Joseph Gordon-Levitt Compares Alia Bhatt’s Gangubai Kathiawadi to A Martin Scorsese Film

Joseph Gordon-Levitt Compares Alia Bhatt’s Gangubai Kathiawadi to A Martin Scorsese Film

Levitt, celebrated for his roles in films like Inception, 500 Days of Summer, 10 Things I Hate About You, and The Dark Knight, attended the IFP event, where he had an insightful dialogue with Bollywood actor Rajkummar Rao.

Throughout their conversation, Levitt pointed out the film’s unique fusion of genres and innovative storytelling techniques featured in Gangubai Kathiawadi.

He made comparisons to the works of legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese, noting the film’s gripping drama and visual opulence. Moreover, he commended the film’s enchanting musical segments, describing them as both heartfelt and authentic

Alia Bhatt’s depiction of Gangubai, a Gujarati woman forced into a life of prostitution who ultimately becomes a dominant figure in Mumbai’s red-light district, received widespread praise.

Her remarkable performance earned her several awards, including the prestigious National Award for Best Actress.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s trip to India aligned with the 14th season of the India Film Project (IFP), an event that gathers key players from the Indian film industry.

Among those present were well-known actors and filmmakers such as Sharvari, Kunal Kemmu, Ram Madhvani, Guneet Monga, Shoojit Sircar, Saurabh Shukla, Aditi Rao Hydari, Taapsee Pannu, Kabir Khan, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Ratna Pathak Shah, and Naseeruddin Shah.