Did You Know? Not Alia Bhatt, But Priyanka Chopra Was First Approached For Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’

Priyanka Chopra and Rani Mukherji were in the prime thoughts of Sanjay Leela Bhansali, for the film, Gangubai Kathiawadi, read

Alia Bhatt is winning us with her work in Gangubai Kathiawadi, as evident from the trailer. Carrying a furious and spunky side to the front, the Highway actress left her fans all blown with her sincere work in the film, portraying the role of Gangubai Kothewali, known as the ‘Madam of Kamathipura’.

Saying that on the contrary, it’s not known to many that, before Alia Bhatt got roped in for the role, Priyanka Chopra and Rani Mukherji were in the prime thoughts of Sanjay Leela Bhansali, as stated in an article by ETimes.

Priyanka Chopra, in an interview with Mumbai Mirror, has spoken on the same. She said, “I have no idea. I haven’t signed a Hindi film yet because the two I’m doing in the US and the one I’m starting next year, are taking up my time.”

She added, “I’m a fan of Sanjay Leela Bhansali in whatever he makes, I’ll always be his fan.”