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federer7 · 2 years

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Women of Kamathipura, Bombay, Ibida, 1987

Photo: Sooni Taraporevala

#Sooni Taraporevala #kamathipura #bombay #1987 #india

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romaniaroxme · 1 month

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A story of Mumbai's fearless matriarch (Lets reminisce)

Starring: Alia Bhatt, Ajay Devgn, Vijay Raaz, Seema Pahwa, Jim Sarbh Directed by: Sanjay Leela Bhansali Genre: Biographical crime drama “There is no force more powerful than a woman determined to rise.” Bosa Seble Disclaimer: This post contains a lot of sexual references and a lot of references to crime as well. Readers are advised to exercise caution while proceeding ahead with the…

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#Alia Bhatt #Kamathipura #movie review #Mumbai #Red light area workers #Sanjay Leela Bhansali #Vijay Raaz #watch of the week

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gurkiransindianlitblog · 6 months

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"She had decided to do away with everything from her past. From that point on, Ganga became Gangu."

--S. Hussain Zaidi with Jane Borges, "Mafia Queens of Mumbai: Stories of Women from the Ganglands"(71)

#Mafia #Kamathipura #Nonfiction

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hayatuzuhn111 · 2 years

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Gangubai Kathiawadi.

Izzat se jine ka kisi se darne ka nahi

Na police se MLA se na manti se bh..guyon se kisi k baap se b nahi darne ka.

Arey jab sakti sampatti sadbuddhi e tino hii ourten hai to in mardo ke kiss baat ka gurur....

#do revenge #gangubai kathiawadi #kamathipura

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nix-whythisfilm · 1 year

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Movies and Shows to watch this Women's History Month

Coming from a culture where women are only celebrated selectively, and worshipped as a goddess but also are the majority of victims in the crimes here, I hope we can take back our power and find equality in this world that's meant for us all. From naive young girls to wise older women, from tomboys to prep girls, from emo girls to it girls, from straight girls to lesbian women, from ciswomen to trans women; a very happy women's day, including the identities I might have missed out on.

You are all valid. You are all worth it. You are all powerful. You are all more beautiful than any words can describe. You are more than what you look like. You are more than what other people see you as. You are so much more than any wild imagination.

Bridgerton (2020)

With a new upcoming season about the fictional Queen from the first two seasons, the series has everyone biding time in anticipation. The series is based on the books written by Julia Quinn, eight books for the eight Bridgerton siblings. The show is said to be adapted a little differently, focussing on different details and following a different narrative. The first season is set like a typical chick flick, with the oldest daughter having regal confidence and feminine finesse with everything expected of her. The second season takes on a bolder tone, showing us the perspective of the older brother, known to be a rake, looking for a gentle wife, only to meet a pair of siblings opposite in their natures, both challenging his opinion of love.

I initially found this series through the buzz on social media and the modern aesthetics it appeals to despite being set in Regent England. The music was what drew me in, being classical adaptations of modern songs, but what kept me was the way women were not shown in any distinctive way but as themselves. The show highlighted the little details people forget are a part of being a woman, such as not being educated on the duties of a marriage or the quiet strength we all possess through our social capabilities and gossiping skills. It was amusingly empowering to watch how the women took power by not doing anything special but only by being a typical women.

Gangubhai Kathiawad (2022)

Based on the story of Gangubhai Harijeevandas, this film involves a girl running away with her lover only to be sold to a brothel and forced to work there. While the story is all too common to an Indian and gives us a chill every time we hear of something similar, this film brings us a side of the story that is often shunned and not accepted. Gangubhai was a prominent figure in Mumbai in the 1960s, fighting for the rights of sex workers and orphans rising from the red light districts. She has been shown to change as her life demands and took charge of the brothel she was sold to and was very well known in Kamathipura.

Chilling and raw, this film gave us the reality of sex workers in a barely romanticized narration. Alia Bhatt's performance is startling, and by the end of the film, we can find ourselves having a different opinion of the women in that profession. They have made it widely clear that she not only promoted their commercial prospects but also highlighted the confidence and sense of power in the women there to give them a choice in their lives. She fought for her life, her freedom, and the freedom of choice for other young girls who found themselves in her place. While many others would say that the film glorified the dangerous space that women and children could be stuck into, I will go ahead and say that things that cannot be erased or changed should at least be provided with the space to adapt as required.

Rookie Historian Goo Hae-ryung (2019)

Set in Joseon, this series is about the historians who worked in the Royal Courts of Korea, noting everything that happened, from simple interactions to actions taken concerning state matters. They were to be present at all places, documenting silently, around the King and the Court Officials. While politics and patriarchy were present nearly everywhere in that era, this show features a fictional prince who presented the idea of having female historians who would record everything that happened around the Queen while also providing challenging work opportunities to women of that era, who were always held back from higher education.

This series is remarkable for anyone interested in Journalism and gender equality. The main character is a modern thinker who goes out of her way to make people have uncomfortable conversations. Another thing that stood out to me from this show was the way they resolved the major conflict using non-violent methods, and the strike of honest intellectuals was justified from their perspectives. The series highlighted the importance of honesty and the way history is recorded. It focuses heavily on dramatic politics and simple romance, but they equally discuss the importance of literature and history, in the process.

Tribhanga (2021)

Another jewel is this list, this film was written and directed by women, with a story involving mothers and daughters. The movie appears to break the fourth wall, where the characters seem to be talking directly to the audience, but as a start, the story begins with a prominent self-made dancer who hears of her mother being in the hospital. The scenes quickly cut to her hurrying there with her newly married daughter to the hospital, where her estranged mother has slipped into a coma. The film continues with Milan, a follower of Nayantara's work, pleading with everyone to talk more about her story as the mother, who was an author, was in the process of writing her autobiography.

The movie was entertaining, to say the least, and a caressing memoir at its best. Through tears and yelling, fights and hardships, the entire story of three generations of women comes to light in the span of this film. It starts with the mother who separated from her family to be a writer and raised her daughter as a single mother, who then grew up through her hardships to become an accomplished dancer and celebrity. Anuradha was a single mother who raised a confident, poised daughter who then chose to marry into a large family to have the life her grandmother had abandoned. The story picks and talks about the nuances of being a woman while feeling like a personal story to every woman who watches it.

Happiness (2021)

An unlikely genre for this list, this series is a horror-thriller show involving a fast-spreading disease that turns humans cannibalistic. Set in South Korea, this disease spreads much like Covid and the authorities take quick action to control the spread. The story mainly focuses on an unusual couple who move into an elite gated community of apartments. With their jobs being a challenge and being discriminated against for their job benefits, the show quickly focuses on the disease and the ripples of fear it has in the community. I put this show here in this list because the character Park Hyungsik plays, who is an unwavering feminist who goes above and beyond for his wife.

With not much buzz about this show, I discovered it in my interest in watching Hyungsik's work and was pleasantly surprised by the way they captured people's reactions to their epidemic. It was accurate with how the Covid pandemic happened and the trauma a disease can bring to any community through its horror elements. While there are numerous female characters in this show, some antagonistic in nature and others part of the complete story, the series can easily be categorized into a work that captures the story through the female gaze. It's a surprise how well the movies and series can be perceived differently when the perception of the director is guided by their gender.

Bell Bottom (2019)

A Kannada film set in the 1980s, the story follows a man struggling to be recognized as a detective and finally finds a crime that seems like a mystery. Rishab Shetty and Haripriya come together to show us a fresh story that scratches the back of our necks until the end. With their romance bringing an easy laugh and dynamics around the small town that keep us engaged, this film is sure to leave the audience thoroughly entertained.

Curious about the actors' work, I found this film a unique slice of entertainment. The cultural details of this story are highlighted excellently, and the feminist factors need to be dug into passionately. But through it all, the film can be called an easy and entertaining watch. Interesting with narratives that audiences are unfamiliar with, this quirky film brings us a unique set of feminists and characters that cannot be put into stereotypes.

Wheel of Time (2021)

Honestly, underrated for the breathtaking show that it is, this series deserves a much bigger audience. Following a prophecy that was foretold and fighting wars that are beyond humanity, this show is filled with beautiful visuals and meaningful narratives. It starts with one woman guiding five others through the trials for the people they are predicted to be and the story takes us through a journey beyond our imagination. With simplified concepts of fantasy and a world of politics, this show is ruled by the many women who control the stories of numerous others in the show.

A show that was exhilarating and left me wanting more, it was led by women in places of power who decided the fate of people with magic. A unique concept of only women having magic, this series brings us a tale that was written decades ago and gives us characters of various cultures coming together to fight against unfamiliar darkness. With every character holding the potential to be a game changer and everyone hustling to be in places of power, this series presents us with an intimidating world, quite similar to the one we are living in right now. And through it all, it also shows us women finding themselves and bonding with other women in ways that are not highlighted in reality nearly enough.

Kahaani 2: Durga Rani Singh (2016)

Raw and magnetic, this film is about a woman who defies odds thrown in her direction that are beyond ordinary. It starts with a haunting accident and leads a police officer to investigate it, only to find a woman he never expected to see with a daughter. With her daughter missing and criminal charges against her that make no sense, this film takes us on a sombre journey of her past and the things she faced. The movie has a grip over us with Vidya Balan playing Durga Rani and Arjun Rampal playing the police officer. This film is a slap of honesty and mostly focuses on the various women involved in this story who might not always be loyal to their gender.

Shocking me beyond imagination when I first watched it, this story managed to grip me even today with the narrative of a terrified woman facing the world by herself while also taking on responsibilities that were not hers to begin with. With dangerous people always around her, Durga Rani manages to do the right thing by herself and everyone who depends on her. This film empowered me on the struggles of being a survivor and ways one can push themselves to be more than their ruinous experience. Rooted in India and navigating the clutches of patriarchy, this film is a wake-up call to the silent bystanders and people who believe ignorance is better.

How to get away with Murder (2014)

Following the story of Annalise Keating prominently, this show is a dynamic punch for any audience. The show focuses on murders every season, involving the diverse characters of the show, who all grow through the six seasons. While the first season starts off with a student's narration, the following seasons involve the lives of the main characters and conclude with a full-circle story of Annalise. An intimidating woman to most, and a terrific teacher and lawyer to the rest, Annalise is a complex character who can be studied through various approaches. This show was unique with the narration having a feminist approach and having main characters that do not belong to the mainstream crowd.

I began this show hesitantly, expecting it to be a slow watch that would take me aeons to finish. Instead, I finished the entire series in three weeks and was left reeling on how they managed to involve a plethora of ordeals the characters experienced. From losing loved ones to doing the right thing, from being a single mother to experiencing health complications, from menopause to the struggles of being a part of countercultures, this show has managed to put it all together. Women in this show have been shown as the people they are, with their faults and quirks. Women from all stereotypes have been a part of this show, and somehow, the show manages to empower us with its dark truths and dangerous struggles.

Pieces of a woman (2020)

A heartbreaking film on the experience of losing a child, this film focuses heavily on the woman who lost her baby after birth due to complications. While movies exist about the loss of a child and the many labours of miscarriages, a film had never been made before about the experience. The directors, a couple who experienced this personally, brought out this script after surviving the struggle that was never spoken aloud about. Vanessa Kirby has played the character so beautifully it leaves us speechless on the woes a human being could go through.

Having found this film through a friend, we later wrote a paper on this and nuances that would be commonly missed out. The film is incredibly insightful on the details of motherhood and the changes a woman's body goes through post-pregnancy. It focuses on the way loss can affect a woman and a man, and how both adapt to it differently. The most important element highlighted throughout is the way a woman is expected to cope after a miscarriage. While we all hear the numerous pressures a woman goes through in her life, this film sheds light on the way a woman is expected to behave a certain way even through uncertain, hopeless times.

Bombay Begums (2021)

Starting with women in powerful positions this mini-series takes us on a ride with the stories of four women at different times of their lives. They belong to different social classes and have different aspirations, but they all are shown to have challenges that only someone would experience as a woman. While some are struggling for power and money, others are grappling to hold on to relationships and personal-social ties. Some women here are stumbling to balance everything as women are always portrayed to be doing, while others are exploring their options and finding themselves in the midst of everything.

I was confounded when I finished this series, only having imagined it to be a dramatic show with a plot carried by women. It had nuances to their struggles that couldn't have been explained in mere words and brought out their personalities in ways a male director could never. The series humanized the women to the people they were while also shedding light on the experiences that women are privy to. I recommend this show to every woman as it has captured something that has never been done before. The dialogues hit home as the story moves in an unpredictable direction leaving us with a sharp sting of reality over 6 episodes.

Easy A (2010)

A very typical American chick flick, this film is light-hearted and packs a powerful message. It starts with Olive, a seemingly normal high school girl, making up one lie about having a college boyfriend to appease a nagging best friend. The story then spins out of control quickly with wild rumours about her spreading all over her school making her a subject of gossip and school scandals. Being the good-hearted girl she is, she helps out anyone she can with the attention that she now commands, and once again the narrative is taken for a spin to paint her as a girl with loose characters and a nympho.

I watched this film years ago on television and thought about how people could miss the entire point of the film and only focus on the romantic ending of her story. Having "Scarlet Letter" as the prescribed text in the film, the students all witness their scandalous woman, when she starts dressing as they painted her in spite and to claim her power. A film aimed at teenage girls, this film can easily be watched by anyone who enjoys humour. We see a perspective that is often missed out in chick flicks and a main character who takes power in the stereotype she is pushed into. All in all, time spent watching this would be well entertaining.

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amai-no-ura · 9 months

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Typology - Gangubai Kathiawadi (from Netflix)

MBTI: ENTJ (a great potrayal of Te-dom and Ni user)

Enneagram: 8w9 so/sp (836)

Sorting: Double Lion

First, I really admire this character. I will not comment on the real person because I do not know enough about her. But as it stands, I admire this character.

I can relate to her in so many aspect. I respect how she turns her pain into strength. And how she fights not just for herself but for 4,000 women of Kamathipura who depend on her. She is a selfless idealist who fights for her people when the world want to tear them down. I cannot respect this enough. If you ask me what kind of person I want to be, it's someone like her (as a character). And she reignites the flame in my heart as well.

But enough conjectures.

Gangubai is a Te-dom. She is a no-nonsense business woman who focuses on the bottom line and profit. She is a very kind and empathic woman but also a ruthlessly pragmatic and logical one. She never let her personal sentiment standing in the way of what needs to be done. She sacrificed her lover to save a young girl from prostitution and further her standing in Kamathipura politics. She bravely got into a room with a sadistic rapist who 'bought' her so she could bring him to justice. While she doesn't talk much about her feelings, she show it through her action. She is one of those 'enough emotions' people. Since her Fi is inferior, she rarely indulges in it. Instead, she prefers to problem solve and get things done for people she loves. She shows how she cares by being of service to her people and uphold her values through actions. But on a rare occasion, we get to see how much pain she has inside of herself such as when she called her mother... That was a sad scene.

But she is also highly abstract and symbolic. She ruminated on cremating 'Ganga' because now she is 'Gangu'. She stated to her madam that she will 'become queen of Kamathipura'. Then she went on to talk about different shade of white in a highly abstract way to infer her meaning. Her speech is often straightforward, but also subversive in that she finds a way of thinking no one thinks about (A brothel is a bad influence for the school. Wouldn't a school be good influence for a brothel?) All this point to strong intuition. And her intuition is a focused, single-minded, narrowing everything down kind of intuition, which is Ni. She also shows strong but underutilized Se. She enjoys good time and sensory thing but also not very active and impulsive in her decision making.

Her enneagram is also very simple. She is an 8w9 - fearless and calm in every situation. She doesn't charm people so much as strong arming them and demonstrate her power so she can come out on top. (The scene when she sat on a missionary is hilarious, what a power move). When she wants something, she just marches in and expects it to be done. And if they don't comply, she just put more and more pressures on them until they cave. (And as a 9w8, man I wish I could do this more, it's refreshing!) She is so/sp. Her focus is on larger society first before her own needs. She identifies with the group and takes on a role of 'mama bear' and protect them, fight for them. Which is also why I relate to her so much, as an so/sp with strong 8 wing...

And she is double Lion. Ganguji is fiery, assertive and fearless. She knows her values and isn't afraid to stand up against anyone for what she believes is right. She champions the right of her people, not out of a sense of duty or obligations, but out of genuine belief in the rightness of her cause and dignity of her profession. While she can be subtle, her go to method is usually 'do this, or else'. Which demonstrates exactly what a cunning and intelligent Lion secondary would look like. She is planful, cunning and very pragmatic. But she is also ... honest. She is very honest and straightforward in everything she does.

She doesn't beat around the bush and manipulate. She simply states it as it is 'if you value your life, you better do as I say'. And she is an improvisational secondary to the core. When she had to deliver a speech, instead of using a pre-prepped one. She just tore it and said what's in her heart. And it got people rolling.\

All in all, a compelling character and someone I respect.

#sortinghatchats #lion primary #enneagram #mbti #gangubai kathiawadi #housekeeping

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infantisimo · 2 years

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In a country where religion and religious practices have been rendered into national projects, this photo essay provides an alternative way of seeing forms of faith and processes of inhabiting a big city. Mumbai, a city with continuous flows of people and their cosmologies, beckons a range of religiosities—those that cannot escape your attention and others folded into nooks and crannies of different kinds of street surfaces. Ganpati festival, Muharram and Dahi Handi emerge as spectacles through which communities mark their space and time in the city. This set of photographs moves away from the spectacle to the everyday life worlds, materialities, visual cultures and modes of worship of places and regions beyond the city of Mumbai, which continuously seep into it. As migrants try to build their lives in this unforgiving city, they believe that the eyes of their deities continue to watch over them. Those eyes are often literally looking at you from the unlikeliest corners and prominent perches. The deities, which have come riding in the hearts and minds of people from across the subcontinent, have found new addresses in homes, workplaces and public places.

Thousands of shrines of varying sizes reside in the streets of Mumbai. These shrines act as markers of new settlements and localities. Most of them represent and embody the identity of the people who brought them here. But more often than not, they hold together the hopes and aspirations of migrant communities as they navigate the precarity of the life worlds that a city like Mumbai generates. The shrines act as magnets, drawing together people with shared backgrounds and attracting sometimes a set of new believers. They belong to different streams of faith, ranging from organized religions to folk, tribal and occupational forms of worship.

These shrines have a treasure of stories, mythology and folk tales riding on them. The Pochamma Panduga, an important festival in Telangana, is celebrated by several communities from this part of the Deccan in Mumbai. The cultural and spiritual centre of these communities is in Kamathipura where the first wave of migrants from that region settled during the construction of colonial-era buildings like the Victoria Terminus. During the festival, held towards the end of the annual monsoon, people of the community who are now settled all across the Greater Mumbai region congregate at a temple in the heart of Kamathipura. Govandi, a settlement with working-class migrants from Uttar Pradesh, experiences similar congregations, drawing people from beyond the locality, during Muharram.

#bombay

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thatrandombloggerfromindia · 2 years

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Blog 3- Gangubai Kathiawadi Film Review

Movie Review Blog- Gangubai Kathiawadi.

A film that not only tells us a beautiful journey but also alluringly displays the idea of equality.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali is renowned for creating expansive universes for his movies, some of which draw influence from actual events and immerse the audience in incredibly realistic settings. Bhansali uses the same sensibility in Gangubai Kathiawadi to tell a tale that is solidly grounded in the actual world and recent events. The movie nonetheless succeeds in reaching equal levels of presentation and storyline.

The movie Gangubai depicts the rise of the titular Mafia queen, played by Alia Bhatt, through the world of prostitution in the 1960s in the Mumbai neighbourhood of Kamathipura. Despite several obstacles, Gangubai continued to fight for women's rights in her community, supporting sex workers in political rallies, and more.

Alia Bhatt has evolved rapidly through the ranks in the field and made a name for herself as a versatile performer by accepting difficult roles that many people may not have anticipated she would accept. Bhatt has once again done Gangubai's portrayal, which is perhaps one of her most vulnerable yet,I mostly observed the performer and seldom observed her really engrossing herself in the role she was playing, particularly in the later stages of Gangu's life when she was supposed to have a tougher demeanour. Even though Alia steals the show in this instance, a particular mention should be made to Ajay Devgn's cameo as Rahim Lala, whose little screen time is expertly handled to mentor a young Gangu in her formative years. I was shocked to learn that Jim Sarbh and Vijay Raaz completed the cast after going into the movie without having seen it, and Shantanu Maheshwari made his feature film debut in a quiet but endearing role. Raaz only makes brief appearances, initially serving as a contrast to Gangu's aspirations to unify the entire neighbourhood, but that conflict is resolved so quickly that it merely feels like filler at the conclusion. The remaining actors have sufficient screen time.

The Kamathipura neighbourhood is small, yet that doesn't stop the filmmakers from creating a convincing world within its walls over the period of 154 minutes.While the film is full of dramatic moments, some might appear to be a little pandering, with sequences falling short of Gangu directly gazing at the camera while giving her words. But that's just my opinion, as the majority of the film is well-executed. The film is currently available on Netflix. It is recommended for sure if you want the all in one experience of the surreal world of brilliant performances, Melodious music and a thrilling yet enduring storyline.

#movies #alia bhatt #gangubai kathiawadi #gangubai movie #alia bhatt gangubai kathiawadi #sanjay leela bhansali #ajay devgn #shantanu maheshwari #vijay raaz #kathiawari #alia bhatt gangubai #movie review #bollywood #netflix #historical movies #aesthethic

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sane-one · 2 years

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Sex Workers too are Humans

One question that's always asked is "what do you do as a profession?" But women who belong to places like Kamathipura were never recognised until the Supreme Court's order issuing guidelines to ensure that sex workers & their children are treated with dignity and respect, as is available to others, and the “opportunities” to grow and advance in their lives guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution - right to life.

“Needless to say, this basic protection of human decency and dignity extends to sex workers and their children, who, bearing the brunt of social stigma attached to their work, are removed to society’s fringes, deprived of their right to live with dignity and opportunities to provide the same to their children”, said a three-judge bench comprising Justices L. Nageswara Rao, B.R. Gavai and A.S. Bopanna.

The court in its recent order pronounced on May 19, 2022, has directed that the police and other law enforcement agencies across the nation must be “sensitised to the rights of sex workers” & refrain from treating sex workers brutally or violently, “not to abuse them, both verbally and physically, subject them to violence or coerce them into any sexual activity”.

The court said this as it issued 10 recommendations of a panel set up way back on July 19, 2011, as its direction in exercise of its extraordinary powers under Article 142 of the Constitution. The court clarified that the directions being issued by it only relate to the rehabilitation measures for sex workers and other connected issues.

“The constitutional protection that is given to all individuals in this country shall be kept in mind by the authorities who have a duty under the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act 1956”, stated the order.

This is the kind of equality that all of us are looking forward to, hope that they too are treated as humans and not as objects. After all, every work is a profession.

~Lokeshwari H Naidu, intern @lemmebegirls

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mi4012shizashaiyan · 11 days

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GANGUBAI: ANALYSIS

Main Characters:

Gangubai: The protagonist

Ramnik Lal: Her fraudulent husband

Rahim Lala: Her ally and "brother"

Kamli: Her best friend

Afsan: Her love interest

Raziabai: Her rival

Amin Faizl: The journalist

Heterotopias:

The brothel

Personal chamber

The hospital

The theatre

The school

The police station

Childhood home

The car

Analysis:

The film starts with Gangu’s husband, Ramnik telling Gangu that she was selected for audition, but in reality, she was actually being sold to a brothel for 500rs. At first, she’s furious and tries all ways to escape, but at one point when escape is impossible, she accepts the drastic reality and starts working in the brothel.

Gangubai comes across horrible men, supportive friends and more significantly, her love interest, Afsan, who she sacrifices to save another young girls life. Her ultimate goal was to rule the area, so she follows all the rules of the brothel and climbs her way up the ladder, where she basically takes over the brothel.

Then, she has to face her rival Raziabai, who was president of the town. She faces trials and disputes later on, but she doesn’t ever give up.

Finally, she ends up winning her case of 'normalizing prostitution being a real job' and turns president, after which she leads the town towards betterment.

Cinematography:

The film uses different camera angles to show the visuals, story and mood. Wide shots capture the busy streets of Kamathipura, while close-ups focus on characters' emotions, making scenes more intimate.

Colors are carefully chosen to match the time period and mood. Warm colors inside the brothel create intimacy, while outdoor scenes show a mix of vibrant and washed out colors, reflecting Mumbai's diversity.

Lighting sets the scene's mood. Soft lighting is used for intimate moments, while harsh lighting adds tension or highlights harsh realities.

The camera moves dynamically to follow characters or remains still to convey emotions and depth.

Attention to detail in set design, costumes, and props makes the film visually authentic, immersing viewers in the 1960s Mumbai setting.

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mi40112ayodyarajakaruna · 12 days

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Gangubai Kathiawadi

Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, "Gangubai Kathiawadi" is an Indian film in the Hindi language. The film, which stars Alia Bhatt in the lead role, is about Ganga Harjivandas, also known as Gangubai Kathiawadi, a sex worker who climbs the social ladder and ends up as a mafia don. Later, despite negotiating the perils of leading a criminal life, Gangubai utilizes her influence to elevate the voices of women and orphans. Gangubai is portrayed in the gripping and provocative film as a formidable woman from history, taking place in Mumbai (then known as Bombay) in the late 20th century.

The story of "Gangubai Kathiawadi" is based on a true story. The movie is a loose version of the book "Mafia Queens of Mumbai" by renowned Indian author and journalist Hussain Zaidi, namely the chapter "The Matriarch of Kamathipura," which is based on the life of the movie's lead character. Born in 1939 in Kathiawar, British India (now known as Gujarat), Gangubai Harjivandas, popularly known as Gangubai Kathiawadi, was raised in this region. While Gangubai's early life is largely unknown, Zaidi gives some context in his work. Despite coming from a wealthy background, Gangubai always wanted to be an actor. So, when she was about sixteen, she and her lover, Ramnik Lal, left their house.

She spoke with legislators in an attempt to secure the right to education for orphans and women, as well as to raise their standard of living. Additionally, Gangubai was reportedly involved in illegal operations including drug sales, however, this has not been verified. Gangubai passed away in 2008, but sculptures and pictures at Kamathipura bear witness to her legacy.

The early years of Gangubai and how she rose to prominence in the Kamathipura community are faithfully portrayed in the movie. Her familial bond with Karim Lala (Rahim Lala) is authentic in the film. In the movie, Gangubai meets Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the Indian prime minister of the time, while giving a speech in Azaad Maidan. Both instances are well-known, feature prominently in the story, and are also referenced in Zaidi's book.

But because there aren't many real accounts or records of Gangubai's life, Zaidi's book is the main source of information used in the movie. Gangubai adopted a number of orphans despite not having biological children of her own. These Gangubai family members filed a lawsuit against the movie's portrayal of her as a pimp and sex worker. Even still, Gangubai's status as a social worker and community leader is maintained throughout the film.

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juliaavedon · 12 days

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"A Voz do Empoderamento" é um filme que dói... conta a história de Gangubai, uma jovem de 16 anos que foi enganada pelo seu noivo e vendida para um bordel em Mumbai. E sim, ela existiu!

Gangubai Harjivandas foi uma ativista e prostituta que se tornou a voz de oprimidas lutando durante anos para transformar a vida das mulheres de Kamathipura e garantir que elas tivessem seus direitos respeitados e garantidos, como qualquer outra pessoa.

Eu não sou a maior especialista em filmes de Bollywood, mas esse com certeza é um daqueles filmes que você precisa romper a barreira do idioma e assistir.

* Disponível na Netflix.

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yatayaat · 5 months

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mi4012dinethfernando · 7 months

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Character Design for Gangubai

So in my character Design sheet, I have depicted 3 versions of Gangubai. Firstly I wanted to show Gangubai as a Bollywood star. Here I wanted to highlight the makeup, the jewelry she is wearing, the saree and the style of it, the hairstyle, and even the mehendi in the hand.

Secondly, we see Gangubai, in her mid-30s, as the madam of the brothel house in Kamathipura. Her Saree's plain white like before, but it's faded, the red bindi, no jewelry, not so neat hair etc.

Finally, I drew a version of Gangubai from her first Night in the Brothel House. This look is directly inspired by the film itself and I did not want to change it.