Published 17:07 IST, June 12th 2024
Has Alia Bhatt Begun Work On Love & War? Actress Visits Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Residence: WATCH
Sanjay Leela Bhansali will now begin the shoot for Love And War. The film is slated for Christmas 2025 release & stars Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal.

Alia Bhatt is seemingly gearing up for the preparation of her next film. The actress, who was last seen in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, will be seen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love and War. The film will also feature Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal. A new video suggests that the Raazi actress has begun prep for the movie.
Alia Bhatt spotted at Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s house
On June 12, Alia Bhatt was spotted entering Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s house. The actor-director duo have previously collaborated on the film Gangubai Kathiawadi for which Alia won her maiden National Award. Love and War will mark their second collaboration.
Alia Bhatt’s spotting at Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s residence has prompted speculations that she has begun preparing for the movie. Earlier, her husband Ranbir Kapoor, who is also her co-star in the movie was also spotted at the filmmaker’s house. While nothing is confirmed yet, visuals of the actress’ from the director’s house are doing rounds on social media.
Sanjay Leela Bhansali says Love and War will be set in a different time period
In a conversation with Variety, Sanjay Leela Bhansali spoke about the plot and setting of the upcoming movie Love and War. While not much is known about the project yet, it is set to star Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal and Ranbir Kapoor in lead roles. The film, as per the maker will be a love story set in a time period different from the director’s previous works.
Speaking to the publication, the Devdas director said, “It’s a love story that I’m making after a long time. A slightly contemporary work, different from the dances, pillars, architecture, drapes, curtains and jewellery [of Heeramandi].” He added that the project is what he ‘needed’ personally and will be set in a more contemporary time period. He shared, “It’s a new language, milieu and ambience for me,” Bhansali says of the film. “I needed [it] very much to excite me as a filmmaker to do something new, to speak of a different period, a different set of characters and new circumstances.” The film is slated to release on Christmas 2025.
Updated 17:07 IST, June 12th 2024