FIR filed against Bhansali over 'Love & War' fraud claims
What's the story
Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the renowned filmmaker, is reportedly facing an FIR in Rajasthan's Bikaner. The complaint was registered after a man accused him of fraud, misbehavior, and breach of trust related to his upcoming movie Love & War. The news agency PTI quoted police sources as saying that the FIR was lodged against Bhansali and two others on Monday.
Allegations
Complainant was appointed as line producer for 'Love & War'
Prateek Raj Mathur, the complainant, alleged that he was appointed as a line producer for Love & War but was later removed from the project without any payment. Circle Officer Vishal Jangid of Bikaner Sadar told PTI that Mathur alleged Bhansali and two team members removed him from the project without paying him, despite assigning him duties as a line producer.
Legal proceedings
Bhansali and his team members misbehaved with Mathur?
Following a court order, an FIR was filed against Bhansali, Utkarsh Bali, and Arvind Gill under charges of fraud, criminal intimidation, and criminal conspiracy. The complainant also claimed that Mathur had handled all essential arrangements for the movie's shoot and coordinated with government departments. However, when he met the movie's team at a hotel, Bhansali and others reportedly misbehaved with him.
Film details
Meanwhile, know more about 'Love & War'
Bhansali's Love & War is an epic saga starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal. The film is being shot in Rajasthan for most of the year. In July, Bhansali completed the shoot for the film's costly climax sequence between the two male leads. The film is scheduled to hit theaters on March 20, 2026.