Sanjay Leela Bhansali: Alia Bhatt confirms ‘Love and War’ is at ‘tail finish of filming’; gushes over ‘magical expertise’ of working with Sanjay Leela Bhansali |

Alia Bhatt has confirmed that Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s extremely anticipated movie, ‘Love and War,’ is nearing completion. Speaking at Milan Fashion Week 2026, the worldwide ambassador of a luxurious model revealed the group is on the “tail end” of filming. Co-starring Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal, the venture marks Alia’s second collaboration with Bhansali following her National Award-winning efficiency in ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi.’ Despite earlier rumors of serious delays and a possible 2027 shift, Alia’s newest replace suggests the manufacturing is again on monitor for a 2026 theatrical launch.

While turning heads at Milan Fashion Week in a glossy black leatherette Gucci trench coat, Alia Bhatt took a second to speak about her upcoming movie, ‘Love and War’. In a candid video, the ‘Highway’ actress additionally opened up about her deep reference to town’s meals and other people.

Alia Bhatt shares an replace on ‘Love and War’

According to Hindustan Times, throughout a dialog with Vogue Italia, Alia Bhatt confirmed that the manufacturing is shifting at a brisk tempo, stating, “We are at the tail end of filming. It has been quite a magical experience.”

For Alia, ‘Love & War’ isn’t simply one other venture; it’s a reunion with the person who helped her safe a National Award. Following the huge success of the 2022 movie, ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’, the actor expressed immense gratitude for the chance to work beneath Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s imaginative and prescient as soon as once more.“Working with Sanjay Sir is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and I am so grateful that I get to do it,” Alia shared.

About ‘Love & War’

The movie boasts a powerhouse trio: Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, and Vicky Kaushal. This marks a big onscreen reunion for the actors, notably for Ranbir and Bhansali, who final labored collectively on the director’s debut, ‘Saawariya.’ Despite the filming nearing its conclusion, the discharge date stays a subject of intense debate since its authentic launch window of Christmas 2025. Reports advised that the discharge was pushed to March 20, 2026. While Ranbir Kapoor confirmed a postponement throughout a latest Instagram Live, official sources counsel the movie is dedicated to a 2026 launch, regardless of rumors of it sliding into 2027.

What’s subsequent for Alia Bhatt?

Alia Bhatt was final seen within the 2024 movie, ‘Jigra’ with Manoj Pahwa and Vedang Raina. According to Sacnilk, the movie minted a wordlwide assortment of round 57 crores. This 12 months, Bhatt can even be seen in ‘Alpha’ with Sharvari Wagh and Bobby Deol, slated for a launch on April 17, 2026. It is touted to be the primary female-led installment within the YRF Spy Universe.