Alia Bhatt-starrer Gangubai Kathiawadi, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, is all set to release in the theatres this Friday (February 25). While everyone is hoping that the film will revive the Bollywood business, fans have spotted a spoiler in the trailer which has left them a little disappointed and heartbroken.

Last week, the makers introduced Shantanu Maheshwari as the love interest of Alia's character Gangubai with the song Jab Saiyaan. Earlier this week, another song Meri Jaan was unveiled in which Alia and Shantanu are seen sharing crackling onscreen chemistry. While fans are already rooting for their love track, a Reddit user noticed a scene from the Gangubai Kathiawadi trailer in which Shantanu's character is seen dressed as a groom. 

While he's sitting on a chair with his bride standing beside him, Gangubai (Alia) too is seen in the frame in her trademark white saree. Looks like, Alia and Shantanu's characters will not end up together in the film and he will get married to someone else. This twist might be shown as the turning point in Gangubai's life. Well, only time will tell if it's true or not.

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However, the speculations of Shantanu's character marrying someone else has left fans 'heartbroken'. In the comments section, a user wrote, "So in this scene, she's pulling that sassy walk off but inside she's heartbroken ig". Another Reddit user commented, "Can't believe SLB this stupid to leave on trailer dholida song makes more sense now". Another comment read, "This is heartbreaking".

Take a look at the reactions here:

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While the film's trailer and songs are getting a favourable response from moviegoers, Gangubai's son isn't happy with his mother's portrayal in Gangubai Kathiawadi. Making his displeasure clear in an interview, he said, "My mother has been turned into a prostitute. People are now saying inexplicable things about my mother". 

For the unversed, a chapter from Hussain Zaidi's book Mafia Queens of Mumbai inspired Gangubai Kathiawadi. Alia portrays Gangubai, a gun-wielding brothel owner who was one of Kamathipura's most popular and powerful figures in the 1960s. The film also features Ajay Devgn, Vijay Raaz, and Seema Pahwa in pivotal roles.

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