Breaking Hype
Karan Johar Just Called Sanjay Leela Bhansali Better Than Him
Karan Johar picked Sanjay Leela Bhansali as the director he believes surpasses him in craft and execution on Koffee With Karan 9.
3 days ago2 min read
Alia Bhatt (born March 15, 1993) is an Indian-born British actress and producer who works predominantly in Hindi cinema. After appearing as a child artist in Sangharsh (1999), she made her adult debut in Student of the Year (2012), earning a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut.
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Bollywood
Ahaan Panday And Aneet Padda Birthday Party Pulls In Alia Bhatt
Aneet Padda celebrated her 24th birthday with a pink, castle-cake party attended by Saiyaara co-star Ahaan Panday, his mother Deanne Panday, and a surprise guest in Alia Bhatt.
4 days ago2 min
Breaking Hype
Alia Bhatt Wears Tumbbad Mask on 8th Anniversary, Fuels Sequel Hype
Alia Bhatt sparked fresh buzz by posting an Instagram story wearing the eerie eye mask from Tumbbad on its 8th anniversary. The makers responded with a cryptic message, deepening intrigue around her role in the sequel, which is slated for a December 3, 2027 theatrical release.
6 days ago2 min
Breaking Hype
Alpha’s Soul Is Missing, And So Is Its Audience
Taran Adarsh called Alpha 'a beautiful body without a soul'—a line that’s already become the film’s legacy.
11 Oct 20261 min
Bollywood
Bollywood’s Navratri Looks Are Already Setting the Style Bar
From Deepika Padukone’s radiant yellow kurta to Kriti Sanon’s pastel purple sharara, these aren’t just outfits—they’re statements. And they’ve already set the tone for the festival.
10 Oct 20262 min
Breaking Hype
SRK, Ranbir, Alia Dance to Hookah Bar in Viral Rungta Steel Ad
Shah Rukh Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, and Alia Bhatt star in a new Rungta Steel ad, dancing to 'Hookah Bar' after pitching film-inspired concepts. The commercial is going viral, sparking buzz ahead of upcoming releases.
9 Oct 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Love & War Show: Three Posters, No Launch, and a Storm of Speculation
Three posters, no launch, and a storm of speculation. That’s the new normal for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s next film — and it’s working.
5 Oct 20262 min
Bollywood
Bhansali And Alia Bhatt Eye Inshallah Revival After Love And War
Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Alia Bhatt are reportedly planning to revive Inshallah once Love And War releases, with the script being reworked and lead casting still undecided between Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan or a younger actor.
5 Oct 20262 min
Bollywood
Black Is Back: Six Bollywood Stars Own the Shade in One Fashion Moment
Six actresses, one colour, zero ambiguity. Black isn’t just a shade anymore—it’s a stance.
5 Oct 20261 min
Bollywood
Alia Bhatt’s First Film as Producer Is Quiet
She introduced Piyush Khati, saying he’s her daughter Raha’s favourite.
4 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Alia Bhatt Steps Into Real Action — Not a Film — At Earthshot Prize in Mumbai
Alia Bhatt is presenting an award at the Earthshot Prize in Mumbai, alongside Rami Malek, Sachin Tendulkar, Simone Ashley, and host Karan Johar. The event, first held in 2020 by Prince William, celebrates innovators tackling climate change. For the first time, it will be streamed globally on Prime Video across 240 countries and 40 languages.
3 Oct 20261 min
Red Carpet
Alia Bhatt Glides in Ivory Saree at Mijwan Charity Show
Alia Bhatt turned heads at the Mijwan charity fashion show, donning a bridal-inspired ivory georgette saree with intricate Chikankari work and a 310-carat pearl choker. The event marked 15 years of couture collaboration with Shabana Azmi's welfare initiative.
2 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Alia Bhatt Hosts Earthshot Prize 2026 in Mumbai
Alia Bhatt is presenting at The Earthshot Prize 2026 Awards Night in Mumbai, the first time the event is held in India. The ceremony, on November 17, will stream globally on Prime Video for the first time.
1 Oct 20261 min
Box Office
Love And War Theatrical Rights Said To Have Sold For Rs 300 Crore
Bollywood Hungama reports that Pen Marudhar has acquired global theatrical rights to Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love And War for Rs 300 crore, ahead of its January 21, 2027 release.
1 Oct 20262 min
Red Carpet
Alia Bhatt To Present An Award At Earthshot Prize Night
Alia Bhatt will hand out one of five Earthshot Prize awards at Mumbai's 2026 ceremony, sharing the stage with Rami Malek, Sachin Tendulkar and Simone Ashley on a night hosted by Karan Johar and streamed globally on Prime Video.
1 Oct 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Love & War fetches record Rs 300 crore theatrical deal ahead of 2027 release
The Bhansali‑directed Love & War, set to hit screens on Jan 21 2027, has sold its theatrical rights for a staggering Rs 300 crore. Industry insiders say the deal reflects the star‑power of Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal, and signals confidence in a blockbuster opening.
30 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Mumbai Police Turn Ranbir Kapoor Poster Into Seat‑Belt Campaign
In a creative twist, Mumbai Police used Ranbir Kapoor’s Love & War poster to highlight seat‑belt safety, linking the film’s title with a public‑service reminder as the Bhansali‑directed drama gears up for a January 2027 release.
29 Sept 20262 min
Bollywood
Ranbir Kapoor’s Birthday Sparks Sweet Instagram Tributes from Alia and Mom
Ranbir Kapoor turned 34 on September 28, receiving loving Instagram posts from wife Alia Bhatt and mother Neetu Singh. The celebrations came as he readies for Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana and Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War.
29 Sept 20262 min
Bollywood
Ranbir Kapoor Turns 44, Love & War Trio Spotted Together
Ranbir Kapoor rang in his 44th birthday on September 28 with family messages from Alia Bhatt, Neetu Kapoor and Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, plus a gathering with Love & War co-star Vicky Kaushal doing the rounds online.
29 Sept 20262 min
Bollywood
Alia Bhatt Celebrates Ranbir Kapoor’s Birthday with Intimate Family Snapshots
Alia Bhatt marked Ranbir Kapoor’s 44th birthday with a series of private photos on Instagram, showcasing a loving moment between the couple, a glimpse of daughter Raha, and a nostalgic New York memory.
28 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Ranbir Kapoor’s Birthday Bash Celebrated with Love & War Cast
Ranbir Kapoor spent his birthday dining with the Love & War team, a gathering that has amplified buzz ahead of the multilingual launch slated for January 21, 2027.
28 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
ZEE5 snaps Love & War streaming rights for Rs 25 crore
The digital rights for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s upcoming Love & War have been sold to ZEE5 for roughly Rs 25 crore, a figure industry insiders say is far below expectations for a film of this magnitude.
27 Sept 20262 min
Bollywood
Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal Star as Showstoppers at 15th Mijwan Fashion Show
On September 26, the 15th edition of the Mijwan fashion show lit up Mumbai as Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal walked the runway in elaborate ethnic outfits, while designers Manish Malhotra and Shabana Azmi celebrated the charity’s milestone.
27 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Love & War Release Date Unveiled as Bhansali’s Cast Steps Out for Dinner
The much‑awaited Bhansali drama Love & War finally gets a release date. The director and his star‑studded cast were photographed after a dinner, flaunting fresh character outfits that hint at the film’s period‑modern blend.
27 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Ranbir Kapoor Slams Paparazzi After Dinner Snap With Alia, Vicky
Ranbir Kapoor turned angry on a paparazzo outside a Mumbai restaurant, shouting “Bahot bol raha hai tu” as he left a joint outing with Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal and director Sanjay Leela Bhansali. The clip is now trending online.
27 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal Light Up Manish Malhotra’s Mijwan Runway
Alia Bhatt arrived in an ivory lace saree while Vicky Kaushal sported a navy‑blue embroidered jacket at Manish Malhotra’s Mijwan fashion event, sparking buzz for their next Bollywood venture.
27 Sept 20262 min
World
Bollywood Stars Reveal Their Top Holiday Hotspots for World Tourism Day
Kareena Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Parineeti Chopra and others have shared Instagram moments from Greece, the Maldives, Africa and Switzerland, turning their vacations into a travel guide for fans seeking inspiration on World Tourism Day 2026.
27 Sept 20262 min
Red Carpet
Ranbir Kapoor Shields Alia Bhatt From Paparazzi After Love And War Dinner
Ranbir Kapoor kept a firm hand around Alia Bhatt's waist as he walked her through a crush of photographers outside a Mumbai restaurant, after the Love And War cast dined together with Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
27 Sept 20262 min
Bollywood
Vicky Kaushal's Love And War First Look Goes Full Cigarette-Smoking Menace
Vicky Kaushal's first look from Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love And War has landed, cigarette in hand, silver lighter in the other, completing the film's three lead reveals ahead of its January 2027 release.
27 Sept 20262 min
Box Office
Pen Marudhar Locks Distribution Rights For Bhansali's Love And War
Pen Marudhar has acquired All India distribution rights for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love and War, according to Pinkvilla, adding the Republic Day week release to a distributor already handling King and The Vvaan.
27 Sept 20262 min
Press Circuit
Vicky Kaushal's Love And War Poster Swaps Intensity For Softness
Bhansali Productions dropped a second poster for Love & War showing Vicky Kaushal seated in a pool with a bouquet, a sharp shift from his earlier brooding first look ahead of the film's January 2027 release.
27 Sept 20262 min
Bollywood
Luv Films’ New Rom‑Com Gives a Nod to ‘Don’t Be Shy’
Luv Films’ ‘Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar’, a youthful rom‑com featuring a batch of debutants, publicly praised the team behind ‘Don’t Be Shy’. Alia Bhatt, producer of the latter, replied with a single word, fueling chatter about the growing wave of new talent in Hindi cinema.
26 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Vicky Kaushal’s Brooding First Look Sets Love & War Ablaze
Vicky Kaushal’s intense first look for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War has gone viral, promising a fierce love‑triangle set against a 1940s battlefield. Fans are already debating his impact on the Ranbir‑Alia pairing ahead of the January 21, 2027 release.
26 Sept 20262 min
Bollywood
Husne Shabnam talks coaching Alia Bhatt, Shabana Azmi and Lust Stories 3
In an exclusive chat, Husne Shabnam reveals her path from theatre teacher to Bollywood dialect coach, her work with Alia Bhatt and Shabana Azmi on Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, and her cameo in the final segment of Lust Stories 3.
26 Sept 20262 min
Bollywood
Vicky Kaushal’s Love & War Poster Sparks Starfire Reactions
Sanjay Leela Bhansali unveiled Vicky Kaushal’s Love & War poster, completing the trio of looks for the film. Alia, Hrithik, Kareena and others flooded social media with fire and clapping emojis, building buzz for the Jan 2027 release.
26 Sept 20262 min
Bollywood
Vicky Kaushal's Love And War First Look Lands, Cigarette In Hand
Bhansali Productions has released Vicky Kaushal's first-look poster from Love & War, showing him with a cigarette and lighter, the last of three character reveals before the film's January 2027 release.
26 Sept 20262 min
Bollywood
Zeenat Aman Calls Alia Bhatt A Showgirl Over Love & War Look
Alia Bhatt's cabaret-styled first look from Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War drew a warm shout-out from Zeenat Aman, who called it a showgirl moment, as the film heads to a January 2027 release.
26 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Alia Bhatt’s ‘Don’t Be Shy’ Wins Cheers from Sharvari and Ananya
Alia Bhatt’s latest production, the college‑set comedy ‘Don’t Be Shy’, hit Prime Video on September 25. Sharvari Wagh and Ananya Panday quickly shared glowing Instagram reactions, calling it a colourful, feel‑good ride perfect for a girls’ outing.
25 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor Front Myntra’s Big Fashion Festival
Myntra has launched its Big Fashion Festival campaign starring Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor. The ads turn ordinary triggers – a stray scrunchie or a lucky card game – into comic reasons to shop, with the sale kicking off on 8 October and featuring more than eight million styles.
25 Sept 20263 min
Breaking Hype
Alia Bhatt’s Retro Cabaret Look Stuns in Love & War First Look
Alia Bhatt’s new poster for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s upcoming Love & War shows the actress in a sleek slit dress and retro headpiece, hinting at a glamorous turn and sparking fresh speculation ahead of Vicky Kaushal’s first look.
25 Sept 20261 min
OTT Originals
Alia Bhatt Introduces Five New Talents in ‘Don’t Be Shy’
Alia Bhatt’s production banner Eternal Sunshine launches ‘Don’t Be Shy’ on Amazon Prime, spotlighting first‑time director Sreeti Mukerji and newcomers Aarushi Bajaj, Bianca Arora, Ansh Duggal and Piyush Khati.
25 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Alia Bhatt Stuns in Cabaret‑Inspired Love & War Poster
Alia Bhatt’s first look for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s upcoming Love & War drops a glamorous, old‑school charm. The poster, shared on social media, adds fresh intrigue to the star‑studded cast and the film’s contemporary setting.
25 Sept 20262 min
Bollywood
Alia Bhatt's Second Love And War Poster Gets A Kareena Seal Of Approval
Alia Bhatt's second poster from Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War shows a retro cabaret avatar, and Kareena Kapoor Khan called it 'Killingggg it Alooooooo' in the comments as the studio's rollout continues ahead of the film's January 2027 release.
25 Sept 20262 min
Bollywood
Ranbir Kapoor's Bloodied Love And War First Look Is Out
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War finally has its first look, with Ranbir Kapoor bruised and bloodied behind the wheel of a turquoise convertible. Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal reacted on social media as the film locks January 21, 2027.
25 Sept 20262 min
Bollywood
Alia Bhatt's Cabaret-Style Look From Love And War Is Out
Alia Bhatt's first look from Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War shows her in a cabaret-inspired avatar, seated on a chair in a slit skirt and headpiece, following Ranbir Kapoor's poster reveal for the film.
25 Sept 20262 min
Box Office
Alia‑Shaheen Bhatt’s ‘Don’t Be Shy’ Falters With Gen‑Alpha Audiences
Alia and Shaheen Bhatt’s debut as producers with ‘Don’t Be Shy’ offers polished visuals and a catchy soundtrack, yet its predictable storyline and old‑school romance fail to connect with the digital‑savvy Gen‑Alpha crowd, according to Koimoi’s review.
24 Sept 20262 min
OTT Originals
Alia Bhatt’s ‘Don’t Be Shy’ Screens in Mumbai, Star‑Studded Turnout
Alia Bhatt and sister Shaheen hosted a glittering Mumbai screening of their upcoming film ‘Don’t Be Shy’, featuring four debutants and a guest list that included Ranbir Kapoor, Karan Johar and Mahesh Bhatt, ahead of its Prime Video debut on September 25.
24 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Ranbir Kapoor Appears Bloodied in Bhansali’s ‘Love & War’ First Look
Ranbir Kapoor’s latest look for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s romance‑action film ‘Love & War’ features a bullet‑scarred hero in a turquoise vintage car, alongside Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal, with a global launch set for January 21, 2027.
24 Sept 20262 min