Gangubai Kathiawadi

A young, naive girl from Kathiawad finds herself in the throngs of crime and drug abuse in Mumbai during the 60s. Her ascent from a nobody to the Madam of Kamathipura, a brothel known with influences and capabilities beyond what meets the eye. This titular character is retold from the eyes of prominent writer, musician and director Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Alia Bhatt, Shantanu Maheshwari, Vijay Raaz, Indira Tiwari, Seema Pahwa, Jim Sarbh and Ajay Devgn play prominent roles in the movie.A young, naive girl from Kathiawad finds herself in the throngs of crime and drug abuse in Mumbai during the 60s. Her ascent from a nobody to the Madam of Kamathipura, a brothel known with influences and capabilities beyond what meets the eye. The main character based on the real-life Gangubai Kothewali previously documented in the book Mafia Queens of Mumbai written by S. Hussain Zaidi, is retold from the eyes of prominent writer and director Sanjay Leela Bhansali in Hindi and Telugu languages. Bhansali has previously delivered critically acclaimed dramas such as Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela, Bajirao Mastani and Padmaavat.

Alia Bhatt plays the role of Gangubai alongside Shantanu Maheshwari, Vijay Raaz, Indira Tiwari, Seema Pahwa, Jim Sarbh and Ajay Devgn. All music for the film was composed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. On top of being a financial success and the fifth highest-grossing Hindi film of 2022, it was also the first commercial post-covid film to bring back audiences to the theatres. The film acquired various accolades such as the National Film Award for Best Actress and Best Screenplay plus the Filmfare for Best Film, Best Director, and Best Actress. Gangubai Kathiawadi was also premiered at the 72nd Berlin International Film Festival.