Singer and tv host Aditya Narayan lately shared a lesser-known element concerning the early growth of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s critically acclaimed movie Gangubai Kathiawadi. In a dialog with Bharti Singh and Haarsh Limbachiyaa on their YouTube channel, Aditya revealed that Bhansali had initially thought-about casting Rani Mukerji within the lead position—years earlier than the movie was ultimately made with Alia Bhatt.
Earlier than Alia Bhatt, Sanjay Leela Bhansali needed Rani Mukerji as Gangubai: Aditya Narayan
Aditya, who as soon as labored with Bhansali as an assistant director, stated the chance got here after a difficult interval in his profession. Following the business failure of his movie Shaapit, Aditya struggled to seek out work and was out of the highlight for almost a 12 months. Throughout that point, even fundamental assist from public relations professionals dried up, and former undertaking presents disappeared.
His fortunes started to shift when he bought the prospect to host X Issue India, the place Bhansali was one of many judges. Inspired by singer Sonu Nigam, Aditya expressed curiosity in studying filmmaking and approached Bhansali for an assistant director position. Initially, Bhansali didn’t take him significantly. “He didn’t give me any work the primary week—most likely thought I’d give up,” Aditya recalled. However ultimately, Bhansali concerned him within the artistic course of. Throughout that point, Bhansali was creating two scripts—Ram-Leela and Gangubai Kathiawadi. Based on Aditya, the director requested his workforce for suggestions on each. “He handed us the 2 scripts and requested which one we thought was higher. I preferred Ram-Leela extra,” Aditya stated. He additionally revealed that Bhansali had as soon as envisioned Gangubai Kathiawadi with Rani Mukerji within the lead position. Nevertheless, the undertaking took a special flip, and a number of other years later, the position went to Alia Bhatt.
When Gangubai Kathiawadi lastly launched in 2022, it grew to become each a important and business success. Primarily based on a chapter from Hussain Zaidi’s ebook Mafia Queens of Mumbai, the movie adopted the lifetime of Gangubai, a girl who rose from tough circumstances to grow to be a strong and influential determine in Mumbai’s Kamathipura district. Alia Bhatt’s efficiency earned her the Nationwide Award for Finest Actress on the 69th Nationwide Movie Awards.
The movie additionally featured Shantanu Maheshwari, Vijay Raaz, Jim Sarbh, Seema Pahwa, and Ajay Devgn, and went on to earn Rs. 211.5 crores worldwide. As of now, Aditya Narayan is showing on the fact present Rise & Fall, hosted by Ashneer Grover, whereas Sanjay Leela Bhansali is at present engaged on his subsequent movie, Love & Conflict, starring Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, and Vicky Kaushal. The movie is anticipated to launch in 2026.
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