(#SanjayLeelaBhansali) What is the story behind this trend in Social Media today?
26-09-2026
The hashtag is trending because of the rolling first-look campaign for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s next feature, Love & War. Over the past three days the makers have released character posters in sequence: Ranbir Kapoor first, then Alia Bhatt in a cabaret-inspired avatar, and today Vicky Kaushal’s look. Each drop has generated fresh conversation about the film’s visual style, period setting and star pairing.Love & War is an original romantic-epic set against a wartime backdrop. It reunites Bhansali with Ranbir Kapoor after nearly two decades and marks Vicky Kaushal’s first collaboration with the director; Alia Bhatt plays the central female role. Principal photography wrapped earlier this month. The film is now in post-production and is slated for a theatrical release on 21 January 2027, including IMAX.The campaign has also included unofficial leaks of a dance sequence featuring Alia, which added to the day’s discussion. Collectively these images and clips have driven the current wave of posts celebrating Bhansali’s signature grandeur and speculating about the story and music.