Alia Bhatt was ridiculed for wrong casting, but Gangubai Kathiavadi became the first and real success of 2022.

As 2022 draws to a close, it’s safe to say that it has turned out to be quite the game-changer for films in various languages. After a long time, the audience returned to the theaters, but only for quality content and a cinematic experience on a big screen, proving to the actors and the entire industry that the audience is always the king. The torch bearer of Hindi cinema was undoubtedly Sanjay Leela Bhansali, whose film ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ became the first real success, despite all the odds against the film, right from its inception. Also Read – Salman Khan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan and Other Bollywood Celebrities Who Made Special Cameos in South Movies

The film, which depicts the rise of a simple Kathiawadi girl who has no choice but to embrace the ways of fate and turn it to her advantage, was first ridiculed for miscasting Alia Bhatt as Gangubai. Also Read – Kareena Kapoor Khan-Saif Ali Khan to Katrina Kaif-Vicky Kaushal: Bollywood Celebs and Their Plans for New Year 2023

The film faced many hurdles and delays on its way due to the pandemic till its release day which was released at only 50% capacity. However, as they say, quality content finds its audience and transcends borders. The sheer faith people have in Sanjay Leela Bhansali cinema has given us films like Black, Padmavat, Bajirao Mastani, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam to name a few. Despite facing these hurdles, the director was sure and confident in his choice of Alia to play the lead role and his narration. Also Read – Year to end 2022: Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt’s daughter Raha, Drishyam 2’s box office crush and much more – Everything good and positive that Bollywood witnessed this year

The film premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival and was met with applause and appreciation by the attending film buffs from all over the world. In India, the film opened with a whopping double digit 10.40 CR, something unheard of for a female-centric subject.

Gangubai Kathiawadi was a clear winner and Bollywood’s first real success in a long time. Not only was it praised for its nuanced performances and visually appealing cinematic wonder, it also brought back the glory of enjoying a full-fledged commercial entertainment film that brought audiences back to the theaters.

Gangubai Kathiawadi ended up grossing ₹153.69 core at the box office and ₹209.77 worldwide, becoming a huge commercial success – What made this achievement even more remarkable is that the odds were stacked against the film.

This Bhansali production film turned out to be a game changer in the industry by bringing to light a strong subject where the content spoke for itself and rose above all odds, all thanks to the maestro Sanjay Leela Bhansali and a brilliant actor that he is Alia Bhatt.

Often featured among cinema greats like Raj Kapoor, K. Asif, Bimal Roy, Sanjay Leela Bhansali brought his distinctive stamp of filmmaking to ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ with music, production design, cinematography, story and his direction that were hailed as highlights of the film. . Critics described it as a “crowd-puller”, “absolutely brilliant” and a “powerful saga”. Bhansali was praised for combining skill and substance, citing it as a Pakeezah for millennials. Indeed, this year the best and first successful Bollywood film is Gangubai Kathiawadi.

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