| 1. Gangubai Kothewali was a feared figure in Mumbai's underworld during the 1960s. |
| 2. She was known for owning numerous brothels in Mumbai at that time. |
| 3. Gangubai was commonly known as the 'Madam of Kamathipura.' |
| 4. She was born into a respected Gujarati family in Kathiawad, Gujarat. |
| 5. From a young age, Gangubai dreamed of becoming an actress. |
| 6. During her college years, she eloped with her father's accountant, Ramnik Lal. |
| 7. Gangubai sought a meeting with Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru to address the issues faced by sex workers in India. |
| 8. Despite her involvement in the brothel business, Gangubai showed compassion for women coerced into prostitution. |
| 9. She dedicated efforts to enhance the lives of sex workers and underprivileged children. |
| 10. Her life story is featured in Hussain Zaidi's book "Mafia Queens Of Mumbai." |
| 11. Ramnik Lal tricked her and sold her into prostitution for Rs 500. |
| 12. She was raped by one of Karim Lala's goons, after which she sought justice from Karim Lala. |
| 13. She tied a rakhi on Karim Lala's wrist after he promised to protect her. |
| 14. Gangubai won the gharwali (brothel-keepers) elections. |
| 15. Nehru was impressed with her clarity of thoughts and leadership qualities. |
| 16. She spent almost five decades in Mumbai before her death. |
| 17. She died from cardiac arrest inside her Kamathipura house. |
