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Gangubai Kathiawadi Movie (2022) Cast & Crew, Release Date, Story, Review, Poster, Trailer, Songs

Gangubai Kathiawadi

February 25, 2022 |
2hr 34min |
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2hr 34min
February 25, 2022

Storyline

The film is loosely based on the true story of Gangubai Harjivandas, popularly known as Gangubai Kothewali, whose life was documented in the book Mafia Queens of Mumbai. The film depicts the rise of a simple girl from Kathiawad who had no choice but to embrace the ways of destiny and swing it in her favour.

Gangubai Kathiawadi Movie Cast & Character

Alia Bhatt Biography, Movies, Husband, Age, Height, Education, Family, Net Worth, Facts, Awards
Alia Bhatt
Gangubai Kathiawadi
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Ajay Devgn
Don Rahim Lala
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Shantanu Maheshwari
Afsaan Badr-ur-Razzaq
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Vijay Raaz
Raziabai
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Indira Tiwari
Kamli
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Seema Pahwa
Sheela
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Varun Kapoor
Ramnik Lal
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Jim Sarbh
Journalist Hamid Fezi
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Rahul Vohra
Prime Minister (character based on Jawaharlal Nehru)
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Anmol Kajani
Birju
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Prashant Kumar
Badri
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Raza Murad
Lala's Guest
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Chhaya Kadam
Rashmibai
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Mitalee Jagtap
Kusum
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Pallavi Jadhav
Rama
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Kruti Saxena
Nimmi
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Huma Qureshi
Dilruba, a Qawali singer (special appearance in the song "Shikayat")

Gangubai Kathiawadi Movie Crew

Director, Screenplay, Producer, Editor, Music Composer (Song)
Producer
Cinematographer
Music Composer (Score)
Music Composer (Score)

Gangubai Kathiawadi Movie Trailer, Teaser & Videos

Gangubai Kathiawadi Movie Poster & Photos

Where to Watch Gangubai Kathiawadi Movie Online (Stream)

Storyline

The film is loosely based on the true story of Gangubai Harjivandas, popularly known as Gangubai Kothewali, whose life was documented in the book Mafia Queens of Mumbai. The film depicts the rise of a simple girl from Kathiawad who had no choice but to embrace the ways of destiny and swing it in her favour.

Gangubai Kathiawadi Movie Details

Status: released
Available on: streaming-platform
Budget: ₹100 crore
Worldwide Collection: ₹209.77 crore (US$26 million)
Domestic Collection: ₹153.69
Overseas Collection: ₹55.56 crore

Production & Distribution Company

Production Companies

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About Gangubai Kathiawadi Movie

  • The news about an adaptation of one of the chapters of Hussain Zaidi’s book Mafia Queens of Mumbai first came out in June 2017 with Priyanka Chopra attached to star as the leading character. The film’s earlier title was Heera Mandi.
  • In March 2019, Chopra confirmed that she was working on a project with Bhansali, who also confirmed that he was making Gangubai Kathiawadi with Chopra. However, in September 2019, media reported that Alia Bhatt, who was supposed to do a different film, titled Inshallah, by Bhansali was going to replace Chopra after Inshallah got shelved.
  • Principal photography begun in Film City, Mumbai on 27 December 2019.
  • The film marks the Bollywood debut of television personality Shantanu Maheshwari, who portrays Gangubai’s boyfriend Afsaan. and TV actor Varun Kapoor to debut as the grey role of Ramnik Lala.
  • Production was put on hold in March 2020 due to the lockdown ordered by the Indian government owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, when the film was 70% complete. Bhatt resumed work on 6 October 2020, and Ajay Devgn who is playing a cameo joined sets on 27 February 2021. The film was wrapped up on 26 June 2021.
  • Gangubai Kathiawadi premiered at the 72nd Berlin International Film Festival on 16 February 2022, and was released in theatres on 25 February 2022.
  • Gangubai Kathiawadi received widespread critical acclaim for its themes, direction, production value and Bhatt’s performance. In its theatrical run, the film grossed ₹153.69 crore at the domestic box office and ₹209.77 globally emerging as a major commercial success.
  • Numerous publications listed Gangubai Kathiawadi and Bhatt’s performance in the film on various year-end best films and performances lists of 2022.
  • At the 69th National Film Awards, Gangubai Kathiawadi won 5 awards, including Best Actress (Bhatt) and Best Screenplay. At the 68th Filmfare Awards, the film received a leading 16 nominations and won a leading 11 awards, including Best Film, Best Director, and Best Actress (Bhatt).

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