Relief to Sanjay Leela Bhansali / Supreme Court gives green signal to release of 'Gangubai Kathiawadi'

A day before the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film 'Gangubai Kathiawadi', the Supreme Court has got a big relief. The Supreme Court has dismissed the petition seeking a stay on the release of the film. A bench of Justice Indira Banerjee and Justice JK Maheshwari cleared the release of the film Gangubai Kathiawadi.

Vikrant Shekhawat : Feb 24, 2022, 02:30 PM
A day before the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film 'Gangubai Kathiawadi', the Supreme Court has got a big relief. The Supreme Court has dismissed the petition seeking a stay on the release of the film. A bench of Justice Indira Banerjee and Justice JK Maheshwari cleared the release of the film Gangubai Kathiawadi.

Supreme Court gave advice to Sanjay Leela Bhansali

Objecting to the Gangubai Kathiawadi title, there was a demand to change it. To this the producer said that it is not possible to change the name at the last moment. However, in the hearing held on Wednesday, the Supreme Court had advised Sanjay Leela Bhansali to change the title. आलिया भट्ट, शांतनु माहेश्वरी 'गंगूबाई काठियावाड़ी' के एक दृश्य के दौरान

A bench of Justices Indira Banerjee and JK Maheshwari dismissed the petition of petitioner Babuji Rao Ji Shah, who claimed to be the adopted son of Gangubai. Shah alleges that his mother has been portrayed in the film and book as a prostitute, brothel keeper and mafia queen.

Don't insult Gangubai's image

On this, Bhansali Production's lawyer Aryama Sundaram argued that the petitioner has not even seen the film yet. Gangubai's image has not been insulted in the film. The bench said Shah has failed to prove himself as the adopted son of Gangubai.

It is practically not possible to change the name of the film.

Arguing against the change of the name of the film, Bhansali Production told the Supreme Court that it is not possible to change the name of the film. We have got the censor certificate. The name of the film has already been published. It has also been advertised all over the country. गंगूबाई काठियावाड़ी

The censor board has removed 4 modifications and 2 scenes from the film. Along with this, changes have also been made in two dialogues. There was also a scene in the film in which India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru was planting roses in Gangubai's hair. The censor board has also got this scene modified.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film Gangubai Kathiawadi is releasing in theaters on February 25. Apart from Alia Bhatt, Ajay Devgan, Vijay Raaz and Seema Pahwa are also going to be seen in lead roles in the film.