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Leaked ‘Love & War’ look sparks backlash against Bhansali
A leaked photo of Ranbir Kapoor from Sanjay Leela Bhansali's upcoming film *Love & War* has triggered social media backlash, with fans questioning the director's choice of a routine look. Critics compared…
A leaked photo of Ranbir Kapoor from Sanjay Leela Bhansali's upcoming film *Love & War* has triggered social media backlash, with fans questioning the director's choice of a routine look. Critics compared it to Kapoor's appearance in *Bombay Velvet* and argued that Bhansali only delivers his best with frequent collaborator Ranveer Singh.
Alia Bhatt's leaked look from the same film received a more positive response. The photo of Kapoor in a black suit has also renewed debate about the film's multiple delays, with some suggesting the actor appears uninterested. Trade experts have advised the makers to release official posters to build audience anticipation. The film also stars Vicky Kaushal.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Bhansali's distinct visual style has become a signature expectation, but a single leaked image from an unfinished production rarely reflects the final film. The criticism overlooks that costume and styling decisions are collaborative, involving the director, costume designer, and often the actor. Ranbir Kapoor's last major collaboration with Bhansali was the 2007 flop *Saawariya*, while Ranveer Singh has starred in three Bhansali hits. The film's reported Rs 300 crore budget requires it to perform strongly at the box office, with its release now a key date for both the actor and the director. Social media outrage over a set photo typically has little impact on commercial outcomes. The next concrete signal will be an official first-look poster, likely released to coincide with a major holiday or a star's birthday.
Source: m9.news
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