The viral photos, shared by IIFA, gave a sneak peek backstage, where Alia and Ranbir were rehearsing under Bhansali's detailed tutelage. Both actors were seen with a striking retro look, confirming that the film will have many visually grand scenes set in that period. (Image Source: Instagram/iifa)
Bollywood powerhouse Alia Bhatt never fails to grab eyeballs either on the film sets or just on a casual day out. She recently bowled over fans with her refreshingly down-to-earth, no-makeup sporty look after what seemed like a session of padel in Mumbai. Dressed simply in a white zippered jacket, a short black skirt, and trainers, her sighting confirmed that even the biggest stars prioritize health and real-life balance away from the cameras.
The buzz surrounding Alia and her actor-husband Ranbir Kapoor only increased with leaked photos from the set of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's highly anticipated film, Love & War. The drama, in which Vicky Kaushal also stars, has kept fans on their toes with its pending release currently expected around June 2026.
The viral photos, shared by IIFA, gave a sneak peek backstage, where Alia and Ranbir were rehearsing under Bhansali's detailed tutelage. Both actors were seen with a striking retro look, confirming that the film will have many visually grand scenes set in that period. It is being anticipated like never before, as there is a stellar star cast, the signature style of the director, and reports claim that the story is about a love triangle.
Alia Bhatt keeps possibly the busiest schedule in Bollywood for the following big projects:
Love & War: Sanjay Leela Bhansali's epic drama, co-starring Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal. -Filming
Alpha: (Post-production) The film is said to be the first female-led spy film from the YRF Spy Universe, co-starring Sharvari and Bobby Deol, with a theatrical release tentatively scheduled for April 17, 2026.
Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor, though they share their lives together off-screen, have collaborated only a few times onscreen:
1. Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva (2022): This was the first major film project together where they starred as the lead couple, Shiva and Isha.
2. Love & War (Upcoming): This will be their second feature film collaboration, which is scheduled to be released in 2026.
They previously shared the screen for the first time in a television commercial, too, before their first film together.
Apart from that, Alia Bhatt has established herself on the OTT platform, through which global audiences have enjoyed her versatility:
Darlings (Netflix): Her first production in which she acted was a dark comedy-drama.
Heart of Stone: Her entry into Hollywood, alongside Gal Gadot and Jamie Dornan.
Jigra (Netflix): An action thriller releasing in 2024, which she has produced herself, is about a sister's fight for her brother's freedom.
Gangubai Kathiawadi (Netflix): An acclaimed biographical drama that became a theatrical hit before streaming.
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (Amazon Prime Video): The 2023 romantic comedy.
Dear Zindagi (Netflix): The critically acclaimed coming-of-age movie that also stars Shah Rukh Khan.
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