Gangubai Kathiawadi, played by Alia Bhatt, is a character that embodies both the vulnerability and strength of a woman living in a patriarchal society. Born in a small village in Gujarat, Gangubai's life takes a dramatic turn when she is sold into prostitution in Mumbai's red-light district, Kamathipura. However, she refuses to be a victim of her circumstances and instead rises through the ranks to become one of the most powerful and influential figures in the city's underworld.