Alia Bhatt and filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali wrapped the filming of their upcoming film 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' in Mumbai's Film City. Sharing the news on her social media accounts, the actress wrote, “We started shooting Gangubai on the 8th of December 2019 .. and we wrapped the film now 2 years later! The film and set has been through two lockdowns.. two cyclones.. director and actor getting Covid during the making!!! the troubles the set has faced is another film altogether!”
She added, “But through all that and more.. what I take away is the gigantic life changing experience! Being directed by sir has been a dream all my life, but I don’t think anything would have prepared me for the journey I was on for these two years.. I walk out of this set a diff person today! I love you sir! Thank you for being you .. there is truly NO ONE like you ✨ When a film ends a part of you ends with it! Today I’ve lost a part of me.. Gangu I love you! You will be missed♥️ P.S – special mention to my crew – my family and friends for these two years! without you nothing would have been possible! Love you guys!!!”
Both Alia and SLB had contracted the coronavirus earlier this year. The second wave of the virus struck the country as they recovered, prompting another bout of lockdown. The film resumed production earlier this month. 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' is based on one of the chapters of noted author Hussain Zaidi's book Mafia Queens of Mumbai. It is produced by SLB and Dr Jayantilal Gada of Pen Studios.
Alia plays the titular role of the powerful and much respected madams from Kamathipura during the 1960s. The movie also features Shantanu Maheswari, Vijay Raaz, Indira Tiwari, and Seema Pahwa in pivotal roles. Actors Ajay Devgn and Emraan Hashmi are expected to play extended cameos in the movie which is set to release on July 30.
