Gangubai Kathiawadi
| Gangubai Kathiawadi | |
|---|---|
 First look poster | |
| Directed by | Sanjay Leela Bhansali |
| Written by | Sanjay Leela Bhansali Utkarshini Vashishtha |
| Story by | Hussain Zaidi |
| Produced by | Sanjay Leela Bhansali Jayantilal Gada |
| Starring | Alia Bhatt |
| Cinematography | Sudeep Chatterjee |
| Edited by | Akiv Ali |
| Music by | Score: Sanchit Balhara Ankit Balhara Songs: Sanjay Leela Bhansali |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | Pen Marudhar Entertainment |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Gangubai Kathiawadi is an upcoming Indian Hindi-language biographical crime film directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and based on a chapter of Hussain Zaidi's book Mafia Queens of Mumbai about Gangubai Kothewali, the madam of a brothel in Kamathipura.[1] The film stars Alia Bhatt as Gangubai, while Shantanu Maheshwari, Vijay Raaz and Seema Pahwa play supporting roles, with special cameos by Ajay Devgn, Emraan Hashmi and Huma Qureshi.[2]
Premise
The film is about the life of Gangubai Kathiawadi, a young girl sold into prostitution by her boyfriend Ramnik Lal, and how she becomes the madam of a brothel in Kamathipura.
Cast
- Alia Bhatt as Gangubai Kothewali
- Shantanu Maheshwari as Ramnik Lal
- Vijay Raaz
- Seema Pahwa[3]
- Ajay Devgn in a cameo appearance as Karim Lala
- Emraan Hashmi in a cameo appearance
- Huma Qureshi in an item number[4]
Production
The film was earlier named Heera Mandi with Priyanka Chopra as the leading character, but later she was replaced by Alia Bhatt in September 2019.[5] After its title was changed to Gangubai Kathiawadi, shoot started in Mumbai on 27 December 2019.[6] The film marks the Bollywood debut of television personality Shantanu Maheshwari and also features important cameo roles by Ajay Devgn, Emraan Hashmi and Huma Qureshi.[7]
Production was put on hold in March 2020 due to COVID-19 lockdown in India, when the film was 70% complete.[8] Bhatt resumed work on 6 October 2020, and the remaining 30% shoot finally ended in last week of November 2020.[9]
References
- ^ "Alia Bhatt begins shooting for Gangubai Kathiawadi, shares pic of her trailer:'Look what Santa gave me this year'". Hindustan Times. 27 December 2019. Retrieved 27 December 2019.
- ^ "Alia Bhatt commences the shoot for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Gangubai Kathiawadi!". Bollywood Hungama. 27 December 2019. Retrieved 27 December 2019.
- ^ https://www.shethepeople.tv/news/seema-pahwa-alia-bhatt-saved-a-child-actor-from-embarrassment-on-gangubai-kathiawadi-set/
- ^ "Huma Qureshi to have a special dance number in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Gangubai Kathiawadi". Bollywood Hungama. 26 December 2020. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
- ^ "Priyanka Chopra to star in film based on S Hussain Zaidi's book about lady dons?". Firstpost. 22 June 2017. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
- ^ "EXCLUSIVE: Priyanka Chopra signs Sanjay Leela Bhansali's HEERA MANDI? (details inside)". Bollywood Hungama. 2 December 2018. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
- ^ "Sanjay Leela Bhansali confirms working with Priyanka Chopra in Gangubai". India Today. 20 March 2019. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
- ^ "Alia Bhatt replaces Priyanka Chopra?". Deccan Chronicle. 24 September 2019. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
- ^ "Alia Bhatt-Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' back on floors, resumes night shooting". DNA India. 6 October 2020.
