Mumbai court issues summons to Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Alia Bhatt in Gangubai Kathiawadi defamation case
3 years, 8 months ago

Mumbai court issues summons to Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Alia Bhatt in Gangubai Kathiawadi defamation case

Firstpost  

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Gangubai Kathiawadi, featuring Alia Bhatt in the titular role, landed in legal trouble last year when Gangubai’s adopted son Babu Ravji Shah filed a case against the makers. He alleged that the film and its source material, author Hussain Zaidi’s book Mafia Queens of Mumbai, are ‘ defamatory’. As per the latest reports, a Mumbai Court has now issued summons to Bhansali, Alia, and two writers in connection to the case. Adapted from one of the chapters of Zaidi’s book, Gangubai Kathiawadi is Bhansali’s tenth directorial venture.

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Seema Pahwa: 'Never saw Sanjay Leela Bhansali yell on 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' sets'
10 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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 and Alia Bhatt's Gangubai Kathiawadi turns one, here's why it was a modern-day classic
1 year, 9 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 believes one must be careful making a historical in India: 'Need to get your facts right'
1 year, 10 months ago

Sanjay Leela Bhansali believes one must be careful making a historical in India: 'Need to get your facts right'

Hindustan Times  

Before he directed Gangubai Kathiawadi, Sanjay Leela Bhansali had made the period romance, Padmaavat. Sanjay Leela Bhansali at a Netflix event in Mumbai on February 18, 2023. Members of the Shri Rajput Karni Sena had led protests and even vandalised the Padmaavat sets as they felt the film showed the Rajput queen in a bad light. Speaking at a panel …

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 …

City court restrains Sanjay, aides from \'defaming\' KTR
2 years, 6 months ago

City court restrains Sanjay, aides from \'defaming\' KTR

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: A city court granted ex-parte interim injunction orders restraining BJP state president Bandi Sanjay Kumar and his party activists from making or publishing any defamatory, libellous or scandalous statements against minister K.T. The interim order was given on a suit filed by Rama Rao against Sanjay for defamation by the second additional chief judge, City Civil Court, Hyderabad, on …

Alia Bhatt's Gangubai Kathiawadi earns rave review from Aamir Khan's daughter Ira Khan; read here
2 years, 7 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, 8 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 …

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 …

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 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 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 …

First Take | After Gangubai Kathiawadi, tracing the other Fallen Woman in Mandi, Lakshmi, Begum Jaan
2 years, 9 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, 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’ 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, 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 …

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 …

Gangubai Kathiawadi: Supreme Court suggests to change the name of the film
2 years, 10 months ago

Gangubai Kathiawadi: Supreme Court suggests to change the name of the film

Hindustan Times  

Alia Bhatt starrer Gangubai Kathiawadi has landed in legal trouble after a Congress MLA filed a petition to change the name of the film. On Wednesday, the Supreme Court suggested the makers to change the title of the film. Supreme court orders Gangubai Kathiawadi makers to change the name of the film. The film directed by ace filmmaker Sanjay Leela …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Alia Bhatt ‘ran out of’ Bhansali's office after Gangubai Kathiawadi's narration
2 years, 10 months ago

Alia Bhatt ‘ran out of’ Bhansali's office after Gangubai Kathiawadi's narration

Hindustan Times  

Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali has revealed actor Alia Bhatt's reaction after she heard the narration of Gangubai Kathiawadi for the first time. Gangubai Kathiawadi director Sanjay Leela Bhansali and actor Alia Bhatt at the 72nd Berlinale Film Festival in Berlin. Starring Alia in the titular part, the film is a biographical crime-drama, adapted from one of the chapters of noted …

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 …

Alia Bhatt Jets Off to Berlin for Gangubai Kathiawadi World Premiere Amid 50 Covid Cases in Berlinale
2 years, 10 months ago

Alia Bhatt Jets Off to Berlin for Gangubai Kathiawadi World Premiere Amid 50 Covid Cases in Berlinale

News 18  

During the early hours of February 15, Alia Bhatt was spotted at the Mumbai airport. The actor has jetted off to attend the world premiere of her much-awaited film Gangubai Kathiawadi at the Berlin International Film Festival. Alia was The world premiere of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s directorial will take place at the 72nd Berlin International Film Festival. Gangubai Kathiawadi has …

Alia Bhatt heads out to Berlin International Film Festival for Gangubai Kathiawadi premiere, see pics
2 years, 10 months ago

Alia Bhatt heads out to Berlin International Film Festival for Gangubai Kathiawadi premiere, see pics

India TV News  

Highlights This will the second time that an Alia Bhatt film will be premiering at Berlinale Alia Bhatt was accompanied by elder sister Shaheen Bhatt as they headed out to Berlin Film Fest Alia Bhatt and Ajay Devgn star in Gangubai Kathiawadi with Vijay Raaz and Seema Pahwa Days before the release of the much-awaited Gangubai Kathiawadi, Alia Bhatt was …

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 …

Watch: In Gangubai Kathiawadi trailer, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Alia Bhatt make dark look desirable
2 years, 10 months ago

Watch: In Gangubai Kathiawadi trailer, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Alia Bhatt make dark look desirable

Firstpost  

In Gangubai Kathiawadi trailer, Alia Bhatt strides across the lavish frames like a lioness and roars against her enemies with a chilling restraint The eagerly awaited trailer of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Gangubai Kathiawadi demonstrates the director’s unbridled epic vision to ample advantage. The performances, not only Alia Bhatt’s but also Ajay Devgan’s and Vijay Raaz’s are powered by high-definition rhetorics. …

As Gangubai Kathiawadi nears release, here are some unknown facts from Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film
2 years, 10 months ago

As Gangubai Kathiawadi nears release, here are some unknown facts from Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film

Firstpost  

As Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Gangubai Kathiawadi is gearing up for its February release, here are some unknown facts about Bhansali’s 10th, and according to him, his best work to date. Gangubai Kathiawadi is based on a crime story from S Hussain Zaidi’s Mafia Queens Of Bombay. Bhansali bought the rights of the story based on the life and crimes of …

Gangubai Kathiawadi Trailer Out: Alia Bhatt is stunner as the fierce Kothewali madam of Kamathipura
2 years, 10 months ago

Gangubai Kathiawadi Trailer Out: Alia Bhatt is stunner as the fierce Kothewali madam of Kamathipura

India TV News  

Highlights The trailer of alia Bhatt starrer Gangubai Kathiawadi is out It is adapted from one of the chapters of noted author Hussain Zaidi’s book Mafia Queens of Mumbai It is set to release theatrically on February 25. Alia Bhatt's biggest film date, 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' appears like a promising outing, Helmed by filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the upcoming period movie …

Gangubai Kathiawadi: Ajay Devgn Looks Suave in His First Look from Alia Bhatt-Starrer Crime Drama
2 years, 10 months ago

Gangubai Kathiawadi: Ajay Devgn Looks Suave in His First Look from Alia Bhatt-Starrer Crime Drama

News 18  

Ahead of the trailer release of the much-anticipated Alia Bhatt-starrer Gangubai Kathiawadi, the makers have piqued the curiosity of fans by dropping a new poster from the film on Thursday. Now, the makers have created buzz by releasing the first look of Ajay Devgn from the Sanjay Leela Bhansali directorial. Along with the poster, Ajay wrote, “Apni Pehchaan se chaar …

Gangubhai Kathiawadi Movie : Bombay High Court Stays Defamation Proceedings Against Alia Bhatt, Sanjay Leela Bhansali And Others
3 years ago

Gangubhai Kathiawadi Movie : Bombay High Court Stays Defamation Proceedings Against Alia Bhatt, Sanjay Leela Bhansali And Others

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday confirmed the stay on defamation proceedings initiated against makers of the film Gangubai Kathiawadi as the complainant was prima facie unable to show that he was Gangubai's adopted son. While admitting the petition under section 482 of the CrPC filed by lead actor Alia Bhatt, Sanjay Leela Bhansali and others, Justice SK Shinde observed …

Bombay HC stays defamation proceedings against Alia Bhatt, makers of Gangubai Kathiawadi
3 years ago

Bombay HC stays defamation proceedings against Alia Bhatt, makers of Gangubai Kathiawadi

India Today  

Bombay High Court has stayed defamation proceedings in lower court against Alia Bhatt and producers of the film Gangubai Kathiawadi. High Court had earlier granted an ad-interim stay on the summons issued by a Magistrate Court in the criminal defamation complaint filed by, Babuji Shah who claimed to be the adopted son of Gangubai Kathiawadi. Senior Advocate Aabad Ponda appearing …

Alia Bhatt starrer 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' to now release in February 2022
3 years, 1 month ago

Alia Bhatt starrer 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' to now release in February 2022

India TV News  

Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali's magnum opus “Gangubai Kathiawadi”, starring Alia Bhatt, has been pushed from its scheduled release in January to February 18 next year. The film was earlier set to come out on January 6 and clash with another big budget movie, filmmaker SS Rajamouli's much-awaited period drama "RRR". "We are glad to announce that Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Gangubai …

Alia Bhatt's Gangubai Kathiawadi to hit theaters on January 6, 2022
3 years, 2 months ago

Alia Bhatt's Gangubai Kathiawadi to hit theaters on January 6, 2022

India Today  

Several big-ticket films have announced their release dates in the recent days and the newest one to jump on the bandwagon is Gangubai Kathiawadi. GANGUBAI KATHIAWADI TO RELEASE ON JANUARY 6, 2022 Alia Bhatt wrapped up the shooting of Gangubai Kathiawadi on July 27 this year. SLB ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE OF 'GANGUBAI KATHIAWADI': 6 JAN 2022. Directed by Sanjay Leela …

Claiming To Be Adopted Son Of Gangubai Kathiawadi, Man Seeks Stay Of Film; Bombay High Court Refuses
3 years, 4 months ago

Claiming To Be Adopted Son Of Gangubai Kathiawadi, Man Seeks Stay Of Film; Bombay High Court Refuses

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court has refused to stay the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Gangubai Kathiawadi, rejecting an application by Kathiawadi's 'kin' for a temporary injunction against the makers of the film. Babuji Shah alleged that the contents of the book 'The Mafia Queens of Mumbai' on which the movie is based are defamatory and constitute an infringement on his …

Gangubhai Kathiawadi Movie : Bombay High Court Stays Criminal Defamation Proceedings Against Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Alia Bhatt, Bhansali Productions
3 years, 4 months ago

Gangubhai Kathiawadi Movie : Bombay High Court Stays Criminal Defamation Proceedings Against Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Alia Bhatt, Bhansali Productions

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court has temporarily stayed defamation proceedings against the makers of the film Gangubai Kathiawadi, including the film's director Sanjay Leela Bhansali and lead actor Alia Bhatt. The makers assailed the Metropolitan Magistrate's orders, issuing process and summoning the book's authors and movie's producers on Kathiawadi's 'adoptive' son's complaint alleging defamation under sections 499,500,502 of the IPC. However, …

No stay on release of Gangubhai Kathiawadi. Relief for Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Alia Bhatt
3 years, 4 months ago

No stay on release of Gangubhai Kathiawadi. Relief for Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Alia Bhatt

India Today  

Bombay High Court has granted an interim stay on criminal defamation proceedings against the makers of the film Gangubai Kathiawadi and actor Alia Bhatt, who plays the lead role in the film. Babu Ravji Shah, the purported adopted son of Gangubai, had filed a slew of cases against the makers and the writer of the book Mafia Queens of Mumbai, …

Alia Bhatt wraps up Gangubai Kathiawadi, calls working with Sanjay Leela Bhansali a 'life changing experience'
3 years, 5 months ago

Alia Bhatt wraps up Gangubai Kathiawadi, calls working with Sanjay Leela Bhansali a 'life changing experience'

Hindustan Times  

Actor Alia Bhatt on Sunday finished shooting for her upcoming movie Gangubai Kathiawadi and described filming the Sanjay Leela Bhansali directorial as a "gigantic life changing experience". The film features Alia as Gangubai, one of the most powerful, loved and respected madams from Kamathipura, Mumbai's red light area, during the 1960s. Gangubai Kathiawadi, Alia Bhatt said, has been through a …

Alia Bhatt, Sanjay Leela Bhansali summoned over Gangubai Kathiawadi after 'adopted son' files complaint
3 years, 8 months ago

Alia Bhatt, Sanjay Leela Bhansali summoned over Gangubai Kathiawadi after 'adopted son' files complaint

Hindustan Times  

A Mumbai court has issued summons to actor Alia Bhatt, filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, authors S Hussain Zaidi and Jane Borges, and the producers of Gangubai Kathiawadi. It also added that using Gangubai's name without consent from family members amounts to defamation. "To portray the image of deceased Gangubai without consent of family members amount to defaming her image." Gangubai …

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