Gangubai Kathiawadi: Alia Bhatt Will Have A Romantic Number With Shantanu Maheshwari, But No Dance Sequences

Back in February this year, right before the second wave of coronavirus took over the country, rumors did the rounds about Alia Bhatt’s dance sequences in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Gangubai Kathiawadi. It was reported that the shoot was almost complete and the actress had only two lavish dance numbers to shoot, one of which would consist of 200 background dancers. These tracks were even compared to masterpieces in Bhansali’s earlier films like Ram Chahe Leela, Pinga and Dola Re Dola. Well, latest buzz suggests that Alia will not be seen dancing in the film.

In a report shared by Spotboye, a source close to the project was quoted saying, “Though Gangubai Kathiawadi is not a songless film like SLB (Sanjay Leela Bhansali)’s Black, it is certainly not a musical like Devdas or Saawariya. SLB has composed some songs for the film that are moody atmospheric and mostly will be played in the background.” Talking about Alia, the source said, “She plays a dreaded criminal. Where will she get space to dance?” The report further reveals that while she will have no dance sequences, Alia will be seen in a romantic number with co-star Shantanu Maheshwari.

Alia is playing the titular role whereas Shantanu is portraying the character of her boyfriend Ramnik Lal, who sold her into prostitution. Gangubai Kathiawadi will also see Ajay Devgn and Emraan Hashmi in cameo appearances while the beautiful Huma Qureshi will shine in a special dance number. The film is all set to hit theatres on 30^th July.