Alia Bhatt is one of the most celebrated actress of this generation and some amount of credit goes to Sanjay Leela Bhansali for this after his Gangubai Kathiwadi emerged to become one of the highest box office scrorers as a female-led film.
Alia was also supposed to star in SLB’s Inshallah which is now reportedly shelved and this didn’t sit well with the female superstar. The filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali recently revealed how it made an impact on Alia after which he offered her Gangubai Kathiawadi.
Alia Bhatt’s Reaction After Inshallah Was Shelved
In a recent interview, Sanjay Leela Bhansali revealed the reaction of Alia Bhatt after the film was scrapped. Revealing how it took a toll on her mental health, SLB revealed, “She broke down, she cracked up, cried, raved, ranted, and locked herself in a room.”
According to the reports, it was a week later after this incident when SLB offered her the titular role in the Gangubai Kathiwadi that brought the actress prestigious National Award. Earlier, Alia Bhatt revealed how it was all overwhelming for her, “From LA, where I was supposed to play the character in Inshallah, I suddenly found myself in Kamathipura. I didn’t know if I could do it.”
However, in his recent conversation, SLB revealed how Alia turned herself into the resilient Gangu and how the role is a ‘part of her now’.
More About Alia Bhatt
Alia Bhatt is all set to be seen in another Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s project Love And War alongside Vicky Kaushal and husband Ranbir Kapoor. The love triangle will be released in 2026.
Alia is also gearing up for her upcoming release, Jigra, where she will be seen alongside Vedang Raina. The movie is set for a theatrical release on October 11.
