• Dr Pooja Malik

Popular Culture is the most widely celebrated form of literature in modern time as it has the access to each and every class of the society. Among various forms of popular culture, cinema plays the most vibrant role in affecting the society. As far as Indian cinema is concerned, a number of movies come every year and inspire almost every kind of emotion in people. Among these movies Gangubai Kathiawadi claims a remarkable place for its grip over the age long issue of the male dominated society. The movie came in Feb 2022 and gained a worldwide fame to the director Sanjay Leela Bhansali. The present research paper attempts to bring out the struggle of a deprived woman with the formula victim to victory.

Popular Culture, Indian Cinema, Prostitution, Brothel of Kamathipura, Legalization

"Gangubai Kathiawadi: A Journey from being a Victim to be a Victorious.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 3, page no.d667-d672, March-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2403383.pdf

"Gangubai Kathiawadi: A Journey from being a Victim to be a Victorious.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 3, page no. ppd667-d672, March-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2403383.pdf