TLI Staff
New Delhi: After proving her mettle in films like Highway, Raazi and Kalank, Alia Bhatt is all set to be seen in yet another powerful role in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Gangubai Kathiawadi.
The actress who was earlier supposed to star opposite Salman Khan in Bhansali’s Inshallah will now work with the filmmaker in what might be a career-defining film for her. Alia plays the protagnoist in Gangubai Kathiawadi who’s forced into prostitution very early in her life and later goes on to join hands with underworld and eventually becomes one of the most influential women in the country.
Gangubai Kathiyawadi is adapted from Hussain Zaidi’s Mafia Queens of Mumbai.
Alia Bhatt took to Instagram to share the first look poster of the film. “Here she is, Gangubai Kathiawadi #SanjayLeelaBhansali @prerna_singh6 @jayantilalgadaofficial @bhansaliproductions @penmovies,” she wrote.
“A name you’ve heard a story you haven’t. #GangubaiKathiawadi ? This ones going to be special!! Directed by #SanjayLeelaBhansali, releasing 11 September 2020. @bhansali_produc @prerna982 @PenMovies @jayantilalgada,” Alia took to Twitter to make the official announcement.
According to reports, Gangubai was first offered to Priyanka Chopra but the deal couldn’t be sealed because of desi girl’s commitment to other film projects.
Alia Bhatt has confirmed that she will soon be seen in a Bhansali film. “I was very excited to work with Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Salman as well, I believe sometimes certain things happen which are not in your control,” she told reporters on the sidelines of IIFA Awards.
“They say if you want to make God laugh, tell them your plans. Plans never really go ‘as per plan’ but I can give it to you in writing that I am going to work with Sanjay Leela Bhansali very soon,” she added.