Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali is preparing to transition directly from wrapping up his wartime romantic drama Love & War into producing the highly anticipated biopic on legendary screen icon Madhubala.
Key Details of the Madhubala Biopic
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Lead & Direction: Young actress Sara Arjun has been cast as Madhubala and has begun prep for the role. The film will be directed by Jasmeet K. Reen (Darlings), with Bhansali producing.
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Production Timeline & Location: Filming is scheduled to commence in September 2026 at Royal Palms in Goregaon, taking over the set space immediately after Love & War finishes shooting its final sequence in late August.
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Focus: The project aims to capture the inner life, distinct mannerisms, and cinematic legacy of the iconic star.
Status of Love & War
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Cast & Plot: The film stars Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal as military officers caught in an intense wartime love triangle with Alia Bhatt.
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Release Target: With principal photography wrapping in late August 2026, the film is slated for a theatrical release on January 21, 2027.
