Vicky Kaushal has described working with filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali on Love & War as a dream come true and a major milestone in his career.The actor had earlier spoken about his admiration for Bhansali and said that being part of a Sanjay Leela Bhansali film was on the bucket list of many actors. Vicky is starring in Love & War alongside Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt.Key HighlightsVicky Kaushal called working with Sanjay Leela Bhansali a bucket-list moment.Love & War stars Vicky Kaushal, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt.Vicky has spoken about his admiration for Bhansali's filmmaking.The film's main shoot was completed in September 2026.Bhansali has reportedly conducted additional shoots for some war sequences.Love & War is scheduled to release on January 21, 2027.Vicky Kaushal on Working With Sanjay Leela BhansaliVicky Kaushal has previously described collaborating with Sanjay Leela Bhansali as one of his career dreams.Speaking about the project, Vicky said that being part of a Sanjay Leela Bhansali film was on the bucket list of actors and praised the filmmaker's distinctive approach to cinema. He also said he felt fortunate to work with Bhansali alongside Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt.The collaboration marks an important addition to Vicky's filmography as he takes on a role in Bhansali's large-scale romantic war drama.What Is Love & War About?Love & War is directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and features Vicky Kaushal, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt in the lead roles.The film has been described as a romantic war drama, with reports suggesting that Ranbir and Vicky play army officers whose lives become connected through Alia's character. The makers have kept several details of the story under wraps.The film is currently scheduled to arrive in theatres on January 21, 2027.Love & War Shoot CompletedThe principal shooting of Love & War was officially completed in September 2026 after multiple schedules.However, reports later said that Bhansali decided to return to some of the war portions and brought Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal back for additional filming. The reported reshoots are focused on the film's battle sequences.The additional work reflects Bhansali's focus on the visual and dramatic treatment of the film's war sequences.Vicky Kaushal's Collaboration With Ranbir and AliaLove & War also brings Vicky Kaushal together with Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt in a major three-lead project.Vicky and Ranbir previously appeared together in Sanju, while Vicky and Alia worked together in Raazi. Love & War brings all three actors together under Bhansali's direction.With the film now moving through its final stages of production and post-production, attention has increasingly shifted towards the characters, first looks and eventual promotional campaign.(READ MORE : Vicky Kaushal Love & War First Look: Intense Avatar in Bhansali Film)What Makes Love & War Significant for Vicky?For Vicky Kaushal, Love & War represents an opportunity to work with a filmmaker whose cinema he has publicly admired.His comments about Bhansali reflect the actor's long-standing appreciation for the director's filmmaking style. The film also places him alongside two of Hindi cinema's prominent actors in a large-scale production.With the film scheduled for January 2027, more details about Vicky's character and the story are expected to emerge as the promotional campaign progresses.
