Gangubai Kathiawadi is a biographical drama film directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and produced by Jayantilal Gada and Bhansali. The film stars Alia Bhatt as Gangubai. Shantanu Maheshwari, Vijay Raaz, Indira Tiwari, and Seema Pahwa play pivotal roles. Ajay Devgn features in an extended cameo appearance.

Days before the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali directorial ‘Gangubai Kathaiwadi’, legal troubles have seeped in for the makers. A petition has been filed with the Bombay High Court.

The film narrates the story of a woman named Gangubai, who becomes a madame in the red light area of Kamathipura. It is loosely based on the true story of Gangubai Harjivandas, popularly known as Gangubai Kothewali, whose life was documented in the book 'Mafia Queens of Mumbai' written by S. Hussain Zaidi.

'Dholida', is a celebratory garba number from the film that will see Alia as Gangubai dancing to the tunes of dhol. Unlike SLB's other opulent and grand sets, this one is set in the backdrop of a busy lane in the Kamathipura area of Mumbai city.

Actor Varun Joshi known for Kamathipura, Kumkum Bhagya, Yeh Hai Mohabbatein and others is now all set to be seen in the upcoming action thriller titled Raebareli