Alia Bhatt starrer ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ will have its world premiere at the 72nd edition of Berlin International Film Festival in February 2022. The much awaited film directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali will be screened at the prestigious film festival.
The biographical drama has been selected to be screened as part of the Berlinale Special, a special section of the film festival dedicated to showcasing exemplary cinema. Organizers have opted to screen films that were shot during the pandemic.
Bollywood critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh took to social media to share the news with his fans. He tweeted, “‘GangubaiKathiawadi’ will have its world premiere at the Berlin Film Festival… #SanjayLeelaBhansali’s #GangubaiKathiawadi – starring Alia Bhatt & #AjayDevgan – will have its world premiere at the 72nd Berlin International Film Festival.”
Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who has completed 25 years in the industry, is excited to showcase his film at the film festival. He said that the story of his upcoming film is close to his heart.
“The story of Gangubai Kathiawadi has been very close to my heart and my team and I have given everything to make this dream come true. The Padmaavat director said in a statement, “We are proud and honored to screen our film at the prestigious Berlin International Film Festival.
Co-producer Jayantilal Gada said that the film will be liked by the global audience. He said that he is proud to be associated with Sanjay for the film.
“I believe in Mr. Bhansali and his craft. It gives me immense pleasure that our film will be presented at the Berlin International Film Festival and I am proud to be associated with Mr. Bhansali. Alia has given a stellar performance and I appreciate it. Thank you Ajay Devgn for also being a part of this project. This is a story that will connect and appeal to a global audience,” Gada said in a statement.
‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ will hit the silver screen on February 18, 2022. The much-awaited flick is based on S Hussain Zaidi’s Mafia Queens of Mumbai. While Alia is playing the lead role, Ajay Devgn will be seen in a special guest appearance.
The makers had unveiled the teaser of the film in February 2021.
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