Gangubai Kathiawadi

At first you wonder whether Alia can do this role. This isn't her comfort zone. But she definitely delivers. The cute, girl next door role is traded for a mesmerising controlling role of Gangubai and she owns it. Excellent visual appeal, as you expect from a Sanjay Leela Bansali movie. The music is outstanding throughout. Dholida makes you fall in love with solo garba, and Alia's performance in that song is jaw dropping. Worth waiting for. Her final speech where she sits and delivers to an audience is Amtiabh Bachchan-esque. Ajay Devgan is brilliant albeit a cameo role. Worth a watch to see how well Alia delivers the Mafia Queen role!

Alia does it again, acting runs in her blood and she proves it everytime.

Powerful dialogues, great performance by her.

She is getting better with time.

Ajay was as he always is ,short and serious role.

Seldom will you find, a performance so sublime, as you're taken on the journey, of Gangubai Kathiawadi, through a life she did not plan, having been sold by her man, into the streets of female labour, of the kind, most would not savour.

You can applaud as many western best female actors to your hearts content, but I've not seen any of them match the overwhelming and outstanding performance that Alia Bhatt gives us here, as she takes us on a journey through the brothels of Mumbai, of the pain and the punishment inflicted once you've been imprisoned in a world with no escape, and the incredible way that hope and belief can change the lives of everyone around you.

Absolutely outstanding!

The journey of Gangubai Kathiawadi was definitely worth a trip to cinemas after two long years. Alia Bhatt delivers a powerful performance and her finest yet. This goes on to say a lot considering the quality of work she has done so far. Ajay Devgn has such a solid screen presence. Inspite of having limited time he steals every scene he is in. The film has Sanjay Leela Bhansali's stamp all over it. The powerful drama, cinematography, sets, costumes, dialogues all quintessential Bhansali.

The movie is well directed .. Alia Bhatt gave a magnificent performance .. a good film .. Ajay Devgan rocked his role .. the movie goes on at a nice pace and keeps us engaged .. please watch at the theatres for a great experience.