Bollywood actors Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal came together to celebrate ace director Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s birthday on February 24.
The trio will be sharing screen space in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War soon. Actress Alia Bhatt, who was there with her husband Ranbir Kapoor, took to Instagram today to share glimpses of the cosy celebration, offering fans a peek into the heartfelt moments from the evening.
However, the night was not just about Bhansali’s birthday—it also turned into a double celebration.
They also had another reason to rejoice as Vicky Kaushal’s latest film, Chhaava, achieved a remarkable feat at the box office, crossing the Rs 300 crore mark within just ten days of its release.
The cozy dinner was a perfect blend of warmth, camaraderie, and cinematic success, bringing together some of the finest talents in the industry to celebrate both a legendary filmmaker and a major box office triumph.
The gathering was a perfect blend of warmth, camaraderie, and cinematic success, bringing together some of the finest talents in the industry to celebrate both a legendary filmmaker and a major box office triumph. The caption read, "a quick break from night shoots to celebrate our director happy birthday magician sir (and happy 3 to our Gangu too) & lastly many many cheers and claps for @vickykaushal09 absolutely smashing the box office with chhaava!!! Chalo abhi party over … back to shoot."
The first photo captures a joyous moment as Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, and Vicky Kaushal pose happily alongside Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who is seated at the center. The birthday cake sits prominently in front of them, adding to the celebratory ambiance.
In the second picture, Vicky Kaushal is seen indulging in the celebration, taking a piece from the cake, further highlighting the warmth and cheer of the intimate gathering.
In addition to celebrating Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s birthday and the box office success of Chhaava, the evening held another special significance. Alia Bhatt’s film Gangubai Kathiawadi, directed by Bhansali, completed three years since its release, and the actress made sure to acknowledge this milestone in her Instagram caption.
Meanwhile, Bhansali’s highly anticipated love story, Love and War, featuring Alia, Ranbir Kapoor, and Vicky Kaushal, is currently in production. The trio has been busy filming for the project, which is slated for a grand release in March 2026.
The film also marks a significant reunion, as Bhansali is directing Ranbir Kapoor for the first time in 18 years since launching him in Saawariya. Having previously collaborated with Alia in Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022), this new venture strengthens their creative partnership. However, Love and War will be the first time Bhansali joins forces with Vicky Kaushal, making it an exciting collaboration to watch out for.
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