Bhansali collaborated with Alia for the first time in the recently released Gangubai Kathiawadi. Deepika was his muse for the longest time; they’ve worked together on three films–Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela, Bajirao Mastani and Padmaavat.
Bhansali: Deepika is a beautiful girl, wonderful actor. For me, for me Alia is a very beautiful girl. You cannot give the wrong role to the wrong actor.
I feel what casting I’ve done, keeping their essence, is the right casting. So, what Alia did for this role, only Alia could have done.
The film is based on the true story of a brothel madam who works to bring reforms in the lives of sex workers. It has already made over Rs 63 crore in less than a week of release.
Complete News Source : The Indian Express
