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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.
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Sanjay Leela Bhansali's films and where to watch them on Videoess →Sanjay Leela Bhansali (born February 24, 1963) is an Indian film director, producer, screenwriter, and music director known for his female-led films with a distinctive style of grand cinematic sets and extravagant costumes, incorporation of classical music and inspirations from dramatic epics.
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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
Kareena Kapoor's Next Bhansali Production May Go To Aatish Kapadia
Filmfare's exclusive claims Aatish Kapadia, the mind behind Khichdi and Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, is in line to direct Kareena Kapoor Khan for Bhansali Productions, with Sanjay Leela Bhansali producing once Love & War wraps.
2 Oct 20262 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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
Bollywood
Love & War Finally Locks January 21, 2027 After Two Delays
Bhansali Productions unveiled the first Love & War poster on Thursday, confirming a January 21, 2027 theatrical release for the Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal film after it slipped from Christmas 2025 and a rumoured March 2026 slot.
24 Sept 20262 min
Bollywood
Ranbir Kapoor's Bloodied Hand Marks His Return To Bhansali's World
Sanjay Leela Bhansali released Ranbir Kapoor's character poster from Love & War, showing him with a moustache and a blood-streaked hand. The film also stars Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal, releasing January 21, 2027.
24 Sept 20262 min
Bollywood
Ranbir Kapoor's Look From Bhansali's Love & War Is Out
Sanjay Leela Bhansali has released the first look of Love & War, showing Ranbir Kapoor in a striking new avatar ahead of the film's January 2027 worldwide release across three languages.
24 Sept 20262 min
Bollywood
Ranbir Kapoor Spotted Clean-Shaven At Bhansali's Office Again
Ranbir Kapoor was papped outside Sanjay Leela Bhansali's office on Thursday, sporting a fresh clean-shaven look, as Love & War, also starring Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal, moves through post-production ahead of its January 2027 release.
10 Sept 20262 min
Bollywood
Bhansali May Save Love And War's First Look For Ramayana's Screen
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love and War may skip its September 28 online teaser plan. Reports suggest the first look could instead debut in cinemas with Ramayana: Part 1, since Ranbir Kapoor leads both films.
8 Sept 20262 min
Bollywood
Sanjay Leela Bhansali Wraps Love And War, Eyes January 2027
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal, has completed its shoot and is targeting a January 21, 2027 release, per Pinkvilla, with post-production now underway.
4 Sept 20262 min