Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Gangubai Kathiawadi is easily one of the most anticipated films. Starring Alia Bhatt and Ajay Devgn the film has been selected to be screened at the 72nd Berlin International Film Festival in February where it will have its world premiere. Gangubai Kathiawadi will be a part of Berlinale Special, a segment of the festival dedicated to showcase exemplary cinema. This year’s selections are films shot during the pandemic.
Gangubai Kathiawadi is 10th film of Bhansali who has completed 25 successful years in the world of cinema. Calling the film, a special one Bhansali says, “The story of Gangubai Kathiawadi has been very close to my heart and me and my team have given it all to make this dream possible. We take pride and honour in showcasing our film at the prestigious Berlin International Film Festival.”
Jayantilal Gada of Pen Studios who is the producer of the film says, “I believe in Mr. Bhansali and his craft. It gives me great joy that our film will be presented at the Berlin International Film Festival and I am proud to associate with Mr. Bhansali. Alia has given a great performance and I am thankful to Ajay Devgn too for being a part of this project. It’s a story that will engage and appeal to global audiences.”
Artistic Director Carlo Chatrian of Berlin International Film Festival quoted, “We are happy to premiere Gangubai Kathiawadi and continue the tradition of the Berlin Film Festival being a special setting for Indian movies. This time with a film that joins the usual craft in shaping camera movement and the choreography of bodies with a subject that is socially relevant, not only in India. From the very beginning we were taken by the story of Gangubai, an exceptional woman dragged into exceptional circumstances.”
Gangubai Kathiawadi is scheduled to release theatrically on February 18, 2022.
