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3 days ago
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Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal To Film Love & War At MP's British-Era Army Base
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's period drama Love & War will film in Madhya Pradesh, at a British-era army base. Starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal, it releases in 2026. Sanjay Leela Bhansali's highly anticipated period drama Love & War is gearing up for its next phase of filming in Madhya Pradesh. After extensive shoots in Mumbai and planned sequences in Europe, the production is set to utilise a British-era army base in the town of Mhow to capture the film's authentic period setting. According to sources familiar with the project, the filmmakers have chosen Mhow, a town known for its colonial military heritage, as a primary location to depict artillery and military life from the pre-independence era. The location's preserved British army base offers an ideal backdrop that aligns with the film's historical narrative. 'The team will be shooting for close to 15 days here, with major portions requiring Vicky Kaushal and Ranbir Kapoor. As of now, they are on standby waiting for the permissions. Once that is cleared, they will fly to MP to kick-start the shoot," said an insider to India Today. Mhow, also called Dr Ambedkar Nagar after its most famous son, Dr B.R. Ambedkar, lies about 23 kilometers from Indore. Established in 1818 by John Malcolm, the town served as the headquarters of the 5th (Mhow) Division of the Southern Command during British rule. Today, it remains a significant center for the Indian Army, housing three premier military training institutions. The acronym Mhow is popularly understood to mean 'Military Headquarters Of Warfare,' reflecting its longstanding martial importance. Following the shoot in Madhya Pradesh, the Love & War team plans to travel to Italy in October for further filming. The production aims to complete shooting before the end of 2025, despite reports of earlier delays. Set against the backdrop of a fictional war, Love & War is reportedly a passionate love story exploring the intricacies of friendship, relationships, and sacrifice. The film stars Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, a real-life couple, alongside Vicky Kaushal. This upcoming release is slated for 2026. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India Today
3 days ago
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Bhansali to shoot Love & War at British-era Army base in Madhya Pradesh: Source
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Love & War' is one of the most awaited films of 2026. The period drama stars real-life couple Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, along with Vicky Kaushal. The team that has been shooting extensively in Mumbai, with some portions also planned to be filmed in Europe, is now expected to shoot in Madhya Today has exclusively learnt that the director will also be shooting in Mhow, a town in Madhya Pradesh. A source shared that the town has an army base camp from the time of the British. As 'Love & War' requires a period look, the team picked the location to show the artillery used in the pre-independence team will be shooting for close to 15 days here, with major portions requiring Vicky Kaushal and Ranbir Kapoor. As of now, they are on standby waiting for the permissions. Once that is cleared, they will fly to MP to kick-start the shoot,' the source said. Mhow is the birthplace of Dr BR Ambedkar, and hence also called Dr Ambedkar Nagar, and is located around 23 km from Indore. While not confirmed, in popular literature, the acronym is said to stand for 'Military Headquarters Of Warfare'.Founded in 1818 by John Malcolm, the town used to be the headquarters of the 5th (Mhow) Division of the Southern Command during the British Raj. Today, it houses three premier training institutions of the Indian source also added that after the schedule in Madhya Pradesh, the team will be flying to Italy in October for the next round of shooting. The makers are planning to wrap the shoot before 2025 ends, even though it has been reported that 'Love & War' has missed its deadlines and will be the upcoming film is believed to be a passionate love story, set against the backdrop of a fictional war. It will also bring alive the complexities of friendship, relationships and the sacrifices that come with love.- EndsMust Watch
