Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali is at present basking within the success of his newest launch, Gangubai Kathiawadi, He has beforehand directed hits reminiscent of Bajirao Mastani, Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram Leela, and Padmaavat, amongst others. Still, the filmmaker calls himself a ‘very below-average human being’ who has succeeded due to divine intervention.
In a current interview with The Times of India, Bhansali stated that no matter he has achieved in his life is due to the blessings of his mom and his late father. He believes he’s being ‘protected’ and ‘guided’ by one thing which is making success attainable for him. “How do I end up making Bajirao Mastani and Padmaavat and Ramleela, if not without a certain amount of spiritual guidance, or blessings of ancestors or prayers of parents,” he stated.
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The filmmaker additionally feels folks may neglect him after 50 years, however his work will stay without end of their reminiscence.
Known for movies reminiscent of Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Black, Guzaarish, Bajirao Mastani, Padmaavat and others, Bhansali has returned to the large display screen after 4 years with Gangubai Kathiawadi. The movie revolves round Gangubai, performed by Alia Bhatt, who’s pressured into prostitution and turns into madam of a brothel in Kamathipua, the red-light district of Mumbai.
The Indian Express’ movie critic Shubhra Gupta praised Alia Bhatt’s portrayal of Gangubai, Calling the movie a ‘spectacle’, she wrote in her evaluate, “Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s latest is the kind of old-fashioned dialogue-heavy, sentiment-on-sleeve film which Bollywood is forgetting how to make.”
Gangubai Kathiawadi has additionally confirmed to be a industrial success, having made greater than Rs 100 crore worldwide in a single week of launch. In its second week, the movie will compete with The Batman and Jhund.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
