Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali lands in hot water yet again, this time for his upcoming Alia Bhatt-starrer 'Gangubai Kathiawadi'. The movie, which traces the journey of a brothel madam hasn't gown down well with the namesake's son Babuj Rawji Shah. Babuji has registered a case against Bhansali, his production company Bhansali Productions, and Bhatt who plays the titular role. Babuji has also filed a case against writer Hussain Zaidi, on whose novel 'The Mafia Queens of Mumbai', the film is based. He has also filed a case against reporter Jane Borges whose research was the premise of the book.
If media reports are anything to go by, Babuji has alleged that certain portions of the book are defamatory and an infringement upon his right to privacy, self-respect and liberty. He sought permanent cessation of printing and circulation of the book, deletion of chapters pertaining to Gangubai's life and stoppage of production of the film. The first hearing was held at the Bombay civil court last week, and the defendants are yet to respond to the allegations levelled against them.
'Gangubai Kathiawadi' marks Alia's first collaboration with Bhansali. Scheduled to hit the theatres in September, it has been delayed due to the pandemic.
