The film Gangubai Kathiawadi, starring Alia Bhatt and Shantanu Maheshwari saw a tender love story within its grand world. While Alia commanded the screen as Gangubai, it was Shantanu who quietly won hearts as Afsaan. In an exclusive chat with Filmfare, Shantanu looks back at his big-screen debut on the film's four-year anniversary. He shares about working under Sanjay Leela Bhansali and what he learned from sharing screen space with Alia. From handling vulnerability on camera to understanding the nuances of his character, he opens up about the experience that shaped him as a rookie. 1.