Is Love And War a Remake of Sangam? Sanjay Leela Bhansali Reveals All. Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s next project, Love and War, is a highly anticipated film with a star cast along with an exceptional director the movie gathered all the attention of the audience. now new rumour has been making waves on the internet. Reportedly, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love and War is a remake of the famous movie Sangam. Now The director himself responded to the remake rumours and revealed his plans for the upcoming film.
Love And War Remake
When Sanjay Leela Bhansali asked whether the movie was a remake of Sangam. Responding to the rumours Sanjay Leela Bhasali said, “Love And War is not at all a remake of Sangam. Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam is also like Sangam. I tried to make Aishwarya Rai Bachchan like Vyajanthimala in the film. You cannot remake Mother India or Sangam,” the director added.
Sangam which was released in 1964 casts Raj Kapoor, Rajendra Kumar and Vyjayanthimala in lead roles. The story delves into the lives of 3 stars. When Sunder gets rejected by Radha, he sets out to prove his worth to her. He eventually manages to marry her but is in for a rude shock when he comes across a love letter.
Heeramandi SLB Version Of Pakeezah
SLB also revealed that Heeramandi which was released on Netflix is his tribute to Pakeezah. The film portrays Meena Kumari as Pakeezah. This movie delves into Sahibjaan, a courtesan, and Salim Ahmed Khan, a forest ranger, fall in love with each other. However, her aunt and an obsessive patron stand in the way of her true happiness. In short Heeramandi is Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s version of Pakeezah
Sanjay On Star Casting
In the same interview SLB said, he is a terrible human because no one understands him or his actions. After that Heeramandi director said that stars have certain aura beauty and Talent. He said, “I’ve worked not only with stars but wonderful actors.” SLB even took the names of his favourite stars Manisha Koirala, Nana Patekar and Seema Biswas.
He went on to say about Ranbir Kapoor, “When Ranbir Kapoor was assisting me, I said he’s a great actor who has talent that is second to none. I told him that he’s very special,” “Stars have a lot of audience, and I cast them out of their comfort zone so audiences come to see that. Sometimes with big actors, the work isn’t seen and that’s okay. I’m very proud of Hrithik and Aishwarya in Guzaarish. I don’t linger around the Friday release,” Bhansali concluded.
Love And War is all set to make its theatrical debut in March 2026. The film Stars Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal in lead roles.