Controversy in Bikaner: Film director Sanjay Leela Bhansali charged for Love & War disagreement
In a recent development, Prateek Raj Mathur has lodged an FIR against renowned filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali and two team members, Arvind Gill and Utkarsh Bali, alleging fraud, criminal conspiracy, and criminal intimidation. The FIR, registered at the Bichhwal police station in Rajasthan's Bikaner, is in connection with the cancellation of Mathur's contract as a line producer for Bhansali's latest film, Love & War.
The FIR was registered following a court order and is not directly related to an alleged misbehavior incident at a hotel, which is a new allegation not mentioned in the earlier FIR. According to Mathur, he was given a contract as a line producer by Sanjay Leela Bhansali but the contract was later cancelled without payment.
Mathur claims that he made necessary arrangements for the film shoot and coordinated with government departments. During a meeting with the film team at a hotel, he alleges that he was misbehaved by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and others.
Notably, Love & War, an epic saga featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal, is set for release in theatres in 2026. The investigation against Bhansali and the others is being led by Bichhwal police authorities, with SHO Govind Singh Charan currently investigating the matter.
It is important to note that this is not the first time Bhansali has been embroiled in a legal issue, but Love & War is not mentioned to have been involved in any legal issues prior to this incident. The release date of the film remains unchanged, with audiences eagerly awaiting its arrival.
The Bichhwal police authorities are diligently working to uncover the truth behind the allegations made by Mathur. As the investigation continues, more details are expected to emerge, shedding light on the circumstances surrounding the cancellation of Mathur's contract and the alleged misbehavior incident at the hotel.
