Not Alia Bhatt Or Priyanka Chopra This Actress Was First Choice Gangubai Kathiawadi Bhansali

Alia Bhatt’s name has been finalized for Gangubai Kathiawadi. But do you know that Bhansali’s first choice was some other actress?

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s upcoming film Gangubai Kathiawadi remains in the discussion regarding the Starcast. Priyanka Chopra’s name was appearing for the first lead role. But now Alia Bhatt’s name has been finalized for the film. But do you know that director Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s first choice was some other actress?

The Times of India wrote in its report quoting sources, “In Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film Gangubai, it was decided to take Rani Mukerji first as the lead. But there was no talk with Rani Mukherjee. After this, the name of Priyanka Chopra was considered. But due to Priyanka’s busy schedule, her name also could not be confirmed.

Recently, Salman stopped the film due to leave Inshallah Khan and went into abeyance. Alia Bhatt’s dates for Inshallah were also booked. In such a situation, Sanjay Leela Bhansali decided to make the long-standing film Gangubai with Alia Bhatt. Earlier Ramlila and Bajirao Mastani were also stuck for a long time. Later, Bhansali’s films with Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone were completed.

What is the story of Gangubai?

Sanjay Leela Bhansali ‘s next release will be Gangubai after the 2018 film Padmavat . The film will be based on Hussain Zaidi’s novel Mafia Queens of Mumbai. The film will tell the story of a girl who will be forced into the body trade business at a very young age. Later she will emerge as the most powerful woman in the history of Mumbai.