Kamathipura Ki Awaaz: Protests planned against Alia Bhatt Starrer Gangubai Kathiawadi

On 7th March, expect protests against the New Alia Bhatt Starrer Gangubai Kathiawadi, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. In a release Kamathipura Ki Awaaz said they were protesting because the film "is a blatant misrepresentation and an attempt to malign the 200 years of actual history of Kamathipura."

Inviting media to the protest, in an email, the group noted the film was allegedly hurting sentiments. "It is defamatory, shameful and has hurt the sentiments of the residents of Kamathipura. The residents have worked hard to erase the social stigma attached to the name of Kamathipura, and this movie is extremely damaging to the current and future generations of Kamathipura"

It added, "Once again a few people are looking to monetize from the suffering of others and this time the residents of Kamathipura are choosing to not suffer in silence. Hundreds of residents of Kamathipura (Youth, women, children, etc) will be gathering at the centre of Kamathipura to protest against the release of Gangubai Kathiawadi. They have also previously met with various decision makers and registered their complaint on the same."