Bollywood actor ranbir kapoor praised filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, stating that whatever he knows about acting was "seeded in" by the director.
Kapoor emphasized Bhansali’s influence on his craft and described him as a master of cinema.
The actor first worked with Bhansali in 2007 on his acting debut film, Saawariya.
Upcoming Collaboration: love & War
Ranbir Kapoor is reuniting with Bhansali after 18 years for the upcoming film love & War.
The film is described as an "epic saga" and is slated to release on march 20, 2026.
Love & war stars ranbir kapoor alongside his wife, alia bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal.
This marks Vicky Kaushal’s first collaboration with Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
Instagram Birthday Live Session
Kapoor went live on instagram via his brand ARKS on his 43rd birthday, Sunday.
During the session, he spoke warmly about his co-stars and the director.
He called alia Bhatt “super talented” and Vicky Kaushal “one of my two favourite actors.”
Kapoor expressed happiness at working again with Bhansali, noting the director has grown into an even bigger master over the years.
Alia Bhatt’s Previous Work with Bhansali
The film reunites alia bhatt with Bhansali, who directed her in Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022).
In that film, Bhatt played the role of Gangubai Kathiawadi, a female mafia don and brothel madame in Kamathipura.
Summary
Ranbir Kapoor credits Bhansali with shaping his acting skills.
Love & war is a significant reunion of talent, featuring Kapoor, Bhatt, and Kaushal under Bhansali’s direction.
The film is highly anticipated and represents a major cinematic collaboration in 2026.
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