The Sanjay Leela Bhansali-directed film, based on a chapter from writer S Hussain Zaidi’s book “Mafia Queens of Mumbai, features Alia Bhatt as Gangubai, one of the most powerful, loved and respected madams from Kamathipura during the 1960s.
‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’: Alia Bhatt, Shantanu’s backseat romance in ‘Meri Jaan’ burns internet - Composed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and vocals by Neet Mohan, the lyrics of Alia Bhatt- ‘Meri Jaan are penned by Kumaar.
Sanjay Leela Bhansali who previously directed critically acclaimed movies like Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Black, Bajirao Mastani, Padmaavat, said Gangubai Kathiawadi was a scarred woman but yet she decided to fight for others. The film stars Alia Bhatt, Ajay Devgn, Shantanu Maheshwari, Vijay Raaz.
Several fans and celebrities commented on Alia Bhatt s post. Her boyfriend Ranbir Kapoor s mother Neetu Kapoor sent fire emojis. Alia is attending Berlin Film Festival for world premiere of her film Gangubai Kathiawadi