FIR Lodged Against Sanjay Leela Bhansali In Bikaner Over Love & War Dispute | Details Inside

Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali has landed in trouble over a dispute regarding his upcoming film Love & War, featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal in the lead roles. The epic saga is currently in production. As per a report in PTI, an FIR has been registered against Bhansali and two others in Rajasthan's Bikaner for alleged fraud, misbehaviour, and breach of trust during the production of the film.

FIR against Sanjay Leela Bhansali

The complaint was filed by Prateek Raj Mathur, who claimed that Bhansali gave him a contract as a line producer, but cancelled it later without payment, Circle Officer (Bikaner Sadar) Vishal Jangid said.

Jangid further said that Mathur has accused Bhansali and two others in the team of removing him from the project without payment after giving him the responsibility as the line producer.

The Circle Officer said that the FIR was registered under charges of fraud, criminal conspiracy and criminal intimidation against Bhansali, Arvind Gill and Utkarsh Bali at Bichhwal police station on Monday (September 1) following a court order.

Mathur has claimed that he made all the necessary arrangements for the film's shoot and also coordinated with government departments as required. But when he went to meet the film team at a hotel, Bhansali and others allegedly misbehaved with him.

Bichhwal SHO Govind Singh Charan is currently investigating the case.

Love & War is scheduled for theatrical release in 2026. The release date is yet to be confirmed.