The first evaluations of Gangubai Kathiawadi, starring Alia Bhatt, are lastly right here. The Sanjay Leela Bhansali directorial is likely one of the most awaited movies of the yr. It is ready to hit the theatres on February 25 and the primary (non-spoiler) reactions are in.

Film commerce analyst Ramesh Bala tweeted that Gangubai Kathiawadi has obtained “an amazing” response at the Berlin film festival, where the film had its world premiere recently. He also shared a review of the film that read: “Director and composer Sanjay Leela Bhansali creates another thrilling underworld drama that packs a punch.”

Gangubai Kathiawadi, based on a chapter from writer S Hussain Zaidi’s book ‘Mafia Queens of Mumbai’, features Alia Bhatt as Gangubai, one of the most powerful, loved and respected madams from Kamathipura during the 1960s.

Also starring Ajay Devgn, Vijay Raaz, Seema Pahwa and Shantanu Maheshwari, Gangubai Kathiawadi is slated to be released this Friday. Alia Bhatt recently said that there is always a pressure to satisfy the audience and do well at the box office.