Mumbai, Dec 16 : Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s upcoming drama ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’, starring Alia Bhatt and Ajay Devgn, will have its world premiere at the 72nd edition of the Berlin International Film Festival in February.
For Bhansali, who celebrates 25 years in cinema, with his 10th film ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’, it’s special a moment, as he said, “The story of ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ has been very close to my heart and me and my team have given it all to make this dream possible.We take pride and honour in showcasing our film at the prestigious Berlin International Film Festival.”Talking about the film’s screening at the Berlinale, producer Jayantilal Gada of Pen Studios said, “I believe in Mr Bhansali and his craft.It gives me great joy that our film will be presented at the Berlin International Film Festival and I am proud to associate with Mr Bhansali.Alia has given a great performance and I am thankful to Ajay Devgn too for being a part of this project.It’s a story that will engage and appeal to global audiences.”Artistic Director, Berlin International Film Festival, Carlo Chatrian said, “We are happy to premiere ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ and continue the tradition of the Berlin Film Festival being a special setting for Indian movies.This time with a film that joins the usual craft in shaping camera movement and the choreography of bodies with a subject that is socially relevant, not only in India.From the very beginning we were taken by the story of Gangubai, an exceptional woman dragged into exceptional circumstances.”The film, produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Jayantilal Gada (Pen Studios) is all set to release theatrically on February 18, 2022.
Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ heads to Berlinale
Bhansali celebrates 25th anniversary in cinema with his 10th movie ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi.It’s a special moment for him, as he stated, “The story behind ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi” has always been very dear to me, and I and my team have done everything we could to make it possible.It is a great honour to have our film featured at the Berlin International Film Festival. Jayantilal Gada, Pen Studios’ producer, said that he believes in Bhansali’s craft and spoke about how the film will be shown at Berlinale.This is a great honor for me and it gives me immense joy to see our film at the Berlin International Film Festival.Alia gave a wonderful performance.I’m also grateful to AjayDevgn for his contribution.This story will appeal to global audiences.
Carlo Chatrian, Berlin International Film Festival’s Artistic Director said that “Gangubai Kathiawadi” will be a premiere and continued the Berlin Film Festival’s tradition as a unique setting for Indian films.
The film combines the traditional craft of shaping the camera movements and choreography with a topic that’s socially pertinent, this time not just in India.We were captivated by Gangubai’s story, a remarkable woman who was dragged into extraordinary circumstances.
Film producers Sanjay Leela Bhansali (Pen Studios), are all set for theatrical release on February 18, 2022.
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