Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor are currently engrossed in filming emotionally charged night scenes for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s highly anticipated film Love & War at Film City’s Joker Maidaan in Goregaon. This shooting schedule, which commenced earlier this month, emphasizes crucial monologues and confrontational sequences, showcasing the film’s dramatic essence. The project also stars Vicky Kaushal, marking a significant collaboration under Bhansali’s meticulous direction.
A source close to the production revealed that this phase is dedicated to capturing key moments in the love story. “The actors have been shooting from 6 p.m. onwards, wrapping up in the early hours,” the source shared with Mid-Day. Ranbir Kapoor began filming on November 7, 2024, starting with the opening sequence, followed by Vicky Kaushal, who joined the set on November 20. Alia Bhatt started her portions in December, and the ongoing schedule is expected to conclude by the weekend, after which the team will shift focus to indoor scenes.
However, it’s important to note that Love & War has faced delays. Bollywood Hungama reported that Bhansali has postponed the film’s release from its original March 2026 slot due to a three-month delay in the shooting schedule. According to a source, “After moving away from the Eid 2026 release slot, the next best option for Sanjay Leela Bhansali is the Independence Day weekend, which aligns well with the film’s theme.
”Set against a war backdrop, Love & War is an action-romantic drama that reunites Bhansali with Ranbir Kapoor after 17 years since Saawariya (2007) and marks his second project with Alia Bhatt following Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022). This film also represents Vicky Kaushal’s first collaboration with the acclaimed filmmaker. While Ranbir and Vicky are reported to portray Indian Army officers, Alia plays a cabaret dancer; however, specific plot details remain under wraps.
