Who was Gangubai Kathiawadi?
3 years, 9 months ago

Who was Gangubai Kathiawadi?

India Today  

Gangubai Kathiawadi, also known as Madam of Kamathipura, was the owner of several brothels back in the 1960s. As per reports, Gangubai used to take very good care of the girls working in her brothel and having being forced into prostitution herself, never kept anyone there without consent. An incident is also mentioned in several reports wherein Gangubai fought with a gangster in Mumbai after learning that he had allegedly raped a girl in her brothel. ALSO READ | Mumbai court rejects suit against Alia Bhatt's Gangubai Kathiawadi

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Kareena Kapoor turns into Gangubai Kathiawadi with AI help. Fans think she fits role better than Alia Bhatt
8 months, 2 weeks 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, starring Alia Bhatt, bags 16 nominations at the 68th Filmfare Awards
1 year, 7 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 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 …

Alia Bhatt's Gangubai Kathiawadi look rules Malaysia fashion show, Bollywood fans send love from India
2 years, 1 month 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 …

Gangubai Kathiawadi keeps Netflix afloat in India, all eyes on Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Heeramandi
2 years, 7 months ago

Gangubai Kathiawadi keeps Netflix afloat in India, all eyes on Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Heeramandi

Firstpost  

Gangubai Kathiawadi featured in the number one spot in non-English films on Netflix globally in the first week of it’s release. “In many countries across the world, and that includes Pakistan and the Gulf countries, Gangubai Kathiawadi has made a deep impact. Talking about how the film has been appreciated on Netflix, Sanjay Leela Bhansali said, “Gangubai Kathiawadi is a …

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 …

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 …

Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor twin in black as they get clicked few weeks after their wedding. Watch
2 years, 7 months ago

Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor twin in black as they get clicked few weeks after their wedding. Watch

India Today  

Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor tied the knot on April 14 in the presence of their close family and friends. RANBIR, ALIA SPOTTED IN MUMBAI Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt's wedding was all things dreamy. GANGUBAI KATHIAWADI IS NO 1 NON-ENGLISH FILM ON NETFLIX It is time for celebrations for Alia Bhatt's Gangubai Kathiawadi team. Directed and written by Sanjay …

Alia Bhatt starrer 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' becomes top non-English film on Netflix
2 years, 7 months ago

Alia Bhatt starrer 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' becomes top non-English film on Netflix

India TV News  

Actor Alia Bhatt is extremely happy as her film 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' has become the top non-English film on Netflix globally. I've always aspired to work with Sanjay Leela Bhansali and to have our film find a home on Netflix and receive the splendid response it did, fills me with gratitude," Alia said, sharing an update on her Instagram Story. To …

Reading the courtesan as a queer figure: Suffering at the heart of spectacle in films from Pakeezah to Gangubai Kathiawadi
2 years, 9 months ago

Reading the courtesan as a queer figure: Suffering at the heart of spectacle in films from Pakeezah to Gangubai Kathiawadi

Firstpost  

The fact that Gangubai Kathiawadi begins with Begum Akhtar’s voice crooning ‘Yeh Na Thi Hamari Qismat’ places this film as an offering to the silsila of courtesan culture and its queer association. The poet and founder of Dalit Panthers, Namdeo Dhasal, who lived a lane away from the red-light district of Kamathipura, waxes poetic about the plight of such characters, …

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 …

Monochrome Man: Aesthetics over authenticity, and other emotional choices in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Gangubai Kathiawadi
2 years, 9 months ago

Monochrome Man: Aesthetics over authenticity, and other emotional choices in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Gangubai Kathiawadi

Firstpost  

Gangubai Kathiawadi’s costumes do not get care to detail by Sanjay Leela Bhansali in a world he claims he knows. When you arrive at the Kamathipura of Gangubai Kathiawadi — or shall we say Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Kamathipura — you are not sure what to expect. It is indicative perhaps of a more serious issue, that “ we Indians care …

Pooja says theatre audiences whistled, screamed during Alia's Gangubai
2 years, 9 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, 9 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, 9 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 …

Gangubai Kathiawadi box office: Alia-starrer crosses ₹100 cr worldwide
2 years, 9 months ago

Gangubai Kathiawadi box office: Alia-starrer crosses ₹100 cr worldwide

Hindustan Times  

Gangubai Kathiawadi has crossed the ₹100 crore mark worldwide in the first week of its release. Taking to Instagram, Bhansali Productions shared a poster of the film with the words '108.3 crores worldwide gross box office'' written on it. Alia's latest film was the third biggest opener amid the Covid-19 pandemic with an earning of ₹10.5 crores on its opening …

Gangubai Kathiawadi box office: Alia Bhatt's film crosses ₹57 cr in five days
2 years, 9 months ago

Gangubai Kathiawadi box office: Alia Bhatt's film crosses ₹57 cr in five days

Hindustan Times  

Gangubai Kathiawadi, starring Alia Bhatt, has crossed the ₹50 crore mark at the domestic box office. Gangubai Kathiawadi collected around ₹9.5 crore on Tuesday which would take the total collection of the film to over ₹57 crore. A Boxofficeindia.com report stated, 'Gangubai Kathiawadi is strong again on Tuesday as it collects 9-9.50 crore nett which will mean growth of around …

Alia Bhatt saved by photographer from being hit in face by branches during Gangubai Kathiawadi open bus tour. Watch
2 years, 9 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 …

Gangubai Kathiawadi Box Office Day 4: Alia Bhatt starrer inches closer to Rs 50 crore mark
2 years, 9 months ago

Gangubai Kathiawadi Box Office Day 4: Alia Bhatt starrer inches closer to Rs 50 crore mark

India TV News  

Highlights Gangubai Kathiawadi will face competition from The Batman, Jhund after March 4 Gangubai Kathiawadi stars Alia Bhatt, Vijay Raaz and Ajay Devgn Gangubai Kathiawadi is directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali Alia Bhatt starrer Gangubai Kathiawadi is inching closer towards the Rs 50 crore collections mark at the box office after releasing on February 25. Based on the current trend,Gangubai …

Alia Bhatt, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film Gangubai Kathiawadi makes impressive start at box office
2 years, 9 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 …

Alia Bhatt's 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' vs 'Mafia Queens of Mumbai'
2 years, 9 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, 9 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, 9 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, 9 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, 9 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, 9 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, 9 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, 9 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 …

The Fame Game release or Alia Bhatt's Gangubai Kathiawadi? Here's what's making Karan Johar anxious and nervous
2 years, 10 months ago

The Fame Game release or Alia Bhatt's Gangubai Kathiawadi? Here's what's making Karan Johar anxious and nervous

Firstpost  

“I don’t know what I am more nervous about. His first web series The Fame Game which brings Madhuri Dixit back into the limelight starts streaming on Netflix on the same Friday as his god-daughter Alia Bhatt’s litmus test in Gangubai Kathiawadi releases in theatres. I have been waiting for the two of them to work together.” As for The …

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 …

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 …

How big will Gangubai Kathiawadi be at the box office, here's what trade experts have to say
2 years, 10 months ago

How big will Gangubai Kathiawadi be at the box office, here's what trade experts have to say

Firstpost  

To understand if Gangubai Kathiawadi will work on the box office, we got in touch with the leading trade analysts. The eagerly awaited film of Sanjay Leela Bhansali ’s Gangubai Kathiawadi demonstrates the director’s unbridled epic vision to ample advantage. Fingers crossed.” Akshay Rathi : “I think the biggest USP of Gangubai Kathiawadi is the man who has made the …

Gangubai gets UA certificate after four cuts, scene with PM Nehru changed
2 years, 10 months ago

Gangubai gets UA certificate after four cuts, scene with PM Nehru changed

Hindustan Times  

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's latest outing Gangubai Kathiawadi had bagged the UA certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification, deeming it fit to be viewed by all age groups. Another change was made in a sequence that showed Gangubai's interaction with the former Indian prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru. A 43-second long dialogue was removed and the visuals of the late …

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, …

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 …

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 …

Explained: Who was Gangubai Kathiawadi, and why the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film on her is being opposed
2 years, 10 months ago

Explained: Who was Gangubai Kathiawadi, and why the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film on her is being opposed

Firstpost  

A controversial but formidable figure in the 1960s, Gangubai’s story was also documented by author and journalist S Hussain Zaidi in his book Mafia Queens Of Mumbai. Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s next, Gangubai Kathiawadi, starring Alia Bhatt in the titular role, had its world premiere at the Berlin Film Festival 2022. A controversial but formidable figure in the 1960s, Gangubai’s story …

Watch: Ajay Devgn grabs eyeballs as Rahim Lala in new promo of Alia Bhatt-starrer Gangubai Kathiawadi
2 years, 10 months ago

Watch: Ajay Devgn grabs eyeballs as Rahim Lala in new promo of Alia Bhatt-starrer Gangubai Kathiawadi

Firstpost  

The 50-second clip sees Gangubai approach Rahim Lala for help. The makers of Alia Bhatt’s Gangubai Kathiawadi have released a special promo introducing Ajay Devgn’s character in the film today, 19 February. The film, which sees Devgn essay the character of gangster Rahim Lala, marks the Singham actor’s reunion with director Sanjay Leela Bhansali after over two decades. Watch the …

Gangubai Kathiawadi: Ajay Devgn's Rahim Lala shatters status quo in new video from Alia Bhatt's film
2 years, 10 months ago

Gangubai Kathiawadi: Ajay Devgn's Rahim Lala shatters status quo in new video from Alia Bhatt's film

India TV News  

Highlights Ajay Devgn will be seen playing a mafia King- Rahim Lala in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film The film stars Alia Bhatt as Gangubai Kathiawadi The film is all set to release theatrically on 25th February, 2022 Ajay Devgn will be seen playing a mafia King - Rahim Lala in the much anticipated film, Gangubai Kathiawadi. given the anticipation around …

Sanjay Leela Bhansali opens up on Gangubai Kathiawadi's warm reception at Berlinale: 'Deeply moved'
2 years, 10 months ago

Sanjay Leela Bhansali opens up on Gangubai Kathiawadi's warm reception at Berlinale: 'Deeply moved'

Firstpost  

“Gangubai Kathiawadi is set in Mumbai of the 1960s, a very specific culture. But the Berlin audience saw the film the way we wanted it to be seen: as a humane, emotional, warm, and funny story of a woman who lived life on her own terms,” says Bhansali. As he flies back to Mumbai from Berlin, Sanjay Leela Bhansali is …

Gangubai Kathiawadi's family seeks stay on release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Alia Bhatt's movie
2 years, 10 months ago

Gangubai Kathiawadi's family seeks stay on release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Alia Bhatt's movie

Firstpost  

Ahead of Gangubai Kathiawadi’s release, Gangubai’s adopted family has objected to her portrayal in the film Alia Bhatt’s Gangubai Kathiawadi is in the centre of controversy just before its theatrical release on 25 February. The family members of Gangubai, upon whose life the film is said to be based, have sought a stay on the film’s release. They have levied …

Gangubai Kathiawadi faces legal trouble, family seeks stay on film's release: 'She was not a prostitute'
2 years, 10 months ago

Gangubai Kathiawadi faces legal trouble, family seeks stay on film's release: 'She was not a prostitute'

Hindustan Times  

Even as Sanjay Leela Bhansali is gearing up for the world premiere of his new film, Gangubai Kathiawadi, at the Berlinale, the film is facing legal roadblocks in India. Alia Bhatt plays the titular role in the film and Ajay Devgn also makes special appearance in the movie that is loosely based on Hussain Zaidi's book Mafia Queens of Mumbai. …

'Turned my mother into a prostitute!' Gangubai's family miffed with Alia Bhatt's film
2 years, 10 months ago

'Turned my mother into a prostitute!' Gangubai's family miffed with Alia Bhatt's film

India Today  

After the trailer of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Gangubai Kathiawadi was released, the country has been eagerly waiting to watch Alia Bhatt's badass avatar in the film on February 25. However, Gangubai's family - her purported adopted son Babu Raoji Shah and her granddaughter Bharti are not happy about the Alia Bhatt and Ajay Devgn-starrer. For the uninitiated, Gangubai's purported adopted …

Alia reacts to viewers finding ‘reflection of’ Kangana in her performance
2 years, 10 months ago

Alia reacts to viewers finding ‘reflection of’ Kangana in her performance

Hindustan Times  

Alia Bhatt, who plays the titular role in Gangubai Kathiawadi, opened up about comparisons with Kangana Ranaut and Vidya Balan. In an interview, Alia was told that though there was some initial resistance to her being cast in the film, viewers found a ‘reflection of’ Kangana and Vidya in her performance after the trailer was released. In an interview with …

Sanjay Leela Bhansali praises Alia Bhatt for choosing Gangubai: She comes from very high society, upper-class lifestyle
2 years, 10 months ago

Sanjay Leela Bhansali praises Alia Bhatt for choosing Gangubai: She comes from very high society, upper-class lifestyle

Hindustan Times  

Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali has spoken about actor Alia Bhatt's character Gangubai in his upcoming film Gangubai Kathiawadi. Gangubai Kathiawadi has been directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and features Alia Bhatt in the lead role. In an interview with Variety, Sanjay spoke about Alia's character Gangubai, "The women who are weak, who are lost in this big bad world--this is …

Katrina Kaif can't wait for Gangubai Kathiawadi, reveals Alia Bhatt's nickname
2 years, 10 months ago

Katrina Kaif can't wait for Gangubai Kathiawadi, reveals Alia Bhatt's nickname

India Today  

The trailer of Alia Bhatt's upcoming film, Gangubai Kathiawadi, has impressed one and all. KATRINA KAIF GIVES A SHOUT OUT TO ALIA BHATT'S GANGUBAI KATHIAWADI On February 4, the makers of Alia Bhatt's Gangubai Kathiawadi launched the trailer. Alia's friend and colleague Katrina Kaif took to her Instagram stories to support Gangubai Kathiawadi. ALSO READ| Alia Bhatt-starrer Gangubai Kathiawadi selected …

Anushka, Samantha laud Alia's Gangubai Kathiawadi trailer: ‘What a firecracker’
2 years, 10 months ago

Anushka, Samantha laud Alia's Gangubai Kathiawadi trailer: ‘What a firecracker’

Hindustan Times  

The trailer of Alia Bhatt-starrer Gangubai Kathiawadi released on Friday. Anushka Sharma and Samantha Ruth Prabhu praise Alia Bhatt's Gangubai Kathiawadi trailer. Samantha Ruth Prabhu praises Alia Bhatt's Gangubai Kathiawadi trailer. Actor Anushka Sharma also shared the trailer on her Instagram Stories and wrote, “What a firecracker of a trailer and actor Alia Bhatt.” Anushka Sharma praises Alia Bhatt's Gangubai …

Ranbir Kapoor copies Alia Bhatt's Gangubai Kathiawadi pose. Watch
2 years, 10 months ago

Ranbir Kapoor copies Alia Bhatt's Gangubai Kathiawadi pose. Watch

Hindustan Times  

Alia Bhatt's much-awaited Gangubai Kathiawadi trailer is out and has impressed her fans as well as her actor boyfriend Ranbir Kapoor and his mom Neetu Kapoor. Alia Bhatt's Gangubai Kathiawadi trailer has earned praise from Ranbir Kapoor and Neetu Kapoor. As soon as the Gangubai Kathiawadi trailer released on Friday, Neetu was among the first ones to shower Alia with …

Uff, Alia Bhatt, you're a firecracker! Anushka Sharma, Neetu Kapoor react to Gangubai Kathiawadi trailer
2 years, 10 months ago

Uff, Alia Bhatt, you're a firecracker! Anushka Sharma, Neetu Kapoor react to Gangubai Kathiawadi trailer

India Today  

Have you watched Alia Bhatt's Gangubai Kathiawadi trailer? ALIA IS A FIRECRACKER, SAYS ANUSHKA Anushka Sharma was thrilled to watch Alia Bhatt in the recently released trailer of Gangubai Kathiawadi. RANBIR IS FLOORED BY GF ALIA'S GANGUBAI KATHIAWADI TRAILER Ranbir Kapoor is not on social media. Take a look: Alia Bhatt took to Instagram to share the trailer of her …

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