Gangubai Kathiawadi : Alia Bhatt’s Masterpiece or a Glorified Biopic? A Deep Dive into Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Vision
** Runtime:** 2h 56m
"Gangubai Kathiawadi" is a biographical drama film directed by Sanjay Lila Bhansali, based on the life of Gangubai Kothewali, a legendary figure from the red-light district of Kamathipura in Mumbai. The film stars Alia Bhatt in the lead role, alongside Shantanu Maheshwari, Vishal Malhotra, and Jaideep Sahni.
If you are still debating whether to press play on the full Hindi movie Gangubai Kathiawadi , here are three reasons:
Ajay Devgn, playing the gangster Rahim Lala, provides a solid anchor. Though his screen time is limited, his presence adds the necessary gravitas to the crime aspect of the film. The supporting cast, including Vijay Raaz as the trans woman Razia, delivers compelling performances that add depth to the world of Kamathipura.
He laughs — and becomes her godfather.