Gangubai Kathiawadi early reviews: Alia Bhatt hailed for her 'impeccable' performance, called the best of her career

Alia Bhatt starrer Gangubai Kathiawadi has made its debut on the world stage at the ongoing Berlin International Film Festival. While the trailers and promos has promised a fine performance by Alia in a never seen before avatar, the early reviews for Gangubai Kathiawadi are in and it looks like Sanjay Leela Bhansali has delivered another masterpiece.

When formidable forces like Alia Bhatt and Sanjay Leela Bhansali meet the expectations touch the ceiling. Apart from being their first collaboration, Bhansali’s latest film has an exceptional supporting cast including Ajay Devgn , Vijay Raaz, Shantanu Maheshwari and Seema Pawah. Ready to hit cinemas in India next week, check out what the lucky few who witnessed the film at its Berlinale premiere have to say about it.

A Twitter user Shreenivas shared a review after having watched Gangubai Kathiawadi and wrote, “What a moving film #GangubaiKathiawadi is! Thank you #SanjayLeelaBhansali for sharing this story with the world and kudos @aliaa08 for never ceasing to amaze us with the power of your performance!”

The user further wrote, “@aliaa08 you were impeccable in the film! The strength beyond the pain that you portrayed through minimal words spoke to us and I'm sure will speak to everyone who watches this! More power to you and the entire team of #GangubaiKathiawadi”

Another review of the film shared by a Germany based Indian journalist shared on Twitter read: At the Gangubai premiere at Berlinale. “What a moment! Alia gives a power packed performance, perhaps her career best so far. PS she wore a white sari to the premiere for a reason. The answer is in the movie.”

A journalist who shared a video from the event wrote on Instagram, “And it’s a close … #gangubaikathiawadi intense and moving. @aliaabhatt has outdone herself. And it’s an out and out #sanjayleelabhansali #film #worldpremiere #moviepremiere #berlinale #indianight.”

A review shared by the French website Le Polyester for Gangubai Kathiawadi described the movie as, “In a society where movie stars are deified, Gangubai becomes more than a heroine: a deity. With its succession of flamboyant shenanigans and deceitful cross-dressing characters, along with its irresistible heroine and charismatic actress (Alia Bhatt), Gangubai Kathiawadi seems like the film adaptation of the phrase Yas Queen . We want more, we want more than to admire Gangubai: we want to be her.”

While the Berlinale premiere has only heightened of Indian fans for Gangubai Kathawadi, the Indian cinegoers will be able to see the film in cinemas on 25 February.