In 'Gangubai Kathiawadi', Alia Bhatt's titular character is reportedly modeled after the real-life personality Gangubai Kothewali who was sold into prostitution at a young age and ran a brothel in the red-light area of Kamathipura in Mumbai. Based on Hussain Zaidi's book 'Mafia Queens of Mumbai', the film features Ajay Devgn, Emraan Hashmi, and Huma Qureshi in pivotal cameos.
Among the most talented actors in the Hindi film industry, Alia Bhatt will be seen on the big screen after almost three years since her last theatrical release was 'Kalank' in April 2019. Her last movie 'Sadak 2' was released on a major OTT platform in 2020 and was panned by the critics and the audience. The actress will be back on the big screen in March as well with S. S. Rajamouli's much-awaited period-action drama 'RRR'.
Meanwhile, Sanjay Leela Bhansali's last film was the 2018 period romantic drama 'Padmaavat' featuring Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, and Shahid Kapoor in leading roles. 'Gangubai Kathiawadi', whose trailer releases on February 4, is the first collaboration between the 'Devdas' director and the 'Highway' actor.