Finally! Alia Bhatt breaks her silence on Vijay Raaz’s character in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’

Alia Bhatt starrer ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ is the most awaited movie this year and now the actor comes in support of actor Vijay Raaz who plays the role of a trans woman in the movie

Submitted by Tellychakkar Team on Thu, 02/17/2022 - 12:51

MUMBAI: Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s directorial ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ is one of the most awaited releases of the year. While Alia Bhatt has left everyone in awe with her portrayal of Gangubai, Vijay Raaz has also become the talk of the town ever since the makers have released the trailer of the movie. However, Alia Bhatt, in her recent interview, has clarified that the character is not there to offend anyone.

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Alia Bhatt recently asserted that while she understands the point of debate, it is a matter of the director and his vision. “Maybe the director found it interesting to have an actor like Vijay Raaz, who identifies as male, play a trans character,” she added. Furthermore, the Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania actress also asserted that while Vijay hasn’t played such a role on the big screen ever before, it also highlights his ability to transform into the character and performance.

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To note, Gangubai Kathiwadi is Alia Bhatt’s second collaboration with Vijay Raaz after Zoya Akhtar’s Gully Boy which also featured Ranveer Singh in the lead. Gangubai Kathiawadi is slated to hit the screens on February 25.

Vijay is playing the role of Razia Bai, Gangubai’s arch-rival, in the movie.

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