The wait for Alia Bhatt’s first look from Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s highly anticipated film Love & War is over. On September 25, the makers unveiled the actress’s character poster, offering audiences their first detailed glimpse of her appearance in the film.
The poster presents Alia in a dramatic retro-inspired setting. She is seated on a chair wearing a striking embellished red outfit, while an elaborate feathered headpiece adds a showgirl-style touch to the overall look. The backdrop is filled with stage lights and rich red-and-gold tones, creating a theatrical atmosphere.
The reveal comes just a day after Ranbir Kapoor’s first look from the film was released.
Alia Bhatt Channels A Glamorous Retro Avatar
Alia’s Love & War look is noticeably different from several of her recent characters. The poster appears to draw inspiration from the glamorous stage and cabaret aesthetics associated with classic cinema.
The actress can be seen posing confidently on a chair, with her dramatic outfit and statement headpiece becoming the biggest visual highlights. Some reports have described the look as cabaret-inspired, although the makers have not publicly confirmed the exact nature of her character based solely on the poster.
The visual styling also fits the elaborate cinematic world associated with Bhansali’s filmmaking.
‘Aag Bhi, Dilon Ki Jaan Bhi’: Alia Shares The Poster
Along with unveiling the first look, the makers shared the poster on social media with the caption, “Aag bhi, dilon ki jaan bhi!” The film’s release date, January 21, 2027, was also prominently mentioned.
Alia herself shared the poster with the caption “Reunited,” highlighting her second collaboration with Sanjay Leela Bhansali after Gangubai Kathiawadi.
The reveal immediately added to the anticipation surrounding the film's promotional campaign.
Ranbir Kapoor’s Look Was Revealed A Day Earlier
Before Alia’s poster, the makers had introduced Ranbir Kapoor’s character through two first-look images.
Ranbir appeared in a vintage setting behind the wheel of a classic turquoise car. He sported slicked-back hair, a pencil moustache and round sunglasses, creating a distinctly old-school appearance. One of the images also showed an injury on his arm, adding a darker element to his otherwise stylish presentation.
The contrast between Ranbir’s rugged vintage look and Alia’s glamorous stage-inspired avatar has created curiosity about how their characters fit into the film’s larger story.
Love & War Brings Alia, Ranbir And Vicky Together
Love & War features Alia Bhatt alongside Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal. It marks the first time that the three actors will appear together in the same film.
Alia has previously worked with Ranbir in Brahmastra, while she shared the screen with Vicky Kaushal in Raazi. Ranbir and Vicky also appeared together in Sanju. Love & War therefore brings together three actors who already have individual screen connections but have never previously appeared as a trio.
The film is expected to explore relationships against a larger backdrop of conflict, although several specific character and plot details remain under wraps.
Alia Reunites With Sanjay Leela Bhansali
The film marks Alia Bhatt’s second collaboration with Sanjay Leela Bhansali after Gangubai Kathiawadi.
Their first collaboration resulted in a major critical and awards-season moment for Alia, who won the National Film Award for Best Actress for her performance in the 2022 film.
With Love & War, the actor-director duo is returning with a project that appears to have a very different visual world. The first look suggests that Alia’s character will occupy a particularly glamorous and theatrical space within the story.
Ranbir Kapoor Reunites With Bhansali After Saawariya
For Ranbir Kapoor, Love & War marks a reunion with Bhansali nearly two decades after Saawariya, which was his acting debut.
The new film therefore brings the actor back to the director who introduced him to Hindi cinema. Ranbir’s first-look posters have already established a vintage and intense visual identity, while Alia’s poster has introduced a more glamorous side of the film.
Vicky Kaushal, meanwhile, is collaborating with Bhansali for the first time.
Vicky Kaushal’s First Look Is Still Awaited
With Ranbir and Alia’s looks now revealed, attention has shifted towards Vicky Kaushal.
The makers have not yet unveiled his first-look poster at the time of the latest reports. His character is expected to be an important part of the central narrative, but the production has so far kept several details confidential.
The staggered release of the character posters suggests that the makers are gradually introducing the three leads rather than revealing the complete story at once.
Love & War Release Date
Love & War is scheduled to arrive in cinemas worldwide on January 21, 2027. The film is planned for release in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu and is also slated for an IMAX release.
The January release places the film among the major theatrical attractions lined up for early 2027.
With the first looks of Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt now public, the promotional campaign has officially begun to build the visual identity of the film.
What Alia Bhatt’s First Look Reveals About Love & War
Alia’s first poster offers plenty of visual clues but keeps the actual story under wraps. The retro styling, theatrical lights, elaborate costume and dramatic pose suggest that her character will have a strong connection to the film’s glamorous side.
Whether she is actually portraying a cabaret performer or the styling is simply part of a particular sequence remains to be officially established.
For now, the poster has successfully introduced audiences to a very different avatar of Alia Bhatt while keeping the mystery around Love & War intact.
As Bhansali gradually unveils more of the film’s characters, the upcoming release is expected to generate even more attention around its Ranbir-Alia-Vicky combination.
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