One Year Of Gangubai Kathiawadi: Here’s What Makes Shantanu Maheshwari's Character Different From Other Stereotypical Heroes

Shantanu brought an unrivalled raw, unadulterated charm to the screen with his magical performance.

Seizing our hearts with his spectacular performance in the hard-hitting plot of ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’, the young heartthrob Shantanu Maheshwari aka Afsaan has truly stood out from the other stereotypical heroes and how. Shantanu has done a wonderful job of living up to the character's potential by winning over our affection and holding our interest throughout the story.

The stereotypical macho six-packs who win every physical battle are on one side, and on the other is a character so innocent and naive that they make you fall in love with them. The depiction of Afsaan, full of warmth and purity, has made an unforgettable impression on us. The surge of tainted love that Shantanu Maheshwari brought to the harsh environment of Gangubai Kathiawadi left the audience spellbound.

Shantanu brought an unrivalled raw, unadulterated charm to the screen with his magical performance. Gangubai Kathiawadi is a biographical crime drama film directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and produced by Bhansali and Jayantilal Gada. The film also stars Alia Bhatt as the titular character with Ajay Devgn, Vijay Raaz, Indira Tiwari, Seema Pahwa, Varun Kapoor and Jim Sarbh in pivotal roles.

Using the power of expressions, Shantanu brilliantly did all the talking through facial expressions and eyes, not allowing anybody else to bat an eyelid the whole time.

Talking about the film completing one year of ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’, the actor shared: "Wherever I am today and the recognition and love I have received till date from the fans and even in the industry, all the credit goes to Sanjay Leela Bhansali sir, It is an experience that you can’t describe in words. As an artist he makes you explore places when you are performing which are not easy to explore and once you can explore those areas within you and where the whole performance is coming from, it is a different high altogether."

Making his acting debut in a Sanjay Leela Bhansali film has been a rewarding experience for the actor, and he's already shown himself to be a valuable addition to Bollywood.