Vicky Kaushal has spoken at length about his experience of working on Love & War, calling the project a major milestone in his acting journey. In a recent interaction with Just Filmy, the actor expressed his admiration for director Sanjay Leela Bhansali and described being part of the filmmaker’s world as a long-cherished dream.

Vicky Kaushal calls Love & War a dream come true; opens up on working with Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt

Opening up about the collaboration, Vicky said, “It’s on the bucket list of every actor to be a part of a Sanjay Leela Bhansali film. I’ve admired his films, I’ve admired him as a filmmaker, and I think he’s truly a unique voice from India, someone who has a vision, who tells stories in ways nobody else can.” The actor went on to highlight Bhansali’s mastery over cinema, underscoring the privilege of being associated with the filmmaker.

Vicky further added, “He truly is a master of the craft of filmmaking. I genuinely feel blessed that in just ten years of my career, I’m getting to be a part of his film with two fantastic actors that we all adore, Ranbir and Alia. So yes, we are filming right now. We are having a great time filming it, and we’ll see you next year.” The film marks Vicky’s first collaboration with Bhansali and also brings him together on screen with Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, a casting combination that has generated considerable excitement.

Notably, Love & War has often been described as a passion project by those involved. Earlier, Alia Bhatt had also spoke about the film, revealing that it holds a special place for the team. The actress had shared that the makers constantly feel the need to invest more days and time into the project, reflecting the scale and emotional depth of the narrative.

Meanwhile, speculation around the film’s release has been making the rounds. Bollywood Hungama had earlier reported that the makers have decided to push the release date, although an official announcement regarding the revised timeline is still awaited. Despite the delay, anticipation around the film remains strong, especially given Bhansali’s track record and the ensemble cast.

As shooting continues, Love & War is shaping up to be one of the most awaited projects on the horizon, with audiences eager to see what this high-profile collaboration brings to the big screen.

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