‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’: Fans blown away by Alia Bhatt’s “powerful” performance, declare upcoming film a “blockbuster” – Times of India
“Happy Birthday Sir… I can think of no better way to celebrate you and your birthday. Presenting a part of my heart & soul. Meet… Gangu!” Alia tweeted along with the link to the first teaser trailer.
Packed with trademark Bhansali visuals, dramatic background music, stylised frames, a touch of glamour and dialogues that pack a punch, the teaser had fans hitting the replay button, wanting more. Soon after the trailer released, fans flooded Twitter with their first-hand reactions. One thing was clear, that after a box office drought, fans were brimming with excitement to see the visual masterpiece and Alia Bhatt’s grown up, fierce and fiery act.
Besides calling it Alia’s best performance of her career, many even went ahead and declared ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ a “blockbuster.”
Here’s what the fans had to say:
TBH when this scene came in the teaser I thought she was someone else, Myyy God I was just whistling & saying my… https://t.co/raF0zmzGLw
— Ano (@anomittroshah) 1614163607000
‘It’s Alia’s world we are living in it’✋ Exactly#AliaBhatt #GangubaiKathiawadi https://t.co/OMGvjMpRpo
— (@ranbirliciouss_) 1614163628000
the power she holds #GangubaiKathiawadi #AliaBhatt https://t.co/NTWulWkjn0
— shra (@AliaaAdorer) 1614163697000
Box office queen is back with royally fascinating and beautiful looks this time✨#AliaBhatt #GangubaiKathiawadi https://t.co/NDD9i7SSUX
— n (@aliabhattxfans) 1614163726000
And she looks superb #GangubaiKathiawadi #AliaBhatt @aliaa08 https://t.co/4bihQPGWNF
— (@safeenafirdausi) 1614162428000
What a Amazing Acting BGM Rating -4/5 #GangubaiKathiawadi https://t.co/S7QtDYtcLK
— MD Afsar Kaifi (@AfsarKaifi) 1614163777000
#AliaBhatt performer of The year That’s it !! #GangubaiKathiawadi ! https://t.co/wmmOfBQTBk
— Hariprasad (@Fully_flimy) 1614163784000
By Far the Best Actor of this GenerationAlia Bhatt ❤️Blockbuster Loading…#AliaBhatt #GangubaiKathiawadi https://t.co/I2NwL9BAi3
— JON ¥ $NOW (@RebelKingSnow) 1614163683000
Just Saw #GangubaiKathiawadi Teaser..Impressive..#AliaBhatt’s Career Best Performance Loading..
— Kalpesh (@KalpeshTweets) 1614163648000
‘Gangubai’ releases in cinemas on 30th July, 2021.
Based on the book ‘Mafia Queens of Mumbai’ written by S. Hussain Zaidi, the film showcases the rise of a girl named Gangubai Kothewali, who was sold into prostitution and went on to become one of the most powerful and reviered matriarchs from the red-light area of Mumbai’s Kamathipura area.
Helmed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ marks the first collaboration between him and Alia. This project will also see Bhansali Productions collaborating with Jayantilal Gada’s Pen India Limited.
