Love and War: Alia Bhatt’s First Look Sparks Buzz.. And Controversy!

Sanjay Leela Bhansali has officially revealed Alia Bhatt’s first look from Love and War, following a series of leaked images involving the film’s lead cast. Earlier, pictures of Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal in Air Force-inspired costumes and Alia in a retro appearance had circulated online. The latest posters present Alia as a cabaret dancer, dressed in a red sequined outfit that reflects the film’s period-inspired visual style. The reveal has generated considerable discussion among movie audiences.

Soon after the official poster release, a song-making video reportedly surfaced online, leading to mixed reactions on social media. Some users criticised Alia’s dance movements, while others compared the visual styling of the poster with Kiara Advani’s first look from Toxic. Love and War marks another collaboration between Alia Bhatt and Bhansali after Gangubai Kathiawadi. The film also stars Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal and is scheduled for release on January 21, 2027. With its ensemble cast and Bhansali’s distinctive filmmaking style, the film remains one of the major Hindi projects being closely watched by audiences.