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Gangubai Kathiawadi

Gangubai Kathiawadi

Drama | 25 Feb 2022 | U/A | 155 Mins
Hindi |

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Gangubai Kathiawadi Story

Gangubai Kathiawadi is a Bollywood drama movie, helmed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. The movie star Alia Bhatt in the lead role, with Vijay Raaz, Seema Pahwa, Ajay Devgn, and many more. Screenplay by Hussain Zaidi, the movie depicts the story of Gangubai Kothewali, a young girl who has been sold into prostitution by her suitor Ramnik Lal, and how she becomes the madam of a brothel in Kamathipura. Gangubai Kathiawadi also stars Shantanu Maheshwari, Indira Tiwari,  Varun Kapoor, and Jim Sarbh. The movie was released on Feb 25, 2022. This Film received National Awards for Best Actress, Best Screenplay and Dialogue Writing, Best Editing, and Best Makeup Artist. Story In Detail With a thumri playing in the background, we see a pre-pubescent girl being forcefully readied for her 'first night'. There's talcum powder smeared on her face, lipstick dabbed hurriedly and a piece of cloth pushed into her mouth to muffle her cries as a hand roughly pierces her nose with a nose pin. In spite of the speckle of blood around the ornament, it's her vacant eyes that will catch your attention. This is not an unlikely sight in the red-light areas of Mumbai's Kamathipura in the 60s. On the other hand, somewhere in Kathiawadi, a young spirited girl Ganga Harjeevandas Kathiawadi (Alia Bhatt), harbours dreams of becoming a Bollywood heroine. Under the pretext of helping her in achieving stardom, her boyfriend Ramnik coaxes her to elope with him to Mumbai. On reaching the city, the smooth-talking guy sells her off to a brothel for a sum of a thousand rupees. Left with no other choice, Ganga turns into a prostitute and embraces a new name 'Gangubai'. A brutal encounter with a customer brings her face-to-face with one of the city's most revered mobsters Rahim Lala (Ajay Devgn) who aids her in becoming 'Gangubai-Mafia Queen.' With her shrewd mind and underworld/political connections, Gangubai soon becomes a messiah for all the sex workers in Kamathipura. This movie received a huge success and lots of appreciation from critics and the public. Read More  
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Gangubai Kathiawadi Cast & Crew

Gangubai Kathiawadi Crew Info

Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Story Hussain Zaidi
Cinematography Sudeep Chatterjee
Editor Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Music Sanchit Balhara, Ankit Balhara
Producer Jayantilal Gada, Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Production Bhansali Productions
Satellite Rights Zee TV
Budget 100 Cr
Box Office 129.10 Cr
OTT Platform Netflix
OTT Release Date 2022-04-20
Addtional Info
Art Direction Subrata Chakraborty
Costume Design Sheetal Sharma
Others Mohua Chakroborty

Gangubai Kathiawadi Critics Review

filmibeat.com
Sanjay Leela Bhansali falls short of weaving an engaging screenplay from his research material.
indiatoday.in
Alia Bhatt’s biggest career risk pays off
hindustantimes.com
Alia Bhatt is impressive in this tale of pain and rage turned into victory
koimoi.com
Alia Bhatt Wears The Crown In Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Universe Making Sure You Bow Down To Her Talent

Gangubai Kathiawadi Trailer

Gangubai Kathiawadi Songs

  • Title Track
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    3.1
  • Dholida
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    3.4
  • Meri Jaan
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    2.7
  • Jab Saiyaan
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    4.7
  • Shikayat
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    3.2
  • Muskurahat
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    3.5

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Gangubai Kathiawadi

  • In this Gangubai Kathiawadi film, Alia Bhatt, Shantanu Maheshwari played the primary leads.

  • The Gangubai Kathiawadi was released in theaters on 25 Feb 2022.

  • The Gangubai Kathiawadi was directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali

  • Gangubai Kathiawadi was made with a budget of 100 crores.

  • Movies like Article 370, Laapataa Ladies, Welcome To The Jungle and others in a similar vein had the same genre but quite different stories.

  • The Gangubai Kathiawadi had a runtime of 155 minutes.

  • The soundtracks and background music were composed by Sanchit Balhara,Ankit Balhara for the movie Gangubai Kathiawadi.

  • The cinematography for Gangubai Kathiawadi was shot by Sudeep Chatterjee.

  • You can watch the Gangubai Kathiawadi movie on Netflix,.

  • On 20 Apr 2022 Gangubai Kathiawadi was released on the Netflix, platform.

  • The movie Gangubai Kathiawadi belonged to the Drama, genre.

Gangubai Kathiawadi User Review

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  • Gangubai Kathiawadi Has stunning production design and solid making, and a fine Alia Bhatt performance, but the film falters after the first half because the scenes fail to have stronger conflicts. Should have been at least 30 minutes shorter. Watc..

  • Gangubai Kathiawadi is a well-made film with its heart in the right place. It makes you uncomfortable, makes you think & AliaBhatt with her career-best performance wins you over.

  • Many times actors just play roles but very rare they live the role they are playing on screen, alia has lived the role of Gangubai to perfection…. Deserves appreciation from all section of audience…..

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