The teaser of Alia Bhatt-starrer Gangubai Kathiawadi was released today. Alia is seen playing the titular role of Gangubai Kathiawadi in the film. It is directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. The film's teaser is released on the occasion of Bhansali's birthday.
CELEBRITIES SUPPORT GANGUBAI KATHIAWADI
Many Bollywood celebrities are taking to social media to share their reaction on the film and to support Bhansali's upcoming film. Karan Johar shared the teaser and wrote, With @aliaa08 and #SanjayLeelaBhansali working together, it’s bound to be magical.... What a brilliant teaser! Super super proud of you baby girl! Can't wait to see this on the big screen! @bhansaliProductions #GangubaiKathiawadi."
Ranveer Singh, who has worked with Alia in Gully Boy and with Bhansali in Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela, Padmaavat and Bajirao Mastani, shared the teaser of Gangubai and wrote, "Gangu to chand hai, chand rahegi."
Priyanka Chopra applauded Alia and wrote, "Alia!!!! I’m so proud of you my friend for stepping into complexity fearlessly. I hope you always keep shining. Presenting- Gangubai Kathiawadi! Congratulations Sanjay sir and team."
Akshay Kumar also shared the teaser and wrote, "#GangubaiKathiawadi...had found the title itself very intriguing from the day I’d heard it...the teaser only adds to it! @aliaa08 along with #SanjayLeelaBhansali sir bring their A-game again, so looking forward to it."
ABOUT GANGUBAI KATHIAWADI
Gangubai Kathiawadi is based on the book Mafia Queens of Mumbai written by author S Hussain Zaidi. The film will release in theatres on July 30, 2021. According to S Hussain Zaidi's book, Gangubai Kathiawadi was a woman who came to Mumbai from Gujarat with her partner but was betrayed and sold in the prostitution market. She, in the middle of the last century, built ties with many underworld criminals and got a hold over certain portions of South Mumbai. She then became the owner of a big brothel and is said to have worked for uplifting the condition of women and orphans in the red light area of Mumbai, Kamathipura.