Singer and composer Armaan Malik has once again struck a chord with his latest release, the “Chal Musafir” track from “Gustaakh Ishq.”
A Transformative Journey
Armaan describes this creative journey as truly transformative. Reflecting on his collaboration with Vishal Bhardwaj, he found the experience to be refreshing. He appreciated the immense freedom Vishal offered him, allowing him to discover his own truth within the music.
“Stepping into Vishal sir’s musical world was both an honour and a refreshing shift in perspective. His music asks for two things at once—vulnerability and precision—and he somehow makes that balance feel completely organic. What I loved most was the freedom he gave me. He didn’t over-explain anything; he shared a feeling, a world, and trusted me to find my own truth within it. As a singer, that kind of space is rare and incredibly inspiring,” Armaan commented.
Mahish Malhotra’s Debut as Producer
“Gustaakh Ishq” also heralds designer Manish Malhotra’s debut as a producer under his home banner, Stage5 Productions.
In an exclusive chat, protagonist Vijay Varma highlighted Manish’s ability to elevate his character, Pappan, who otherwise represents a ‘poor’ background, through his choice of costumes.
“His contribution was very important because the film is set in a place, a class, and an environment where there are barely any resources,” Vijay explained.
“My character in the movie is poor and struggling to survive. I thought the phatichar (broke) would naturally look troubled and worn-out. But since this is a Manish Malhotra production, he decided to present the phatichar with a certain swag. My character doesn’t have much, but whatever little he owns, he wears with attitude. That’s Manish’s contribution, because he truly understands cinema,” Vijay shared.