Before Gangubai Kathiawadi, 7 Bollywood movies that were based on the dark side of prostitution

The trailer of Gangubai Kathiawadi was released today and it is riding high on positive reviews. The film features Alia Bhatt in a key role, playing the role of Gangubai, a madame in the red light area of Kamathipura. Gangubai Kathiawadi is an upcoming Bollywood movie based on prostitution, brothels, and its narrative walks through the life of a young Ganga who eventually becomes the madame of the brothel. The film is also loosely based on the true story of Gangubai Kothewali, from the book Mafia Queens of Mumbai. Before Gangubai Kathiawadi, Bollywood has movies that have been made revolving the dark side of prostitution.

From Chameli, Begum Jaan to Chandni Bar; take a look at Bollywood movies that bring light on the dark side of prostitution, brothels.

Chameli

The 2004 film Chameli features Kareena Kapoor in a key role. The movie explores the possibility of a friendship between a widower and a street-smart prostitute.

Begum Jaan

The film was released in 2017 and features Vidya Balan playing the role of Begum Jaan. The movie was based on Begum Jaan, who runs a brother in the villages along the Radcliffe line.

Talassh

The movie stars Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Rani Mukerji. It is a psychological horror movie that brings out the life of sex workers.

B.A Pass

As there are many Bollywood movies that are based on female prostitution, this one is another one of its kind. The movie is solely based on male prostitution and stars Shilpa Shukla and Shadab Kamal.

Lakshmi

Lakshmi, is based on a little girl named Lakshmi who is kidnapped, sold and made a prostitute. The movie brings light to the sensitive subjects surrounding human trafficking and child prostitution.

Chandni Bar

The movie was directed by Madhur Bhandarkar. It featured Tabu. The actress even won a National Film Award for her powerful performance in the film.

Mandi

The film was directed by Shyam Benegal. It was a critically acclaimed movie and also featured Shabana Azmi delivering a stellar performance.

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