In 2022 when the industry was still trying to recover from the effects of the pandemic and theatres were struggling with a lack of audiences Sanjay Leela Bhansalis Gangubai Kathiawadi gave a new lease of life to the cinema business. The film proved to be an ice-breaker for Bollywood as it was one of the few Hindi films that brought audiences back to the big screen after the pandemic. The film was unmatched in providing a theatrical experience and it stood the test of time and created a legacy of its own. Not only did it receive immense love from the audience but it also became one of the biggest box office successes of the year playing a key role in reviving the industry. The film Gangubai Kathiawadi tells the story of an ordinary girl Gangubai who comes to Mumbai from Kathiawar but circumstances push her into prostitution. However she does not remain just a victim but emerges as a powerful woman and influential madam in the red-light area. The story itself is very interesting and impressive but the level it reached resulted from Sanjay Leela Bhansalis brilliant direction and Alia Bhatts strong performance. This film became a means to bring out a character and an untold and less-heard story. The film not only showed the struggle and victory of a woman but also sparked a deep discussion on socio-cultural aspects and womens empowerment through it. For this reason this film proved to be a cinematic creation that left a long-lasting impact on society. Take a look below: Gangubai Kathiawadi is a great example of Sanjay Leela Bhansalis cinema. It not only had a story but also grand sets great visuals a real-looking atmosphere and amazing music by SLB which made it more special. The grandeur of Bhansalis films is visible in them and this is what makes it a powerful theatrical experience. The film received a lot of love from both the audience and critics and also won many awards. At the 2023 awards Alia Bhatt won the Best Actress award Prakash Kapadia and Utkarshini Vashisht won the Best Screenplay award and Bhansali himself won the Best Editing award. Not only this the film also won the Best Adapted Screenplay award at the 69th National Film Awards. Gangubai Kathiawadi was the first film that restored the audiences faith in cinema after the pandemic. When the crowd was not ready to return to the theaters this film raised new hopes in the industry by opening at Rs 10.50 crores. The film grossed more than Rs 209.77 crores worldwide and became the fifth highest-grossing Hindi film of 2022. You will be surprised to know that this film was shot at night and Alia received the National Award for Best Actress for this film. Even after 3 years Gangubai Kathiawadi stands strong with its shining legacy. This film is still celebrated as a landmark in Bollywood which has become an example not only for its time but also for the years to come.