OTT?
Gustaakh Ishq will stream on JioHotstar, with the film available to all subscribers from 27 January 2026. The platform has already shared promos on its social handles, leaning into the “Purani Dilli ki galiyon se nikli yeh gustaakh ishq ki kahani” mood, which tells viewers upfront that this is not a rushed, snacky rom-com but something more textured and old-world.
For many, the plan will be simple: save it for a late-night watch with headphones on, or a relaxed weekend when there is enough time to sit with the pace.
JioHotstar also integrates the title into its Premium bundle, so those using aggregated subscriptions like OTTplay can access it there as well. It is the kind of film that suits being discovered quietly through homepage tiles, recommendations, or a friend’s “just watch this for the chemistry” message.
Gustaakh Ishq Cast
Gustaakh Ishq stars Vijay Varma and Fatima Sana Shaikh in the lead roles, with Naseeruddin Shah, Sharib Hashmi, Natasha Rastogi, Jaya Bhattacharya, Zain Khan Durrani and others in key supporting parts.
Vijay plays Nawabuddin Saifuddin Rehman “Pappan,” who runs a struggling Urdu printing press in late-1990s Delhi, while Fatima’s character Mannat (sometimes referred to as Minni in credits) is the daughter of a reclusive poet whose past is tied to that very world of words and paper.
The presence of Naseeruddin Shah as the legendary shayar adds a certain weight – the kind of casting that makes viewers pay extra attention to every line he delivers, even in silence-heavy scenes.
Sharib Hashmi, Natasha Rastogi and others round out the world around them, playing family, colleagues, and figures from the past, giving the story the feeling of a lived-in neighbourhood rather than a glossy, anonymous city. Many early viewers noted that the cast feels carefully picked for faces that can carry both humour and heartbreak without big speeches.
About Gustaakh Ishq
Gustaakh Ishq is a romantic drama set in the late 1990s, moving between Purani Dilli and Punjab, where poetry, printing presses and old secrets collide with unexpected love.
The film follows Pappan, who is desperate to save his Urdu press and ends up chasing the unpublished works of a once-famous poet, Aziz, only to meet his daughter Mannat and get pulled into a web of emotions, legacy, and half-told stories.
Directed by Vibhu Puri and produced by Manish Malhotra in his debut as a film producer, the movie leans into nostalgia: hand-composed type, narrow streets, handwritten shayari, and that specific Delhi-Punjab texture of humour and pain sitting side by side.
The box office numbers were modest, but conversations around it often sound the same: “The pace is slow, but the feeling stays.” For viewers who enjoy character-driven stories, unhurried romance and lines that sound like they were written to be remembered, Gustaakh Ishq landing on OTT is less a second chance and more the format it probably belonged to from the start.
Disclaimer
Details about Gustaakh Ishq OTT release date, platform, cast and storyline are based on currently available entertainment reports and promotional material. Actual streaming dates, availability and terms may change at the discretion of the platform and producers. Viewers should confirm final information on the official OTT app or broadcaster channels.
