Alia Bhatt is seen as the real-life sex worker in Gangubai Kathiawadi, who rose to political power and prominence in Kamathipura, the red-light district in Mumbai.
The film is produced by Jayantilal Gada's Pen India Limited and is adapted from one of the chapters of author Hussain Zaidi's book Mafia Queens of Mumbai.
The film released on February 25. Alia Bhatt and Karan Johar share a good bond.
Alia made her acting debut with Karan Johar's Student Of The Year in 2012 and calls him her mentor