Who was Gangubai Kathiawadi? Know about woman Alia Bhatt plays in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film
The teaser for 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' starring Alia Bhatt was released on Wednesday and received rave reviews from fans and the film industry.
It created a lot of buzz when Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Alia Bhatt announced that they were collaborating for 'Gangubai Kathiawadi', a biographical drama on the life of the famous brothel owner and matriarch.
On Wednesday, Alia Bhatt gave a gift to her fans as well as Sanjay Leela Bhansali on his birthday by sharing the teaser for the much-awaited film. Alia also shared a brand new poster for the film. In the photo, Alia is seen in green ethnic attire with long braided hair and a veil placed on her head. She is seen keeping her legs on a chair and giving an intense look with a minimal smile.
According to Hussain's book, a member of mafia don Karim Lala's gang, raped Gangubai after which she met Karim Lala, demanded justice, and tied him a rakhi, making him her brother. Being the sister of Karim Lala, the power soon fell into the hands of Gangubai who went on to become one of the most successful female dons. Besides, she also ran a sex racket in the Hera Mandi red light area in Mumbai. Gangubai was an ardent supporter of her fellow females in the business and it is said that she never kept any girl in her brothel without their consent.
Talking about Gangubai Kathiawadi, Alia has left no stone unturned in getting into the skin of her character. She learned Hindi and Marathi cuss words too. Gangubai Katiawadi is slated to release on July 30, 2021.