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Monsoon Downpours Interrupt Bhansali’s Love & War Production in Mumbai

Heavy rains waterlogged the outdoor set, prompting a pause in filming with work set to resume later this week under a schedule aiming for an August 2026 release

Mumbai Heavy Rain Halts Shoot Of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War With Ranbir Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal - Reports

Overview

  • The decision to pause stemmed from concerns over compromised lighting and crew safety after waterlogging on the outdoor set.
  • Ranbir Kapoor lost 12 kg and Vicky Kaushal dropped 15 kg to meet the physical demands of their roles.
  • Filming is based at Film City in Goregaon with a crew of over 500 adapting to unpredictable weather.
  • Production sources confirm shooting will resume later this week without altering the overall timetable.
  • The romantic drama led by Alia Bhatt is eyed for release before August 2026, with industry chatter suggesting a potential June 2026 window.