Vicky Kaushal opens up about working with Sanjay Leela Bhansali on 'Love & War', reveals awe for director’s dedication

Vicky Kaushal recently recounts his experience of working under the legendary filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali during the shoot of the film 'Love & War' starring Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt. He is known for his cinematic extravaganza due to super-size storytelling and a meticulous eye for detail in filmmaking. In an interview with 'GQ India', Kaushal reveals his awe at the intense focus and dedication from Bhansali that took him aback during this collaboration.Kaushal says Bhansali is completely "zoned in" for each and every frame of the shot, as if he were capturing something immortal. He doesn't just look after the acting- Bhansali, for his part, perceives each minuscule detail inside the frame-the light, the background elements, the way the drapes move. Kaushal says that such perfection encapsulates Bhansali's style of filmmaking.Contrary to the belief that Bhansali is a rigid man, Kaushal says that he is very receptive to ideas and experiments freely on the sets. Deeply involved with every scene and thinking of the present and the future shots, Bhansali is not closed to creative suggestions. Kaushal observed, "Bhansali is a complete slave to his craft. He gives himself completely to the story, and he remains as in character on the floor." That was something that impressed Kaushal quite largely.'Love & War' is going to be one of the most sought-after films, with all the three leads- Kaushal, Kapoor and Bhatt- playing starring roles. Kapoor and Kaushal will play Indian Armed Forces Officers, Alia will be seen as Cabaret Dance. The Shoot of this movie has recently started in November 2024. Ranbir began working in his scenes first, Vicky thereafter, and eventually Alia. According to different reports, many other remarkable actors have been added into the lead cast and some even gossip about a big superstar special appearance.Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, 'Love & War' is going to be a grand epic, romancing drama, and action. Scheduled for Eid 2026, the movie is going to be wrapped up by Bhansali by October of 2025. And fans are eagerly waiting to see this film, which looks like it's going to be just another visually stunning and emotion-packed creation from the master filmmaker.