: Vijay Raaz delivered a menacing performance as Raziabai, while Shantanu Maheshwari made his debut as Gangubai's love interest, Afsaan.
The film is loosely based on the true life of , also known as Gangubai Kothewali, whose story was first documented in the book Mafia Queens of Mumbai by S. Hussain Zaidi. Gangubai Kathiawadi Tamilyogi
: Born into an affluent family in Kathiawad, Gujarat, Ganga aspired to be a Bollywood actress. At age 16, she eloped to Mumbai with her father's accountant, Ramnik Lal, only to be betrayed and sold into a brothel in Kamathipura for ₹500. : Vijay Raaz delivered a menacing performance as
: The worldwide gross exceeded ₹209.77 crore , making it one of the highest-grossing Hindi films of 2022. : Born into an affluent family in Kathiawad,
Premiering at the 72nd Berlin International Film Festival, Gangubai Kathiawadi emerged as a major commercial success.
The film's success is attributed to its stellar ensemble and Bhansali’s signature opulent style.