Alia Bhatt dives into Gangubai
5 years, 2 months ago

Alia Bhatt dives into Gangubai

Deccan Chronicle  

Although Alia Bhatt is not allowed to talk about her role in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Gangubai yet, she has already begun intense preparations for the part. Bhansali will be directing the film, based on the life and crimes of female gangster Gangubai Kothewali, the dreaded female crimelord who is known as ‘The Madame Of Kamathipura’. Interestingly, director Vishal Bharadwaj too was all set to direct a film based on a chapter from Zaidi’s book on women gangsters. It was a film entitled Sapna Didi, based on Zaidi’s account of Ashraf Khan alias Sapna, the gangster whose only mission in life is to eliminate her husband’s killer Dawood.

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Alia Bhatt in Kalki director Nag Ashwin's next big female-led film: Report
2 months ago

Alia Bhatt in Kalki director Nag Ashwin's next big female-led film: Report

India Today  

After the success of Kalki 2898 AD, director Nag Ashwin might just be working on a huge female-led project. A report in Mid-Day suggested that Alia fits the role perfectly and has geared up to hop on to another giant pan-India film after SS Rajamouli's RRR. While there's no official confirmation on the same, the report quoted a source close …

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' screened at LA's Aero Theatre
8 months, 1 week ago

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' screened at LA's Aero Theatre

India Today  

Sanjay Leela Bhansali recently mesmerised audiences in Los Angeles with a special retrospective of ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ at The Aero Theatre. American Cinematheque hosted the event at the Aero Theatre with the screening of ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’, starring Alia Bhatt. Following the screening, attendees were treated to a rare glimpse into Bhansali's highly-anticipated Netflix series, ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar’. Sanjay Leela Bhansali …

Heeramandi premiere: Alia Bhatt dazzles in ‘Gangubai white’, Ananya Panday looks royal in blue
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Heeramandi premiere: Alia Bhatt dazzles in ‘Gangubai white’, Ananya Panday looks royal in blue

Hindustan Times  

Alia Bhatt was spotted at the Heeramandi premiere in Mumbai to support her mentor and Gangubai Kathiawadi director Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Alia Bhatt, Ananya Panday, Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth attended the Heeramandi premiere in Mumbai. Alia's white night Also spotted at the premiere was Ananya Panday in a royal blue dress. Aditi Rao Hydari, who is part of the …

Kareena Kapoor turns into Gangubai Kathiawadi with AI help. Fans think she fits role better than Alia Bhatt
9 months ago

Kareena Kapoor turns into Gangubai Kathiawadi with AI help. Fans think she fits role better than Alia Bhatt

Hindustan Times  

Alia Bhatt won accolades for her acting prowess in Gangubai Kathiawadi. As the new norm of blending entertainment with artificial intelligence takes over, Reddit users reacted to Kareena Kapoor's transformation as Gangubai Kathiawadi. AI reimagines Kareena Kapoor in Alia Bhatt's Gangubai avatar. Netizens divided over Kareena Kapoor's Gangubai transformation Although there is nothing new about actors being reimagined as popular …

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Gangubai Kathiawadi turns 2, Bhansali Productions shares post
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Gangubai Kathiawadi turns 2, Bhansali Productions shares post

India TV News  

In the cinematic landscape, marked by grandeur, emotion, and storytelling narrative, Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Gangubai Kathiawadi showcases his unparalleled ability to weave entertaining narratives. On the occasion, Bhansali Productions took to social media and shared a lovely post, treating fans to a nostalgic journey filled with impactful dialogues. Watch the post here: Alia Bhatt won National Award for Gangubai Kathiawadi …

Seema Pahwa: 'Never saw Sanjay Leela Bhansali yell on 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' sets'
11 months, 1 week ago

Seema Pahwa: 'Never saw Sanjay Leela Bhansali yell on 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' sets'

India Today  

Sanjay Leela Bhansali is one of those directors who every actor wants to work with. However, several stars like Salman Khan and Ranbir Kapoor have claimed that Bhansali is very temperamental and often screams or yells at actors and crew members on his set. However, Seema Pahwa, who worked with Bhansali in ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ says she never saw that side …

Manisha Koirala: 'Sanjay is one of those few directors whose women-fronted stories emerge as major box-office hits'
1 year, 8 months ago

Manisha Koirala: 'Sanjay is one of those few directors whose women-fronted stories emerge as major box-office hits'

Firstpost  

Sanjay Leela Bhansali is one of those filmmakers in Bollywood who has kept the realism of Indian cinema intact with his film. One such film ‘Khamoshi: The Musical’ by the filmmaker introduced the audience to a prolific actress Manisha Koirala who will be coming together with the director after almost two decades in his upcoming series ‘Heeramandi’. Having always proved …

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Gangubai Kathiawadi, starring Alia Bhatt, bags 16 nominations at the 68th Filmfare Awards
1 year, 8 months ago

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Gangubai Kathiawadi, starring Alia Bhatt, bags 16 nominations at the 68th Filmfare Awards

Firstpost  

Sanjay Leela Bhansali gave us a cinematic wonder, a modern-day classic with Alia Bhatt starrer Gangubai Kathiawadi in 2022. The film has earned nominations in 16 categories, including Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor In A Leading Role,, Best Music Album,, Best Lyrics,, two nominations for Best Playback Singer, and Shreya Ghoshal, Best Debut Male,, Best Screenplay,, Best Dialogue,, Best …

Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Alia Bhatt's Gangubai Kathiawadi turns one, here's why it was a modern-day classic
1 year, 10 months ago

Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Alia Bhatt's Gangubai Kathiawadi turns one, here's why it was a modern-day classic

Firstpost  

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘ Gangubai Kathiawadi’ that went on to become Hindi cinema’s first bonafide hit during the challenging pandemic, completes a year today, signifying not just our perseverance to power through but that quality cinema always finds takers! Here’s taking a look at the top 5 reasons the Sanjay Leela Bhansali directorial was a modern-day classic – 1) Brought …

Sanjay Leela Bhansali says people told him not to make Gangubai Kathiawadi: 'Have ticked all the wrong boxes'
1 year, 10 months ago

Sanjay Leela Bhansali says people told him not to make Gangubai Kathiawadi: 'Have ticked all the wrong boxes'

Hindustan Times  

On Saturday, Sanjay Leela Bhansali revealed the cast and first look of his upcoming Netflix series Heeramandi, his most ambitious project yet. Alia Bhatt plays the title character in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Gangubai Kathiawadi. Gangubai Kathiawadi, starring Alia Bhatt as the lead character, featured the actor as a young woman from Gujarat who is sold into prostitution in the Kamathipura …

Models In Malaysia Walk The Ramp Dressed Up As Alia Bhatt in Gangubai Kathiawadi
2 years, 2 months ago

Models In Malaysia Walk The Ramp Dressed Up As Alia Bhatt in Gangubai Kathiawadi

News 18  

There is no doubt that this is definitely Alia Bhatt’s year, from having some of the top releases of the year to having a baby, she is definitely leading by example. Recently, models in Malaysia took to the ramp at the Northern Haute Couture Fashion Show 2022dressed up as Alia’s character, Gangubai Kathiawadi. The models played around with the look …

Alia Bhatt's Gangubai Kathiawadi look rules Malaysia fashion show, Bollywood fans send love from India
2 years, 2 months ago

Alia Bhatt's Gangubai Kathiawadi look rules Malaysia fashion show, Bollywood fans send love from India

India TV News  

Alia Bhatt's fandom is not just limited to India. Models who walked the ramp recreated Alia's Gangubai Kathiawadi look with a twist. Models walk the ramp dressed as 'Gangu' When Gangubai Kathiawadi was released in cinema halls earlier his year, Alia's look as a sex worker from Kamathipura impressed everyone. Read: Sanjana Ganesan's viral response to how she 'managed to …

Alia Bhatt is overjoyed on landing on list of ‘greatest’ movie performances ever
2 years, 3 months ago

Alia Bhatt is overjoyed on landing on list of ‘greatest’ movie performances ever

Hindustan Times  

Alia Bhatt is grinning from ear-to-ear after landing on an international publication's list of greatest performances of all time. Guardian writer Mike McCahill wrote about Alia's performance in Gangubai Kathiawadi, “One of 2022’s greatest performances. As the real-life figure of Ganga Harjivandas, the self-improving sex slave who became queen of Mumbai’s 1960s red-light district, Bhatt makes complete emotional sense of …

Actress Cindy Bishop recreates Alia Bhatt's Gangubai Kathiawadi look leaving netizens impressed | WATCH
2 years, 7 months ago

Actress Cindy Bishop recreates Alia Bhatt's Gangubai Kathiawadi look leaving netizens impressed | WATCH

India TV News  

Highlights Cindy Bishop made a compelling argument surrounding prostitution vs sex work Cindy shared a video of herself dressed in a white saree Popular Thai drama actress Cindy Sirinya Bishop recently took to her social media to share her recreated look of Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt from the latter's biographical crime-drama film 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' where she played the eponymous character …

Gangubai 'Cathiawadi': Cat dresses up as Alia Bhatt from Bhansali's film and fans can't have enough of it
2 years, 7 months ago

Gangubai 'Cathiawadi': Cat dresses up as Alia Bhatt from Bhansali's film and fans can't have enough of it

India TV News  

Alia Bhatt's Gangubai Kathiawadi has been one of the most trending films on Netflix India ever since it premiered on the OTT platform. Read: Actress Cindy Bishop recreates Alia Bhatt's Gangubai Kathiawadi look leaving netizens impressed In the image, a cat is seen with a white cloth wrapped around her head. To many, it looked like Alia from Gangubai Kathiawadi …

Alia Bhatt's Gangubai Kathiawadi earns rave review from Aamir Khan's daughter Ira Khan; read here
2 years, 8 months ago

Alia Bhatt's Gangubai Kathiawadi earns rave review from Aamir Khan's daughter Ira Khan; read here

India TV News  

Highlights Gangubai Kathiawadi features Alia Bhatt in the titular role Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film has found a new admirer in Aamir Khan's daughter Ira Khan Alia Bhatt's Gangubai Kathiawadi was released on Netflix recently. The film chronicles the life of Gangubai Kothewali, 'madam' of a brothel in Mumbai's Kamathipura, and is based on a chapter of Hussain Zaidi's book 'Mafia …

Jim Sarbh reflects on drawing lessons from theatre on camera: 'Acting is just about unravelling inner workings of a character'
2 years, 9 months ago

Jim Sarbh reflects on drawing lessons from theatre on camera: 'Acting is just about unravelling inner workings of a character'

Firstpost  

Jim Sarbh on his approach towards acting: ‘It is advisable not to be too bogged down by ideas of what a character would and would not do because people tend to surprise themselves all the time’ The popularity of Jim Sarbh is proof that audiences care as much about substance as style. He replied, “No, the character was based on …

Huma Qureshi wraps up Maharani Season 2 shoot
2 years, 9 months ago

Huma Qureshi wraps up Maharani Season 2 shoot

India Today  

Actor Huma Qureshi has finished filming the second season of the SonyLIV series Maharani. The first season of the show featured the Gangs of Wasseypur star as Rani Bharti, a village woman who is handpicked to become the chief minister of Bihar. The first season of the Subhash Kapoor-created series was directed by Karan Sharma and also featured Sohum Shah, …

Gangubai Kathiawadi box office collection Day 21: Alia Bhatt's film slows down gradually
2 years, 9 months ago

Gangubai Kathiawadi box office collection Day 21: Alia Bhatt's film slows down gradually

India Today  

Alia Bhatt's Gangubai Kathiawadi released in the theatres on February 25. GANGUBAI KATHIAWADI BOX OFFICE COLLECTION Alia Bhatt's Gangubai Kathiawadi is doing great not just in India, but in Australia as well. ABOUT GANGUBAI KATHIAWADI Besides Alia Bhatt, Gangubai Kathiawadi also stars Ajay Devgn, Parth Samthaan, Shantanu Maheshwari and Seema Pahwa in pivotal roles. ALSO READ | Gangubai Kathiawadi Movie …

Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor were supposed to debut with Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Balika Vadhu. On Tuesday Trivia
2 years, 9 months ago

Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor were supposed to debut with Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Balika Vadhu. On Tuesday Trivia

India Today  

Alia Bhatt is *THE* star with a Midas touch. As the actress is basking in the success of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Gangubai Kathiawadi, let's take a look at the time when she was supposed to make her debut with her current boyfriend, Ranbir Kapoor. Before Saawariya, Sanjay Leela Bhansali was working on Balika Vadhu and wanted to cast Alia and …

Alia Bhatt turns 29: A glimpse of actor's Instagram gallery
2 years, 9 months ago

Alia Bhatt turns 29: A glimpse of actor's Instagram gallery

Firstpost  

Alia Bhatt celebrates her 29th birthday today, 15 March, just weeks after her film’s Gangubai Kathiawadi’s enormous success. For her role in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s recent directorial venture, Bhatt has received much critical and commercial acclaim. Thanking her fans for helping her film Gangubai Kathiawadi cross the Rs 100 crore mark or “Happy century” at the box office, she posted …

Pooja says theatre audiences whistled, screamed during Alia's Gangubai
2 years, 10 months ago

Pooja says theatre audiences whistled, screamed during Alia's Gangubai

Hindustan Times  

Actor-filmmaker Pooja Bhatt has praised her half-sister, actor Alia Bhatt, and her recently-released film Gangubai Kathiawadi. Pooja Bhatt heaped praises on Alia Bhatt and her film Gangubai Kathiawadi. Speaking with Aaj Tak, Pooja spoke about Alia's performance, "Usually, you don't expect multiplex audiences to whistle and shout, but while watching Gangubai, I heard whistles, screams, yelling in the theatres. Responding …

Alia Bhatt as Gangubai on Par With Nargis in ‘Mother India’, Says Bhansali
2 years, 10 months ago

Alia Bhatt as Gangubai on Par With Nargis in ‘Mother India’, Says Bhansali

The Quint  

Bhansali, who has a reputation for being a domineering director, recalled an incident on the sets of Gangubai Kathiawadi, and said, “After Dholida, there was a shot that I was trying to conceive, and my associate Anisha came and said that we’d run out of time. So I freaked out on her, and she turned around to the assistants and …

‘Alia as Gangubai could be at par with Nargis, Meena Kumari,' says Bhansali
2 years, 10 months ago

‘Alia as Gangubai could be at par with Nargis, Meena Kumari,' says Bhansali

Hindustan Times  

Pen Movies has released a new video that shows actor Alia Bhatt interviewing her film Gangubai Kathiawadi's director Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Sanjay Leela Bhansali has compared Alia Bhatt's Gangubai Kathiawadi performance to some all time greats of Hindi cinema. That’s where I felt it has been received correctly and got people to stand up and clap for the next five …

'After a long time, the theatres are going houseful': Alia Bhatt on Gangubai Kathiawadi – Firstpost
2 years, 10 months ago

'After a long time, the theatres are going houseful': Alia Bhatt on Gangubai Kathiawadi – Firstpost

Firstpost  

“I think because there was very little actual information on the real Gangubai, a lot was left to the imagination. It wasn’t really an out-and-out impersonation of a real character, like what Ranveer Singh did in 83.” From a Poo-Kareena Kapoor clone in Student Of The Year to the fiercely independent wildly untamable Gangubai in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film, Alia …

Sanjay Leela Bhansali Opens Up About Working With Salman Khan After Inshallah Got Shelved; Details Inside
2 years, 10 months ago

Sanjay Leela Bhansali Opens Up About Working With Salman Khan After Inshallah Got Shelved; Details Inside

News 18  

Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who is currently basking in the success of his much-talked-about film Alia Bhatt starrer Gangubai Kathiawadi. The two had earlier announced that they would be collaborating for the film titled Inshallah, which will also star Salman Khan. In a recent interview, Sanjay Leela Bhansali talked about his shelved project Inshallah, and if fans will get to …

Sanjay Leela Bhansali on why he exploded in front of Alia during Gangubai shoot
2 years, 10 months ago

Sanjay Leela Bhansali on why he exploded in front of Alia during Gangubai shoot

Hindustan Times  

Sanjay Leela Bhansali has said that he doesn't like giving very direct and detailed instructions to his actors so that they can explore their own imagination. Talking about the scene, Sanjay said, “That was the whole idea that a 16-year-old girl gets trapped into this business, discovers this sordid world and gets up and says, ‘no I have a voice, …

Alia Bhatt saved by photographer from being hit in face by branches during Gangubai Kathiawadi open bus tour. Watch
2 years, 10 months ago

Alia Bhatt saved by photographer from being hit in face by branches during Gangubai Kathiawadi open bus tour. Watch

Hindustan Times  

Actor Alia Bhatt was saved from harm recently after several branches brushed past her face during an open bus tour in Mumbai. She held the tour for the promotion of her film Gangubai Kathiawadi. Apart from Alia, the film also features Ajay Devgn, Vijay Raaz, Seema Pahwa and Shantanu Maheshwari. Gangubai Kathiawadi is co-produced by Bhansali Productions and Jayantilal Gada's …

Alia Bhatt, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film Gangubai Kathiawadi makes impressive start at box office
2 years, 10 months ago

Alia Bhatt, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film Gangubai Kathiawadi makes impressive start at box office

Firstpost  

On the second day, it witnessed a rise in audience footfalls and earned Rs 13.32 crore. And, on Sunday alone, the film gathered Rs 15.30 crore which took its total opening weekend collection to Rs 39.20 crore. Alia Bhatt starrer biographical crime drama Gangubai Kathiawadi has been garnering positive responses from audience as well as critics. — taran adarsh February …

Shantanu Maheshwari interview: On Gangubai, meeting Alia on Jhalak and more
2 years, 10 months ago

Shantanu Maheshwari interview: On Gangubai, meeting Alia on Jhalak and more

Hindustan Times  

Shantanu Maheshwari has been gaining a lot of attention for starring opposite Alia Bhatt in one of the biggest releases of this year so far, Gangubai Kathiawadi. The actor had acquired a decent fan following among young viewers post his TV show Dil Dosti Dance, but featuring in a Sanjay Leela Bhansali directorial has been a different ball game for …

'Words aren’t enough...' Samantha Ruth Prabhu calls Alia Bhatt's Gangubai Kathiawadi 'masterpiece'
2 years, 10 months ago

'Words aren’t enough...' Samantha Ruth Prabhu calls Alia Bhatt's Gangubai Kathiawadi 'masterpiece'

India TV News  

Highlights Alia Bhatt starrer Gangubai Kathiawadi released on February 25 Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film opened to positive reviews from the critics Samantha Ruth Prabhu reviewed Gangubai Kathiawadi and called it a 'masterpiece' Alia Bhatt's latest magnum opus 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' has received glowing reviews not only from critics but also from several Bollywood celebrities. After Vicky Kaushal, Samantha Ruth Prabhu is …

First Take | After Gangubai Kathiawadi, tracing the other Fallen Woman in Mandi, Lakshmi, Begum Jaan
2 years, 10 months ago

First Take | After Gangubai Kathiawadi, tracing the other Fallen Woman in Mandi, Lakshmi, Begum Jaan

Firstpost  

A very young very pained girl’s face is being painted, prepared for something not very pleasant. Giving what is unarguably the best performance by a female actor in a Sanjay Bhansali film, Alia tears through Gangubai’s skin to touch her spirit. Gangubai’s tryst with destiny is a gorgeous metaphor on the ‘Fallen Woman’, a favourite prototype of Hindi cinema since …

Alia Bhatt's 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' vs 'Mafia Queens of Mumbai'
2 years, 10 months ago

Alia Bhatt's 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' vs 'Mafia Queens of Mumbai'

The Quint  

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's new film Gangubai Kathiawadi is liberally based on a section from Mafia Queens of Mumbai: Stories of Women from the Ganglands, written by S Hussain Zaidi with Jane Borges published in 2011. The very structure of the 2 hour 30 minute dramatically choreographed, grand cinematic experience featuring Alia Bhatt is derived from the 38-page long story titled …

Gangubai Kathiawadi: This Is What Neetu Kapoor Has to Say About Alia Bhatt's Performance
2 years, 10 months ago

Gangubai Kathiawadi: This Is What Neetu Kapoor Has to Say About Alia Bhatt's Performance

News 18  

Alia Bhatt’s most-awaited film Gangubai Kathiawadi has finally hit the theatres on February 25. Sharing a poster of Gangubai Kathiawadi on her Instagram stories, Ranbir Kapoor’s mom applauded Alia for the film.”Watch how Alia Bhatt hits the ball out of the court,” Neetu wrote. Meanwhile, Ranbir Kapoor’s sister Riddhima Kapoor too could not resist appreciating Alia’s appearance in the movie …

Gangubai Kathiawadi review: A girlboss in Kamathipura
2 years, 10 months ago

Gangubai Kathiawadi review: A girlboss in Kamathipura

Live Mint  

In his historical epic Bajirao Mastani, Sanjay Leela Bhansali evoked moving pictures in the ingenious scene where, through an arrangement of mirrors and a silk screen, the Peshwa's wife watches him in another part of the palace. In his latest film, set in mid-20th century Mumbai, there’s no need for allusion, and you can sense the glee with which Bhansali …

Alia Bhatt's top 5 look from Gangubai Kathiawadi promotions, on Fashion Friday
2 years, 10 months ago

Alia Bhatt's top 5 look from Gangubai Kathiawadi promotions, on Fashion Friday

India Today  

Alia Bhatt served some absolutely drop-dead gorgeous looks in the last month while promoting her highly-anticipated film Gangubai Kathiawadi. The Highway actress has always been on top of her fashion game and her sartorial choices ranging from the likes of elegant sarees and stunning gowns for Gangubai Kathiawadi’s promotions proved that further. So, on Fashion Friday this week, we take …

‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ movie review: Alia Bhatt shines in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s eloquent take on sex workers
2 years, 10 months ago

‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ movie review: Alia Bhatt shines in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s eloquent take on sex workers

The Hindu  

As Gangubai Kathiawadi opens to the world with the visuals of a little girl stuffed with a mass of cotton into her mouth and a pin being forced through her nose, one wonders how this will film speak. Unlike Raj Kapoor’s Ganga, she gets really sullied, questions the hypocrisy of society, and eventually rises from the ashes to make a …

Gangubai Kathiawadi movie review: Alia Bhatt is luminous as Bhansali’s narrative rises, shines, dips, sinks and rises again
2 years, 10 months ago

Gangubai Kathiawadi movie review: Alia Bhatt is luminous as Bhansali’s narrative rises, shines, dips, sinks and rises again

Firstpost  

Alia Bhatt’s screen presence and performance hold up Gangubai Kathiawadi even when Sanjay Leela Bhansali succumbs to his life-long temptation to pat, primp and pretty up the grubbiest settings in his films. Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Gangubai Kathiawadi tells us his heroine did this and more in her battle for women’s rights in a red light area as far back as …

Gangubai Kathiawadi review: Alia impresses in a tale of pain turned to victory
2 years, 10 months ago

Gangubai Kathiawadi review: Alia impresses in a tale of pain turned to victory

Hindustan Times  

There's a scene in the trailer of Gangubai Kathiawadi where Alia Bhatt's character is seen delivering a powerful 'bhashan' before a huge gathering. Gangubai Kathiawadi movie review: Alia Bhatt plays the madame of a brothel in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film. Based on the chapters from Hussain Zaidi's book Mafia Queens of Mumbai, Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Gangubai Kathiawadi creates a world …

Alia Bhatt looks like a chand in trendy crop top and denim for Gangubai Kathiawadi promotions: See new pics
2 years, 10 months ago

Alia Bhatt looks like a chand in trendy crop top and denim for Gangubai Kathiawadi promotions: See new pics

Hindustan Times  

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's much-anticipated film Gangubai Kathiawadi arrives in theatres today, February 25. A day before the film's release, its leading lady, Alia Bhatt, who plays the titular character, hyped-up her fans by posting pictures of herself striking a namaste pose like her character Gangubai. Alia Bhatt looks like a chand in trendy crop top and denim for Gangubai Kathiawadi …

SC Dismisses Plea Seeking Stay on Release of Alia Bhatt’s ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’
2 years, 10 months ago

SC Dismisses Plea Seeking Stay on Release of Alia Bhatt’s ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’

The Quint  

The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea challenging the Bombay High Court’s order rejecting a petition seeking an injunction on the release of Gangubai Kathiawadi, ANI reported. Reasons to follow.” The petitioner had alleged that the film portrays Gangubai and his family in a ‘bad light’. The plea presented before the SC challenged the Bombay HC’s order which also stayed …

From Khamoshi to Gangubai Kathiawadi, Sanjay Leela Bhansali's heroines have always been ethereal
2 years, 10 months ago

From Khamoshi to Gangubai Kathiawadi, Sanjay Leela Bhansali's heroines have always been ethereal

Firstpost  

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s next Gangubai Kathiawadi with Alia Bhatt will be discussed for years to come for her transformative performance is different from what she has done so far Alia Bhatt should retire after Gangubai Kathiawadi. The ethereal Manisha Koirala who starred in Bhansali’s directorial debut Khamoshi: The Musical never looked better nor emoted with such excruciating intensity in any …

Alia Bhatt looks magical in white anarkali for Gangubai Kathiawadi promotions, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni reacts
2 years, 10 months ago

Alia Bhatt looks magical in white anarkali for Gangubai Kathiawadi promotions, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni reacts

Hindustan Times  

Gangubai Kathiawadi is all set to have its big release in theatres, and the film's leading lady, Alia Bhatt, cannot stay calm. Her latest outfit, a white anarkali, is also causing quite the stir on social media and making Riddhima Kapoor Sahni and Karisma Kapoor swoon over the fashion moment. Alia Bhatt looks magical in white anarkali for Gangubai Kathiawadi …

Alia Bhatt reacts to criticism against girl imitating her Gangubai Kathiawadi character, says video 'was very cute'
2 years, 10 months ago

Alia Bhatt reacts to criticism against girl imitating her Gangubai Kathiawadi character, says video 'was very cute'

Hindustan Times  

Actor Alia Bhatt has responded to the criticism by actor Kangana Ranaut of the little girl imitating former's character in her upcoming film Gangubai Kathiawadi. If the elder, who’s hopefully, her mother or father or sister or a loved one, is okay with it, then I don’t think we should have any issues with it as people.” Kangana had slammed …

Alia Bhatt on navigating Gangubai Kathiawadi: Sanjay Leela Bhansali wanted to keep it both entertaining and intense
2 years, 10 months ago

Alia Bhatt on navigating Gangubai Kathiawadi: Sanjay Leela Bhansali wanted to keep it both entertaining and intense

Firstpost  

“Sanjay Leela Bhansali and I have great synergy. Bhatt is obviously excited as she is gearing up for her upcoming release, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s much-anticipated biographical crime drama _ Gangubai Kathiawadi. _ On the long road to Gangubai Kathiawadi release Bhatt will be seen playing the character of legendary brothel owner, ‘mafia queen’ Gangubai Kathiawadi. He looked into her eyes, …

Who is Shantanu Maheshwari; romancing Alia Bhatt in 'Gangubai Kathiawadi'
2 years, 10 months ago

Who is Shantanu Maheshwari; romancing Alia Bhatt in 'Gangubai Kathiawadi'

India TV News  

Highlights Shantanu Maheshwari is an actor, dancer and choreographer. While her feisty personality as the woman leader attracted a lot of attention, her romantic and sultry side with co-star Shantanu Maheshwari also turned many heads. Shantanu Maheshwari: TV shows and more Other than 'Dil, Dosti Dance', Shantanu Maheshwari has also featured in TV shows Yeh Hai Aashiqui, MTV Big F …

Gangubai Kathiawadi: 6 reasons to watch Alia Bhatt-Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film on February 25
2 years, 10 months ago

Gangubai Kathiawadi: 6 reasons to watch Alia Bhatt-Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film on February 25

India TV News  

When Alia Bhatt was announced to be part of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Inshallah opposite Salman Khan in 2019, the movie quickly became a major talking point among the film buffs. But, Bhansali seemed pretty invested in collaborating with Alia Bhatt, who has delivered hits like Gully Boy, Raazi and Highway among her other acclaimed films. Thus, Gangubai Kathiawadi came into …

Fans spot ‘spoiler’ about Alia Bhatt’s arc in Gangubai Kathiawadi trailer. Watch
2 years, 10 months ago

Fans spot ‘spoiler’ about Alia Bhatt’s arc in Gangubai Kathiawadi trailer. Watch

Hindustan Times  

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Gangubai Kathiawadi, starring Alia Bhatt in the titular role, is one of the most anticipated films of the year. Alia Bhatt and Shantanu Maheshwari in the Gangubai Kathiawadi trailer. However, a Reddit user pointed out a scene from the trailer, which showed Shantanu’s character getting married to someone else, with Alia’s character Gangubai attending the wedding. Gangubai …

Before Gangubai Kathiawadi, Highway paved the way for Alia Bhatt. On Monday Masala
2 years, 10 months ago

Before Gangubai Kathiawadi, Highway paved the way for Alia Bhatt. On Monday Masala

India Today  

Alia Bhatt will be seen portraying a powerful role in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's upcoming film Gangubai Kathiawadi. Alia Bhatt might have made her acting debut with Karan Johar's Student Of The Year in 2012, but she established herself as an actor with her second film, Highway. Alia Bhatt's Veera was a wild child in Highway - with unkempt hair and …

Sanjay Leela Bhansali on completing 25 years in Bollywood: I'm much more in control of my craft now
2 years, 10 months ago

Sanjay Leela Bhansali on completing 25 years in Bollywood: I'm much more in control of my craft now

Firstpost  

Sanjay Leela Bhansali says Alia Bhatt’s Gangubai Kathiawadi is his most personal film yet. Every flavour, colour, and texture that I remembered from my childhood has gone into this film.” Between the recently held premiere of his film Gangubai Kathiawadi at the Berlin Film Festival and its Indian release, filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali talks to Firstpost in an exclusive interview …

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