Gangubai Kathiawadi Review: Know What the Experts Say

The period drama movie has been adapted from author Hussain Zaidi's book, 'Mafia Queens of Mumbai' and features Alia Bhatt as Gangubai.

By Aishwariya Dhal

Insight Bureau: Alia Bhatt’s Gangubai Kathiawadi released in theaters on February 25. There has been a lot of appreciation for Alia’s performance and many called it one of her best performances till date.

The period drama movie has been adapted from author Hussain Zaidi’s book, ‘Mafia Queens of Mumbai’ and features Alia Bhatt as Gangubai.

Alia Bhatt enacts  the real-life sex worker Gangubai in the movie ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ , who rose to political power and prominence in Kamathipura, the red-light district in Mumbai. From a simple girl to a powerful woman in the 60s, who was also known as the `Madam of Kamathipura` , the film successfully captivate the audiences.

‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ also stars many power-pack actors like Ajay Devgan, Vijay Raaz, Indira Tiwari, and Seema Pahwa. The roles of the actors are small yet are the biggest eye-catcher of the movie.

The film is produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Jayantilal Gada (Pen Studios).

After a lot of controversies ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ finally had its much-awaited world premiere at the 72nd Berlin International Film Festival, and released in theatres on February 25, 2022.

The movie has earned over Rs 50 crore in the first 5 days.

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