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Following the reveal of Ranbir Kapoor’s gritty, blood-stained avatar, the makers of Love & War have now unveiled the first look of Alia Bhatt from the film, featuring the star in an edgy, cabaret-inspired persona.
Billed as one of the much-awaited releases of 2027, Love & War is directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
In the newly released poster, Bhatt sits commandingly in an elaborate sheer ensemble paired with a high-slitted skirt and a dramatic, feather-adorned headpiece.
The makers dropped two posters featuring the actor, both carrying Bhansali’s signature opulent scale, immersing Bhatt in a sea of warm, dramatic spotlights and golden stage lights.
Bathed in rich red and gold hues, the setting showcases glittering backdrops and grand floral installations suspended overhead that accentuate the retro theatrical setting.
Bhatt took to Instagram and posted the posters, writing, "Crafted by the one and only Sanjay Leela Bhansali."
Love & War will release worldwide on January 21, 2027, ahead of the Republic Day weekend, in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.
The previous poster featured Kapoor exuding a vintage, retro-cool aesthetic behind the wheel of a bright teal vintage convertible, wearing a short-sleeved knit polo, aviators, and sporting a slicked-back pompadour.
Mounted on a large scale, Love & War is a period romance reportedly centred on a love triangle. Bhansali, known for his epic dramas including the triangular romance Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999), returns to the genre with what is described as his most ambitious project to date.
The film marks Kaushal’s first collaboration with Bhansali, while both Kapoor and Bhatt have previously worked with the celebrated auteur. Kapoor made his debut in Bhansali’s Saawariya (2007), and Bhatt won acclaim for her titular role in Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022).