Movie Preview : Gangubai Kathiawadi (July 30th)

Sanjay Leela Bhansali directs Alia Bhatt, Vijay Raaz and Seema Pahwa in this biographical film about Mumbai’s influential brothel madam. Even from the trailer you can tell that this will be classic Bhansali – opulent, glossy and detailed, shot in sophisticated hues.

The film rests mostly on Bhatt’s shoulders as the main lead – there is no strong male lead although Ajay Devgn and Emraan Hashmi have cameos. And she should do well, although she seems kinda young to play an older Gangubai.