Sanjay Leela Bansali’s Gangubai Kathiawadi is all set to hit the theatres on 25th February. The film will have its much-awaited world premiere at the prestigious 72nd Berlin International Film Festival.
Ahead of the film’s release, Gangubai’s family said that this film has defamed their family image. Gangubai’s adopted son Babu Raoji Shah and granddaughter Bharti are not happy with the film.
During an interview with AajTak, Babu Raoji said, “My mother has been turned into a prostitute. People are now saying inexplicable things about my mother."
"The way Gangubai was portrayed is completely wrong and baseless. It is vulgar. You are representing a social activist as a prostitute. Which family would like it? You have made her a vamp and lady don," said Gangubai’s family lawyer, Narendra.
Gangubai’s granddaughter Bharti said, “The makers have defamed my family out of greed for money. It cannot be accepted. You did not ask for the family's consent before going ahead with the project. You did not come to us while writing the book, nor did you seek our permission before making the film."
On Tuesday, Alia shared the song ‘Jab Saiyaan’ from her upcoming film. The song shows the sizzling chemistry between Gangubai and her love interest (Shantanu Maheshwari). Sung by Shreya Ghoshal and composed by Sanjay Leela Bansali, this reunion of two brings back memories from ‘Devdas’.