Stage5 Production | The Journey, Vision and Philosophy

Manish Malhotra, Asia’s leading couturier and a virtuoso of costume design, has built a legacy spanning over three decades—
shaping costume design, luxury fashion, and the visual identity of Indian cinema.

A professional portrait of Manish Malhotra, the founder of Stage5 Production; he is smiling and wearing a black Nehru jacket with gold button details.

Behind the scenes of Saali Mohabbat: Director Tisca Chopra in deep discussion with actors Radhika Apte and Sharat Saxena during an on-location shoot.

Pre-production meeting for the film Bun Tikki; producer Manish Malhotra and director Faraz Arif Ansari are seen in a creative brainstorming session with the production team.

Founded by Manish Malhotra in 2022, Stage 5 is a natural extension of a lifelong engagement with cinema and storytelling.

A picture of Manish Malhotra at the Mary Pickford Theatre in Cathedral City.

Rooted in artistry and emotion, Stage 5 approaches filmmaking as a space where narrative and cinematic expression converge.

Watercolor concept art for the Bun Tikki movie poster, featuring an illustration of a father lifting a child high in the air under a bright rainbow; a Stage5 Production directed by Faraz Arif Ansari.

Behind-the-scenes shot of Radhika Apte in a rustic setting with a clapperboard for the film Saali Mohabbat.

A behind-the-scenes look at a film set by Stage5 Production, showing a technical crew, high-end camera equipment, and lighting rigs on a suburban street location.

Picture of Manish Malhotra holding an award.

Manish Malhotra’s deep connection with the silver screen, shaped since childhood amidst Bombay’s cinematic culture, continues to inform his creative vision.

Picture of Dinesh Malhotra during the production process of a film.

A behind-the-scenes shot from the set of Gustaakh Ishq (Ul Jalool Ishq) featuring a clapperboard.

Filmmaker Karan Johar wearing a custom crimson red Manish Malhotra sherwani with intricate floral threadwork and tonal embroidery, paired with matching slim-fit trousers.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas in a custom seafoam green and turquoise Manish Malhotra lehenga; the intricate hand-embroidered ensemble features a bustier blouse and a sheer dupatta.

Conceived as a creative studio and platform for actors, directors, writers, cinematographers, and emerging creative talent, Stage 5 tells bold, emotionally resonant stories that reveal narratives beyond the mainstream.

Director Faraz Arif Ansari checking a scene on the monitor for the film Bun Tikki; the screen shows a close-up of actress Shabana Azmi in character.

On-location filming of the Stage5 Production, Bun Tikki, showcasing the historic exterior and technical crew.

Producer Manish Malhotra on the active film production set of a Stage5 Production, surrounded by crew members, scaffolding, and professional lighting equipment.

Its growing body of work reflects a commitment to meaningful storytelling that broadens the landscape of contemporary Indian cinema.

Behind the scenes of Bun Tikki with (L-R) Lin Laishram, director Faraz Arif Ansari, producer Manish Malhotra, and Anjali Anand.

Behind the scenes of Bun Tikki with (L-R) Manish Malhotra, director Faraz Arif Ansari, Shabana Azmi, Abhay Deol, and Zeenat Aman

Producer Manish Malhotra with the cast of Gustaakh Ishq: Fatima Sana Shaikh, Vijay Varma, Naseeruddin Shah, Sharib Hashmi, and Dinesh Malhotra.

Bringing together acclaimed artists and new creative voices, Stage 5 focuses on original, enduring cinema.