On some occasions, the story of Padmavat has been used to enforce patriarchal thinking, sometimes to create historical consciousness, and sometimes to maintain positions of power by reconstructing a heroic past for specific groups
On Wednesday, Supreme Court suggested the makers change the name of Alia Bhatt’s upcoming film Gangubai Kathiawadi against the backdrop of the several cases against it pending before courts. Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the film is set to release on February 25.
Gangubai Kathiawadi directed by filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali and starring Alia Bhatt, landed in a legal soup after Congress MLA Amin Patel on Tuesday filed a petition in Bombay High Court to change the name of the film.
“Gangubai Kathiawadi” is a crime-drama, adapted from one of the chapters of noted author Hussain Zaidi s book, “Mafia Queens of Mumbai”. The magnum opus features Bhatt in the title role of Gangubai, one of the most powerful, loved and respected madams from Kamathipura during the 1960s.
Alia Bhatt gives peak into Gangubai Kathiawadi, gets praise from SRK, Priyanka Chopra, Akshay Kumar
Bollywood stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar and Priyanka Chopra have posted about the film, complimenting Bhatt s portrayal
BusinessToday.In | February 24, 2021 | Updated 21:55 IST
Alia Bhatt today released the teaser of her upcoming Gangubai Kathiawadi made by prominent filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Bhatt is getting outpouring support and praises from her co-stars for her performance in the film. Bollywood stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar and Priyanka Chopra have posted about the film, complimenting Bhatt s portrayal.
Sharing the teaser of the film on Bhansali s birthday, Bhatt wrote, Happy Birthday Sir.I can think of no better way to celebrate you and your birthday. Presenting a part of my heart & soul. Meet .Gangu!