The first trailer of filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s, ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’, which stars Alia Bhatt in the titular role, was unveiled on Friday. The long-delayed period drama has been adapted from one of the chapters of noted author Hussain Zaidi’s book, ‘Mafia Queens of Mumbai’.
It features Alia as Gangubai, one of the most powerful, loved and respected madams from Kamathipura during the 1960s. Ajay Devgn also features in a cameo in the film.
The intriguing trailer of ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ opens with a voiceover followed by fast-paced background music. As Alia is introduced, the actor through her dialogue delivery, mannerism and expressions, outshines and it is sure that the audience is in for a treat. Devgn’s entry in the trailer is heroic, but you can also feel that Alia’s Gangubai doesn’t need a saviour.
‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ also stars Vijay Raaz, Indira Tiwari, and Seema Pahwa. The film marks Bhansali’s first collaboration with Alia.
This project will also see Bhansali Productions collaborating with Jayantilal Gada’s Pen India Limited and the reunion between superstar Devgn and Bhansali after the 1999 iconic film ‘Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam’.
After being delayed multiple times due to the ongoing COVID pandemic, ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ is now slated to release in theatres on February 25.
