SLB’s Gangubai Kathiawadi to have a world premiere at Berlin International Film Festival

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s much-anticipated film Gangubai Kathiawadi, starring Alia Bhatt and Ajay Devgn, has been selected to be screened at the 72nd Berlin International Film Festival in February and will have its world premiere. The film has been chosen to be screened as part of Berlinale Special, a segment dedicated to showcase exemplary cinema. This year’s selections include films that have been shot during the pandemic. As Sanjay Leela Bhansali celebrates 25 years in the world of cinema, his 10th film Gangubai Kathiawadi indeed has been special for him. He says, “The story of Gangubai Kathiawadi has been very close to my heart and we have given it all to make this dream possible. We take pride in showcasing our film at the prestigious Berlin International Film Festival.” Artistic director Carlo Chatrian of Berlin International Film Festival says, “We are happy to premiere Gangubai Kathiawadi and continue the tradition of the Berlin Film Festival being a special setting for Indian movies. ”