New Delhi: Alia Bhatt starrer ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ was released in theatres across India on Friday. Sanjay Leela Bhansali has written the screenplay of the movie. It has been also shot in his direction.
Following the first show of the movie, the film has been receiving good responses from viewers on social media. Netizens acclaimed the acting of Alia under the hashtag #GangubaiKathiawadi on Twitter.
Among the netizens, Alia’s B-Town pals, the family members also showered their love on Alia.
In the film, she has essayed the role of a brothel owner in Kamthipura as a Gangubai. Netizens also praised Sanjay Leela Bhansali while some said the film is a masterclass in filmmaking.
Besides Alia Bhatt, actor Shantanu Maheshwari as Afsaan, Vijay Raaz as Raziabi, Indira Tiwari as Kamli, Varun Kapoor as Ramnik Laa and Jim Sarbh as Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru are seen entertaining viewers.
Actor Anil Kapoor also praised Sanjay Leela Bhansali for creating a ‘mesmerising’ world. ”The photography, the music, the dialogues…it is like watching poetry in motion,” added Kapoor.
The world created by #SanjayLeelaBhansali in #GangubaiKathiawadi is mesmerising!
The photography, the music, the dialogues…it’s like watching poetry in motion! @aliaa08 is, in one word, superlative! Still reeling from the sights & sounds of #Gangubai. What a treat! https://t.co/RkqNLZ02tP— Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) February 25, 2022
Actor Riteish Deshmukh also took to Twitter to applaud Bhansali. Riteish said, ”It is an absolute master storyteller.”
Saw #GangubaiKathiawadi last night!!! Another magical experience.. #SanjayLeelaBhansali is an absolute master storyteller. Every frame in the film has perfection written all over it. @aliaa08 you are gold! You are a fantastic actor but you have outdone yourself as Gangubai.
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) February 24, 2022
A netizen said it is the best film to start watching Bollywood films.
Just seen #GangubaiKathiawadi and I loved it! ❤️ If you’ve not seen a Bollywood film before, this one is a wonderful one to start off with. #CineworldUnlimited
— Samantha Dale Fox (@samdalefox) February 24, 2022
Another viewer said Alia Bhatt played the role very well and he does not have words to explain.
She is officially My Hero ? @aliaa08
Meri Haisiyat Nai h Ke Main Is Film Ke Bare Me Kuch Bolun…
Literally i don’t have any combination of letters to describe #AliaBhatt ‘s Acting & #SanjayLeelaBhansali Direction?#GangubaiKathiawadi #Gangubaireview pic.twitter.com/vo0XUfoYi3— Man(-thekamraan) on Mission! (@thekamraan) February 25, 2022
Read more reactions here:
Alia as gangubai kathiwadi is excellent. Watching her acting is lit. We gona remember her as ganubai kathiwadi for long time. What an actress. In one word never seen an actress like her #GangubaiKathiawadi @aliaa08 pic.twitter.com/71jJbDBYl2
— Tarun Rao (@tarunchikyala) February 25, 2022
Really Happy to see #GangubaiKathiawadi getting maximum shows all over Hindi belt, it is looking like a holiday or a festival release…….
— Rohit Jaiswal (@rohitjswl01) February 24, 2022
Appreciation tweet for alia ❤️Alia as gangubai is ????loved her acting loved the movie so much and cried a lot ??❤️❣️ @aliaa08 #GangubaiKathiawadi pic.twitter.com/7U1S38bV0O
— Suhaani (@Suhaani33552878) February 25, 2022
#GangubaiKathiawaditrailer #GangubaiKathiawadi #OneWordReview…#GangubaiKathiawadi: BRILLIANT.
Rating: ⭐️⭐⭐⭐#SLB is a magician, gets it right yet again… Powerful story + terrific moments + bravura performances [#AliaBhatt is beyond fantastic, #AjayDevgn outstanding]… pic.twitter.com/WT3vFxsc78— Sintu Rana Allu Arjun FC (@SintuRana8) February 25, 2022