Published 15:48 IST, April 17th 2020

Sanjay Leela Bhansali to take down the set of 'Gangubai Kathiawadi'?

The lockdown puts the set of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's upcoming Gangubai Kathiawadi in jeopardy, as the makers might take down it soon; says reports.

Reported by: Jiya Chulet
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A few months back, anuncement of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's next project Gangubai Kathiawadi starring Alia Bhatt, left fans elated. In fact, Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Alia Bhatt started began shooting in December 2019. But outbreak of vel Coronavirus halted project. And w it seems like that set of worth Rs 6 crores will be demolished soon. 

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Interestingly, a report surfing online speculates that makers of Gangubai Kathiawadi have to take down set soon as weeks of  lockdown seem to be turning into months. According to report, Bajirao Mastani director had thought that he would return to sets after  lockdown. But right after lockdown gets over, monsoon will start. And before that, y will have to take it down.

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reports furr added that fear of t being able to shoot until 2021 is driving one of world’s most active entertainment industries into a bundle of nerves. Reportedly, Sanjay Leela Bhansali recreated 1950-60s' Kamatipura at Film City in Goregaon. report states that set of Gangubai Kathiawadi is one of most detailed and expensive sets ever created for a film.

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Details of film

For unversed, Alia Bhatt joined hands with Sanjay Leela Bhansali for a gangster-drama film Gangubai Kathiawadi. film follows a story of a brol owner, Gangubai, who was considered to be matriarch of Kamathipura in Mumbai. Her story has been picked up form a book titled Queens of Mumbai. film is slated to release near Eid 2021. 

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15:48 IST, April 17th 2020