Ranbir Kapoor turns 44 on September 28, and several of his collaborators and co-stars mark the occasion with birthday messages and references to upcoming work. NDTV reports that Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal and Sanjay Leela Bhansali send a birthday wish themed around “love” rather than “war.”

The attention centers on Love & War, which Bhansali is directing and which is expected to reunite him with Ranbir. Times of India says Bhansali posts about the film and highlights that it stars Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal, with first-look posters recently unveiled showing the leads’ roles. Times of India also notes an expected theatrical release date of January 21, 2027.

NDTV adds additional context, saying this film brings Bhansali back together with Alia after Gangubai Kathiawadi and reunites Bhansali and Ranbir after their 2007 collaboration, Saawariya. Across coverage, the birthday celebrations are closely linked to the promotional build-up around Love & War.