The teaser for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s highly anticipated period-drama, Gangubai Kathiawadi, released today and it definitely looks like one interesting story.
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Starring Alia Bhatt in the titular role, the film tells the story of a brothel-owner from Kamathipura, Mumbai’s infamous red-light area.
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Though the role is a far cry from Alia’s past filmography, she does seem to fit the bill as a powerful hustler, well on her path to achieving greater success and making a place for herself in society.
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And while her accent seems a little disconcerting, the cinematography, like always, appears to be breathtaking.
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However, only time will if the film accurately represents her story, or falls prey to tropes like many movies on similar subjects in the past.
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You can watch the teaser here
All images are screenshots from the teaser. The film releases on July 30, 2021.