❝When women are the embodiment of power, wealth, and intelligence, what makes these men feel so superior?❞
❝People think we're dishonest. No problem. Do the dishonest work honestly. A flower by nature is fragrant. Spread your fragrance. Live with dignity. Never fear anyone.❞
❝Her destiny was filled with sorrow, but she smiled her way through life.❞
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I know this film gets a lot of mixed reviews, but I think it's well-executed and broaches important themes. Gangubai Kathiawadi is a powerful biography of the cruelty of prostitution, and the woman who fought for the rights of her fellow workers. In my opinion, the film doesn't necessarily try to glamorise prostitution, nor does it attempt to make Gangubai a feminist icon; rather, it portrays the reality so many girls and women were forced to endure and treats them with the respect they deserve. That's not to say the film doesn't have its flaws; it glosses over the transition from Ganga to Gangu very quickly, and I would've liked to have more time spent exploring Raziabai and the elections, because their arc could've been brilliant. As with most of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's filmography, the film is absolutely stunning, with a beautiful colour palette and the grand costumes and sets one would expect from the director. I'm not a huge fan of Alia Bhatt, but I have to admit she did an excellent job in the title role, and her performance brought me to tears several times; on the whole, though, the entire cast except Ajay Devgn were fantastic. Overall, this is a film with a very important message that I highly recommend giving a watch if you haven't already.
❝When women are the embodiment of power, wealth, and intelligence, what makes these men feel so superior?❞
❝People think we're dishonest. No problem. Do the dishonest work honestly. A flower by nature is fragrant. Spread your fragrance. Live with dignity. Never fear anyone.❞
❝Her destiny was filled with sorrow, but she smiled her way through life.❞
⊱ ──── . ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁ ⟡ ݁ . ⊹ ₊ ݁. ──── ⊰
I know this film gets a lot of mixed reviews, but I think it's well-executed and broaches important themes. Gangubai Kathiawadi is a powerful biography of the cruelty of prostitution, and the woman who fought for the rights of her fellow workers. In my opinion, the film doesn't necessarily try to glamorise prostitution, nor does it attempt to make Gangubai a feminist icon; rather, it portrays the reality so many girls and women were forced to endure and treats them with the respect they deserve. That's not to say the film doesn't have its flaws; it glosses over the transition from Ganga to Gangu very quickly, and I would've liked to have more time spent exploring Raziabai and the elections, because their arc could've been brilliant. As with most of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's filmography, the film is absolutely stunning, with a beautiful colour palette and the grand costumes and sets one would expect from the director. I'm not a huge fan of Alia Bhatt, but I have to admit she did an excellent job in the title role, and her performance brought me to tears several times; on the whole, though, the entire cast except Ajay Devgn were fantastic. Overall, this is a film with a very important message that I highly recommend giving a watch if you haven't already.