Rumours were doing the rounds that Manish had recommended Punit’s name to Karan Johar and had requested Karan to give Punit an opportunity to direct I Hate Luv Storys for his banner Dharma Productions. Rubbishing the rumours, the designer said, “No. I only recommended the cast of the film to him.” Manish has designed the costumes for the film that stars Imran Khan and Sonam Kapoor.

Punit has earlier assisted director-producer Karan Johar on blockbusters like Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna; Amol Palekar on Paheli and Tarun Mansukhani on Dostana as creative director.

I Hate Luv Storys is all set to release on July 2.