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Worker dies on Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love and War Set, film body seeks Rs 50 lakh | Bollywood News

Worker dies on Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love and War Set, film body seeks Rs 50 lakh | Bollywood News

3 min readBengaluruJun 22, 2026 11:22 AM IST Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s much-awaited film Love & War is again in the headlines. A recent tragic incident occurred on the set of the film Love & War, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal together in the lead roles. A worker reportedly lost his life while working on the film’s production. Chandradhari Singh Yadav, a carpenter working on the film’s set, reportedly lost his life after suffering an electric shock in the early hours of June 17. He died at around 3 am. He is survived by his wife and two children. Following the incident, the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) and FSSAMU approached the producers of the film seeking financial assistance for the bereaved family. Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s production house subsequently provided Rs 40 lakh as compensation. However, FWICE president BN Tiwari has urged the filmmaker to increase the amount to Rs 50 lakh and take responsibility for the education of Yadav’s children. Sparks fresh debate on worker safety in film industry This Love …

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War worker dies on set; ₹40 lakh announced, FWICE demands ₹50 lakh as compensation

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War worker dies on set; ₹40 lakh announced, FWICE demands ₹50 lakh as compensation

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s upcoming film Love & War stars Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal. However, the project has run into a major controversy following a tragic accident on its set. Chandradhari Singh Yadav, a 42-year-old carpenter, died after suffering a severe electric shock during the early hours of June 17. The incident occurred at Royal Pump Studio in Mumbai’s Film City while actor Alia Bhatt was reportedly shooting. Preliminary findings suggest a short circuit caused the electrocution. Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War under scrutiny after worker dies; FWICE seeks ₹50 lakh, job for family. Chandradhari Singh Yadav is survived by his wife and two young daughters. Following his death, Bhansali Productions offered ₹40 lakh in financial compensation to the grieving family. FWICE asks for increased compensation Following the recent tragedy on set, the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has urged Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s production house to increase the compensation for the family of the deceased technician, Chandradhari Singh Yadav. While the production house has already announced a financial assistance package …

EXCLUSIVE: Alia Bhatt to play a 20-day role in Tumbbad 2 with Sohum Shah; Will spearhead the finale of the trilogy

EXCLUSIVE: Alia Bhatt to play a 20-day role in Tumbbad 2 with Sohum Shah; Will spearhead the finale of the trilogy

Pinkvilla has exclusively learned that Alia Bhatt has joined the expanding world of Tumbbad in a powerful role. According to our sources, the actress has already begun shooting for Tumbbad 2, where she will be seen in a packed 20-day schedule. Despite the limited screen time, her character is said to play a crucial role and will bring a major twist in the finale.  Insiders reveal that Alia’s part is not just impactful but also essential in leading the story into its final chapter. “Alia has a power-packed role in Tumbbad 2. While it’s a 20-day shoot, the character is extremely important and directly sets up the events of the third film,” a source shares. The arc of her character carries forward into Tumbbad 3, where she will spearhead the conclusion alongside Sohum Shah. The decision to come on board was an easy one for Gangubai Kathiawadi actress. “She loved the script, and it was a no-brainer for her,” the source adds. In fact, the sequel’s script is a “notch above” the first part and …

Sanjay Leela Bhansali reveals release date of Love & War, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal and Alia Bhatt

Sanjay Leela Bhansali reveals release date of Love & War, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal and Alia Bhatt

2 min readNew DelhiApr 17, 2026 03:05 PM IST Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali has finally shared an update about his highly-anticipated film, Love & War. The emotional saga, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal, and Alia Bhatt in pivotal roles, now has a confirmed release date. According to a recent announcement by the makers, the film is set to hit theatres on January 21, 2027 in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. The new release date was announced on social media by Bhansali Productions. Several fans expressed their excitement for the film in the comments section of the post. “LET’S GO!!! THE MOST AWAITED MOVIE ANNOUNCEMENT,” a person wrote. Another user commented, “Two one of the best actor in one movie with one of the best director.” ALSO READ | Amid repeated delays, Vicky Kaushal says they are having a ‘great time filming’ Love and War: ‘Will see you next year’ Sanjay Leela Bhansali had initially planned a summer 2026 release for Love & War, but production was delayed due to various factors. Ranbir Kapoor later confirmed the postponement …

Love & War gets new release date, Bhansali’s Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal-starrer pushed to 2027

Love & War gets new release date, Bhansali’s Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal-starrer pushed to 2027

There has been a lot of confusion and speculation about the release date of the Sanjay Leela Bhansali film, Love & War. The film, which stars Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal, was officially announced in January 2024 and was originally slated for a 2025 release. It has since been postponed twice. On April 17, Bhansali Productions, the banner which is producing the film, laid all speculations to rest with a new announcement on the release date. Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love and War is headlined by Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal. When will Love & War release? Love & War will now release in theatres on January 21, 2027, arriving a few days ahead of the Republic Day window. The official Instagram account of Bhansali Productions announced the film’s new release date on Friday. Love & War stars Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal in the lead roles. Vicky and Ranbir play Air Force officers in the period romantic drama. Leaked photos of actors Ranbir and Alia from the sets went …

Exclusive | Love & War makers get over 500 NDAs signed to ensure no leaks from Sanjay Leela Bhansali film

Exclusive | Love & War makers get over 500 NDAs signed to ensure no leaks from Sanjay Leela Bhansali film

Expectations are high for Sanjay Leela Bhansali‘s upcoming period love story Love & War, which is one of the most-awaited releases of the year. The film, which stars Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal, is slated to release later this year. Now, an industry source tells HT that the makers are taking strict measures to prevent leaks from the shoot ahead of the film’s release. (Also read: Exclusive | Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal-starrer Love & War not pushed to 2027) Sanjay Leela Bhansali is currently busy with the shoot of Love and War. (Photo by SUJIT JAISWAL / AFP) (AFP) What the source said A source close to the film reveals, “The team of Love & War is leaving no stone unturned to protect the film’s world and prevent any content from leaking out. Not just the principal cast, but makers has reportedly asked a large section of the crew working on the project to sign strict NDAs (Non-Disclosure Agreements). Over 500 NDAs have already been signed or are …

Alia Bhatt Kickstarts Birthday Celebrations, Sister-In-Law Riddhima Kapoor Sends Wishes | India News

Alia Bhatt Kickstarts Birthday Celebrations, Sister-In-Law Riddhima Kapoor Sends Wishes | India News

Last Updated:March 15, 2026, 07:25 IST Alia Bhatt celebrates her birthday with wishes from Riddhima Kapoor. Alia Bhatt celebrates birthday with Shaheen Bhatt and Riddhima Kapoor. Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt will be turning a year older on Sunday, and birthday wishes have already started pouring in for the ‘Highway’ actress. Her sister-in-law, Riddhima Kapoor, took to the Stories section of her Instagram and dropped a photo of herself posing with Alia and her sister, Shaheen Bhatt. With Shaheen sitting in the middle, Riddhima and Alia had their hands on her shoulder. “Happiest bday my Aaloo pie love you @aliabhatt”, along with a beating heart emoji. Alia is married to Riddhima’s brother and Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor. Talking about their love story, the speculation of Alia and Ranbir being in a relationship started doing rounds when these two came together for Ayan Mukerji’s “Brahmastra” back in 2017. As time passed, those rumours gained momentum. However, in 2018, these two made their first appearance as a couple at the wedding reception of Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja. …

Ranbir Kapoor asks cameraman to back off during an event: ‘Camera mooh ke andar daal raha hai’

Ranbir Kapoor asks cameraman to back off during an event: ‘Camera mooh ke andar daal raha hai’

Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor had a lighthearted yet firm interaction with a cameraman after the cameraman got too close during a public appearance. The incident occurred as Ranbir was walking through a crowd of photographers at the Indian Super Gaming League, where media personnel were attempting to capture his picture. Ranbir Kapoor addressed a close cameraman while maintaining his personal space at a recent event. Ranbir Kapoor asks cameraman to back off In a video that has surfaced online, Ranbir noticed the cameraman approaching him uncomfortably close. Ranbir stopped briefly and said, “Camera mooh ke andar daal raha hai, pagal”, which translates to, “You’re putting the camera right into my face, crazy!” The cameraman laughed at the comment, and Ranbir continued walking with a charming smile, turning a potentially tense moment into a lighthearted exchange. The actor was dressed casually yet stylishly in a white t-shirt, jacket, black trousers, and white sneakers, complemented by cool shades. Fans and observers praised Ranbir for handling the situation with humour and composure, noting that he maintained his personal …

Ranbir Kapoor confirms Love & War release is postponed; will avoid clash with Dhurandhar 2 and Toxic

Ranbir Kapoor confirms Love & War release is postponed; will avoid clash with Dhurandhar 2 and Toxic

Actor Ranbir Kapoor is currently awaiting the release of two of his films – Ramayana Part One and Love & War. While the former has set a release date of Diwali 2026, there has been a lot of confusion and speculation about the release of the latter. Now, in an Instagram live session, Ranbir has confirmed that the rumours were true and Love & War is indeed postponed. However, the actor stopped short of giving a release date for the film. Love & War stars Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal, and is directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Love & War release postponed Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Love & War stars Ranbir alongside Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal. When the film was originally announced, it set a release date of Christmas 2025. However, just months before that date, it was pushed to March 20, 2026. However, earlier this year, it was reported that the film will now release only in 2027. HT learnt that the film has no release date but is committed …

Exclusive | Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal-starrer Love & War not pushed to 2027

Exclusive | Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal-starrer Love & War not pushed to 2027

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s epic love triangle, Love & War, was originally slated for a 2025 release before being pushed to 2026. Now, on Monday, a report claimed the film has been pushed to 2027 due to filming delays. However, a source close to the production has confirmed to HT that the film has not been pushed to next year and will release this year itself. Love and War was officially announced in January 2024. Love & War release date Pinkvilla reported on Monday morning that Love & War is now looking at a 2027 release window. Citing a source, the report states that ‘a significant portion of the shoot is still pending.’ The report also states that heavy VFX work and editing of aerial action sequences will take time, which means the film’s 2026 release is ‘ruled out’. However, a source close to the film has denied all such reports. “The film is very much set to release in 2026.” reiterates our source. The source adds that filming is on track and most of the …