Gangubai Kathiawadi movie review: Alia Bhatt is marvellous as Gangubai

Alia Bhatt-starrer Gangubai Kathiawadi hit the theatres on February 25.

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Hours after the Sanjay Leela Bhansali-directorial hit the silver screen, Twitter users were quick to review the film.

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While some liked Alia Bhatt’s performance, others rued as to why Vijay Raaz wasn’t given more screen time as Razia Bai.

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Some even went ahead and called it an overrated venture.

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Film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh gave this movie a one-word review of BRILLIANT and gave it a 4-star rating.

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The Ek Villain actor Riteish Deshmukh also appreciated Alia Bhatt’s performance in the film and went ahead to called Bhansali an absolute master storyteller.

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“Saw Gangubai Kathiawadi last night!!! Another magical experience… Sanjay Leela Bhansali is an absolute master storyteller.

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Every frame in the film has perfection written all over it.

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Alia, you are gold! You are a fantastic actor but you have outdone yourself as Gangubai.”

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