Sanjay Leela Bhansali is set to tell the tale of a late brothel madam named Gangubai Kathiawadi on the big screen. Based on a chapter from author Hussain Zaidi's book, Mafia Queens of Mumbai, the film stars Alia Bhatt in the titular role. The trailer of Gangubai Kathiawadi has finally dropped in and one simply cannot get enough of Alia's brilliance.

Gangubai Kathiawadi traces Kamathipura's brothel madam Gangubai's journey from a young girl to an influential lady with political powers. Her rivalries, love story and fight for empowerment are masterfully captured in the 3 minutes 15 seconds trailer. Ajay Devgn makes a brief appearance as Lala. 

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Gangubai Kathiawadi has been selected to be screened at the 72nd Berlin International Film Festival in February and will have its world premiere at the festival. 

Produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Dr Jayantilal Gada (Pen Studios), Gangubai Kathiawadi will release in theatres on February 25.

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