Duped and sold to a brothel, a young woman fearlessly reclaims her power, using underworld connections to preside over the world she was once a pawn in.Duped and sold to a brothel, a young woman fearlessly reclaims her power, using underworld connections to preside over the world she was once a pawn in.Duped and sold to a brothel, a young woman fearlessly reclaims her power, using underworld connections to preside over the world she was once a pawn in.
- Awards
- 50 wins & 55 nominations total
Seema Pahwa
- Sheila Masi
- (as Seema Bhargava)
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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.
Powerful dialogues, great performance by her.
She is getting better with time.
Ajay was as he always is ,short and serious role.
Glorified prostitution at its best especially if you are more receptive and open-minded. Sanjay Leela Bhansali strikes again with great musical and cinematography. Alia sinks her teeth into challenging role and defines various stages of Gangu's life.
When it comes to Hindi cinema, Alia Bhatt is so far ahead of all the other actresses in her era. As Gangubai she completely steals the show and delivers an emotional and realistic performance.
The movie in general is compelling with an interesting message about a taboo topic. As is usual with SLB movies, it is a visual treat.
The movie in general is compelling with an interesting message about a taboo topic. As is usual with SLB movies, it is a visual treat.
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.
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!
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!
Did you know
- TriviaIn 1950s refrigerator was a rare and expensive home appliance in India and only extremely rich people could afford it. In the song "Jab Saiyaan" Gangubai offers a drink with ice to Afsaan and later in the film offers a drink with ice to a politician. This gesture, though very common in 2020s, was to indicate posh life of Gangubai back then.
- GoofsGangubai first visits cinema hall in Kamathipura to watch the movie Nirala (1950) with her friends. Later in the film she calls her mother after 12 years and in the same evening celebrates Navaratri. This means the year should be 1962-63. But during Navratri posters of films released in late 1960s (for example Love in Tokyo (1966), Patthar Ke Sanam (1967), and Haseena Maan Jayegi (1968)) can be seen on the walls of Kamathipura.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Archana Gore: Shikayat (2022)
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $592,000
- Gross worldwide
- $3,271,210
- Runtime2 hours 32 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1
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