Javed Akhtar was doubtful if Zoya Akhtar could make Gully Boy: 'She lives in Bandstand, goes for holiday to America'
1 year, 1 month ago

Javed Akhtar was doubtful if Zoya Akhtar could make Gully Boy: 'She lives in Bandstand, goes for holiday to America'

Hindustan Times  

Javed Akhtar recalled that he was initially skeptical about how daughter-filmmaker Zoya Akhtar would direct Gully Boy, starring Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt and Siddhant Chaturvedi. In an interview with Aaj Tak, Javed Akhtar said that initially he was not too sure about Zoya making the 2019 film. Javed Akhtar on his initial skepticism about Gully Boy Javed Akhtar said, “Ye jab bana rahi thi Gully Boy, to mujhe lag raha tha ye kaise banayegi? Javed Akhtar praises Zoya Akhtar However, Javed Akhtar said that once he watched Gully Boy, he was proven wrong.

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Zoya Akhtar hits back at Kangana Ranaut over Gully Boy criticism: ‘She’s gone on every platform and said she doesn’t like my work’
4 years, 5 months ago

Zoya Akhtar hits back at Kangana Ranaut over Gully Boy criticism: ‘She’s gone on every platform and said she doesn’t like my work’

Hindustan Times  

Filmmaker Zoya Akhtar has responded to actor Kangana Ranaut’s sustained criticism of her film, Gully Boy. Kangana Ranaut has often criticised Zoya Akhtar’s Gully Boy. Asked if she’d invite Kangana to her next party, Zoya said, “She has gone on every platform and basically said that she does not like my work, so I shouldn’t be putting her in that …

Ranveer Singh reveals how his character Murad from Gully Boy is so similar to him
4 years, 7 months ago

Ranveer Singh reveals how his character Murad from Gully Boy is so similar to him

India TV News  

The 2019 film Gully Boy, directed by Zoya Akhtar, followed the dreams of rapper Murad, played by Ranveer Singh while Alia Bhatt played Murad’s girlfriend. Ranveer, who has stamped his presence as a superstar of the industry with back to back blockbusters like "Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela", "Dil Dhadakne Do", "Bajirao Mastani", "Padmaavat" and "Simmba" among many others, said that …

Gully Boys Sidhhant Chaturvedi and Vijay Varma recall how film changed their lives on one-year anniversary
4 years, 10 months ago

Gully Boys Sidhhant Chaturvedi and Vijay Varma recall how film changed their lives on one-year anniversary

Hindustan Times  

Zoya Akhtar’s Gully Boy released on Valentine’s Day last year and tasted immense success. Today, as Gully Boy turns one, actors Sidhhant Chaturvedi and Vijay Varma and rapper Divine reveal how the film changed their lives. I’m loving life right now.” Vijay Varma won many fans with his portrayal of the character of Moeen in the film. Now, it’s been …

Gully Boy turns 1: Siddhant Chaturvedi and Vijay Varma reveal how it changed their lives
4 years, 10 months ago

Gully Boy turns 1: Siddhant Chaturvedi and Vijay Varma reveal how it changed their lives

India Today  

Zoya Akhtar's Gully Boy released on Valentine's Day last year and tasted immense success. Today, as Gully Boy turns one, actors Sidhhant Chaturvedi and Vijay Varma and rapper Divine reveal how the film changed their lives. The actor expressed, "Life has been extremely beautiful and eventful since Gully Boy released in Feb 2019. Rapper Divine, who lent his voice to …

The real-life 'Gully Boy' behind Zoya Akthar's smash hit
5 years, 5 months ago

The real-life 'Gully Boy' behind Zoya Akthar's smash hit

The Hindu  

There is a moment in Zoya Akhtar’s Gully Boy when Murad asks Sky why she is interested in him. This idea is reinforced in a new documentary titled Gully Life: The Story of Divine where Zoya Akhtar appears in person, no longer having to speak through fictional characters. Only art does that.” Then and now Akhtar is talking about rapper …

Gully Boy star Siddhant Chaturvedi reveals why he will not play MC Sher again
5 years, 6 months ago

Gully Boy star Siddhant Chaturvedi reveals why he will not play MC Sher again

India Today  

Siddhant Chaturvedi, who became an overnight sensation after his stellar debut in Gully Boy, dismissed the reports about director Zoya Akhtar planning a prequel for his character MC Sher. If I had to repeat myself I would have done 9 am to 5pm job," Siddhant told PTI. "Zoya is interested in making Gully Boy sequel, maybe something on the Delhi …

Here's why Gully fame actor Siddhant Chaturvedi will not play MC Sher again
5 years, 6 months ago

Here's why Gully fame actor Siddhant Chaturvedi will not play MC Sher again

India TV News  

Siddhant Chaturvedi, who became an overnight sensation after his stellar debut in "Gully Boy", will be next seen in an action and comedy films. Siddhant also said he is set to collaborate again with Excel Entertainment, who launched him in "Gully Boy", for a film. Another one is a proper comedy film," the actor told PTI. "I want to prove …

Siddhant Chaturvedi to meet Chris Hemsworth next week, Gully Boy cannot keep calm
5 years, 7 months ago

Siddhant Chaturvedi to meet Chris Hemsworth next week, Gully Boy cannot keep calm

India Today  

Gully Boy star Siddhant Chaturvedi is on a roll after a cracker of a Bollywood debut. According to a report in Mumbai Mirror, Siddhant will be meeting Chris next week. Siddhant said, "This is really exciting.I think I am his biggest fan ever and it’s going to be a dream come true for me to meet Chris." Siddhant became an …

Gully Boy fame Siddhant Chaturvedi to star in Zoya Akhtar's spin-off on MC Sher. Deets inside
5 years, 8 months ago

Gully Boy fame Siddhant Chaturvedi to star in Zoya Akhtar's spin-off on MC Sher. Deets inside

India TV News  

While Gully Boy is considered Ranveer Singh’s glory, Zoya Akhtar introduced another spell-binding talent to the industry with her film MC Sher played by Siddhant Chaturvedi. A source told the publication, “The film is entirely based on Siddhant’s character and traces MC Sher’s journey to becoming a hero. This will also give the makers a chance to delve deeper into …

Gully Boy actor Siddhant Chaturvedi's MC Sher to get his own spin-off?
5 years, 8 months ago

Gully Boy actor Siddhant Chaturvedi's MC Sher to get his own spin-off?

India Today  

Zoya Akhtar's Gully Boy was an important landmark for the prevailing hip-hop culture in India. While Ranveer Singh received glowing praise for his portrayal of Murad, a slum boy who uses rap as an outlet for his frustration, his mentor MC Sher played by Siddhant Chaturvedi too was noticed. Gully Boy was inspired by Naezy, aka Naved Sheikh, who shot …

Gully Boy star Siddhant Chaturvedi now wants film with Farhan Akhtar
5 years, 8 months ago

Gully Boy star Siddhant Chaturvedi now wants film with Farhan Akhtar

India Today  

After working with Zoya Akhtar in Gully Boy, Bollywood's latest heartthrob Siddhant Chaturvedi aka MC Sher wants to work in a Farhan Akhtar film now. Siddhant Chaturvedi debuted in Bollywood with Zoya Akhtar's Gully Boy as Ranveer Singh's mentor MC Sher. In various interviews, Siddhant has revealed how he bagged the role of MC Sher in Gully Boy. Talking to …

Asli Gully Boy Naezy makes Sanya Malhotra burn the dance floor on Aafat Wapas. Watch video
5 years, 9 months ago

Asli Gully Boy Naezy makes Sanya Malhotra burn the dance floor on Aafat Wapas. Watch video

India Today  

After taking the country by storm with his desi raps, Naezy The Baa has come up with a new single, Aafat Wapas. The rapper, who inspired Zoya Akhtar's Gully Boy, has now got Dangal actor Sanya Malhotra grooving to his latest rap number. The desi rapper admitted that while a large part of what Zoya Akhtar showed in her film …

Zoya Akhtar confirms Gully Boy sequel. Will Ranveeer Singh, Alia Bhatt return?
5 years, 9 months ago

Zoya Akhtar confirms Gully Boy sequel. Will Ranveeer Singh, Alia Bhatt return?

Hindustan Times  

Director Zoya Akhtar has confirmed that a sequel to her hit film Gully Boy is currently being scripted. And another film exploring the theme is being scripted and planned.” Gully Boy is based on the lives of rappers Divine and Naezy and is set in Mumbai’s rap music scene. “It would have been a bit of a culture shock for …

Zoya Akhtar explains why Vijay Raaz’s Gully Boy character deserves sympathy: ‘He’s operating out of fear’
5 years, 10 months ago

Zoya Akhtar explains why Vijay Raaz’s Gully Boy character deserves sympathy: ‘He’s operating out of fear’

Hindustan Times  

Filmmakers Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti have delivered two impressive projects in less than a month. Vijay Raaz plays Ranveer Singh’s abusive father in Gully Boy. In a recent chat with HT, the four filmmakers behind the series -- Zoya, Reema, Nitya Mehra and Alankrita Srivastava--talked about their new show and also about Gully Boy, particularly about one character that …

Gully Boy Ranveer Singh visits theatre with Zoya Akhtar, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Alia Bhatt gets a FOMO attack
5 years, 10 months ago

Gully Boy Ranveer Singh visits theatre with Zoya Akhtar, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Alia Bhatt gets a FOMO attack

Hindustan Times  

Zoya Akhtar’s Gully Boy has received a wonderful response at the box office with collections of over Rs 111 crore and the filmmaker can’t be any happier. Zoya, along with actors Ranveer Singh, Vijay Varma and Siddhant Chaturvedi, visited a theatre in Mumbai to witness the mood of the audience. Ranveer Singh, Sidhant Chaturvedi, Vijay Varma and Zoya Akhtar promoted …

Gully Boys Ranveer Singh, Siddhant Chaturvedi and Vijay Varma's surprise visit to Mumbai multiplex leaves audience in awe
5 years, 10 months ago

Gully Boys Ranveer Singh, Siddhant Chaturvedi and Vijay Varma's surprise visit to Mumbai multiplex leaves audience in awe

India TV News  

Zoya Akhtar's Gully Boy starring Ranveer Singh, Siddhant Chaturvedi and Vijay Varma in important roles is receiving rave reviews. While with Gully Boy, Ranveer has once again proved his acting prowess, Siddhant and Vijay, who played MC Sher and Moeen bhai respectively have emerged to be shining stars. Have a look at the pictures below: Gully Boy team Gully Boy …

Here’s how Deepika Padukone reacted to Siddhant Chaturvedi’s performance in Gully Boy
5 years, 10 months ago

Here’s how Deepika Padukone reacted to Siddhant Chaturvedi’s performance in Gully Boy

India TV News  

Gully Boy star Siddhant Chaturvedi has emerged as the new star in the tinsel town and is the talk of the town. The budding star gained much applause for the portrayal of his character named MC Sher in Ranveer Singh starrer Gully Boy. After watching Siddhant’s performance in Gully Boy, Deepika said ‘Oh! She is from the industry, but not …

Gully Boy actor Vijay Varma: Ranveer Singh gave me his 100 per cent
5 years, 10 months ago

Gully Boy actor Vijay Varma: Ranveer Singh gave me his 100 per cent

India Today  

Gully Boy, which will cross Rs 100-crore mark at the box office in India this week, sees Ranveer Singh at his best. Though Ranveer is the hero in Gully Boy, Zoya Akhtar, director of the film, wasn't entirely dependent on the Padmaavat star to shoulder the film. "My character was on the wrong side of the law but Zoya looked …

Gully Boy actor Vijay Varma shares what makes Ranveer Singh special, calls Zoya Akhtar the Dhoni of filmmaking
5 years, 10 months ago

Gully Boy actor Vijay Varma shares what makes Ranveer Singh special, calls Zoya Akhtar the Dhoni of filmmaking

Hindustan Times  

Gully Boy is riding the wave of good publicity on the back of its strong script, well defined characters and solid performances. If Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt are getting a lot of appreciation for their turns in the film, actor Vijay Varma as Ranveer’s go-to friend Moeen in Gully Boy has got people’s attention too. Vijay Varma with Ranveer …

Gully Boy breakout Siddhant Chaturvedi reveals how Zoya Akhtar discovered him
5 years, 10 months ago

Gully Boy breakout Siddhant Chaturvedi reveals how Zoya Akhtar discovered him

Hindustan Times  

Bollywood debutant actor Siddhant Chaturvedi, who plays MC Sher in the hit Gully Boy, has spoken about how he was discovered by director Zoya Akhtar. Zoya spotted him dancing at the success party of Inside Edge, and approached him and asked, “Who are you?” “I was like, ‘I’m Siddhant’,” he continued. Zoya then asked him if he’d audition for Gully …

Anil Kapoor attends Gully Boy screening, calls Ranveer Singh a tiger, Zoya Akhtar a mastermind. See pics
5 years, 10 months ago

Anil Kapoor attends Gully Boy screening, calls Ranveer Singh a tiger, Zoya Akhtar a mastermind. See pics

Hindustan Times  

Zoya Akhtar’s Gully Boy has impressed not just the critics but moviegoers as well. Zoya Akhtar, Kalki Koechlin, Neha Dhupia, Angad Bedi, Anil Kapoor at the Gully Boy screening in Mumbai. Among other celebrities who attended the film’s screening were veteran actor Sanjay Khan, his son Zayed Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari, Prateik Babbar with wife Sanya Sagar, director Kabir Khan, …

Gully Boy box office collection: Zoya Akhtar film, starring Ranveer, Alia, earns Rs 13.10 cr on Day 2
5 years, 10 months ago

Gully Boy box office collection: Zoya Akhtar film, starring Ranveer, Alia, earns Rs 13.10 cr on Day 2

Firstpost  

Gully Boy slowed down on the second day of its box office run, and managed to collect Rs 13.10 crore on Friday Zoya Akhtar’s Gully Boy has been getting rave reviews from the critics. Gully Boy has earned Rs 13.10 crore on the second day of its release and its current total stands at 32.50 crores. The film collected Rs …

Gully Boy: Inside Zoya Akhtar's ode to Mumbai's 'asli' hip-hop subculture
5 years, 10 months ago

Gully Boy: Inside Zoya Akhtar's ode to Mumbai's 'asli' hip-hop subculture

Firstpost  

Loosely based on the lives of Mumbai rappers Naezy and DIVINE, Gully Boy tells the story of Murad and his quest for a sense of accomplishment and dignity. Kalakaar Main, Kal Ko Aakar Doon Yahi Hai Mera Dharm Meri Doosri Koi Jaat Na… Sun Rahe Hai Jo Mujhe Beshumaar Pyaar Unse Banata Geet Main Par Main Khud Bana Hoon Tumse …

Gully Boy: Alia Bhatt’s mom Soni Razdan, Ranbir Kapoor’s dad Rishi can’t stop raving about Ranveer Singh’s film
5 years, 10 months ago

Gully Boy: Alia Bhatt’s mom Soni Razdan, Ranbir Kapoor’s dad Rishi can’t stop raving about Ranveer Singh’s film

Hindustan Times  

Actor Alia Bhatt’s mother, Soni Razdan, and her boyfriend Ranbir Kapoor’s father, Rishi Kapoor have praised her new film, Gully Boy, on Twitter. Alia Bhatt with her mother Soni Razdan at the screening of film Uri: The Surgical Strike in Mumbai. and made a film that belongs to us all.” Sharing her excitement, Rishi wrote on Twitter, “Hearing great things …

Gully Boy movie review: Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt introduce hip-hop to mainstream Hindustan
5 years, 10 months ago

Gully Boy movie review: Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt introduce hip-hop to mainstream Hindustan

Hindustan Times  

Gully Boy Director - Zoya Akhtar Cast - Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Vijay Raaz, Kalki Koechlin Rating - 4/5 Gully Boy movie review: Ranveer Singh plays a street rapper named Murad in director Zoya Akhtar’s new film. “If we get comfortable,” he asks Murad, “who the hell will rap?” Zoya Akhtar’s Gully Boy, an underdog story shining a …

Gully Boy movie review: Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt are devastatingly good in Zoya Akhtar's ultimate anthem for the rebel
5 years, 10 months ago

Gully Boy movie review: Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt are devastatingly good in Zoya Akhtar's ultimate anthem for the rebel

Firstpost  

For a film that is about protest music, Gully Boy is surprisingly quiet. In another scene, one of the most beautiful passages in writer-director Zoya Akhtar’s Gully Boy, Murad is driving the same mistress and her parents in their spacious, gleaming sedan one night. Set in Mumbai’s underground rap scene, Gully Boy tells the story of the impoverished Murad’s journey …

Ranveer Singh kisses wife Deepika Padukone; Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt walk out together post Gully Boy screening. See pics
5 years, 10 months ago

Ranveer Singh kisses wife Deepika Padukone; Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt walk out together post Gully Boy screening. See pics

Hindustan Times  

Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt’s Gully Boy releases on Thursday and a day before, the makers of the film held a special screening in Mumbai. While many attended it, two names stood out--Deepika Padukone and Ranbir Kapoor. Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh arrive at Gully Boy’s screening in Mumbai. The film’s world premiere at the Berlinale wowed one and all …

Gully Boy movie review: Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt elevate Zoya Akhtar's nuanced drama
5 years, 10 months ago

Gully Boy movie review: Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt elevate Zoya Akhtar's nuanced drama

Deccan Chronicle  

Director: Zoya Akhtar Cast: Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, Kalki Koechlin, Vijay Raaz, Amruta Subhash, Vijay Varma, Sheeba Chaddha and Siddhant Chaturvedi. But with hard work, there are no limits.” Zoya Akhtar's Gully Boy is a film that’s based on this simple but intimate premise. The way Ranveer Singh plays his character is really impressive and it's one major factor that …

Gully Boy is an emotional and grandiose film that has flaws but ultimately lives up to its razzmatazz
5 years, 10 months ago

Gully Boy is an emotional and grandiose film that has flaws but ultimately lives up to its razzmatazz

Firstpost  

Zoya Akhtar’s Gully Boy greatly lives up to its razzmatazz. In her second outing at the Berlinale, Bhatt came along with director Zoya Akhtar and Ranveer Singh and brought Gully Boy to show the Berliners Bollywood’s first hip-hop musical. Gully Boy traces Murad’s journey from Dharavi’s streets to open mic stages and finally to perform as an opening act for …

Gully Boy international reviews roundup: Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt are perfect in best film of Zoya Akhtar’s career
5 years, 10 months ago

Gully Boy international reviews roundup: Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt are perfect in best film of Zoya Akhtar’s career

Hindustan Times  

Reactions to director Zoya Akhtar’s Gully Boy are unanimously positive. Actors Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt during a photo shoot ahead of release of their upcoming film Gully Boy in New Delhi. Here’s a roundup of what critics are saying about Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt’s film. Writing for the Guardian, Peter Bradshaw noted that “Gully Boy runs on very …

Gully Boy: CBFC shortens Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt's intimate scene, removes cuss words from Zoya Akhtar's film
5 years, 10 months ago

Gully Boy: CBFC shortens Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt's intimate scene, removes cuss words from Zoya Akhtar's film

Firstpost  

The CBFC has awarded Gully Boy a UA certificate after editing a scene between Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh and removing several swear words Ahead of its theatrical release, the Central Board of Film Certification has reportedly trimmed an intimate scene from Zoya Akhtar’s Gully Boy. In addition to the scene between Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt, the board has …

Gully Boy Movie Review: Ranveer Singh raps, Alia Bhatt roars in Zoya Akhtar film
5 years, 10 months ago

Gully Boy Movie Review: Ranveer Singh raps, Alia Bhatt roars in Zoya Akhtar film

India Today  

What do all artistes have in common? Zoya Akhtar's Gully Boy pieces together snippets of life from the slums and the Mumbai underground. If Ranveer Singh is the life of Gully Boy, the music is its soul. Gully Boy starring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt is the big Bollywood release today. The film gets compelling performances from Ranveer and Alia …

Ranveer Singh’s Gully Boy gets ‘loudest cheers in 20 years’ at Berlinale, critics call it a ‘well-woven narrative’
5 years, 10 months ago

Ranveer Singh’s Gully Boy gets ‘loudest cheers in 20 years’ at Berlinale, critics call it a ‘well-woven narrative’

Hindustan Times  

If the response Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt’s Gully Boy is getting at its Berlinale screening is anything to go by, then we can say that Zoya Akhtar’s directorial is a winner. Jay Weissberg, writing in his review, mentioned that while the film could sound ‘derivative’, its “high-wattage screen chemistry” and “inclusive social message” coupled with slick production quality, made …

Gully Boy first reactions are in: Ranveer Singh gives career best performance, Alia Bhatt is terrific
5 years, 11 months ago

Gully Boy first reactions are in: Ranveer Singh gives career best performance, Alia Bhatt is terrific

Hindustan Times  

Filmmaker Zoya Akhtar’s Gully Boy, starring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt, premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival on Saturday. Producer Ritesh Sidhwani, actor Ranveer Singh, director Zoya Akhtar and actor Alia Bhatt pose during a photocall for the film Gully Boy presented in the special gala section at the 69th Berlinale film festival. Intense movie, strong characters, emotional, focused …

Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, Zoya Akhtar take Gully Boy global. See pics from Berlin Film Festival
5 years, 11 months ago

Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, Zoya Akhtar take Gully Boy global. See pics from Berlin Film Festival

Hindustan Times  

Actors Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt are currently promoting their film Gully Boy, set to hit theatres on February 14, Valentine’s Day. The two along with director Zoya Akhtar and producer Ritesh Sidhwani flew to Germany to attend the premiere of the film at the ongoing Berlin International Film festival. Alia Bhatt, Ranveer Singh and Zoya Akhtar in Germany for …

Ranveer Singh to organise special screening of Gully Boy for Deepika Padukone and their parents
5 years, 11 months ago

Ranveer Singh to organise special screening of Gully Boy for Deepika Padukone and their parents

Hindustan Times  

Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt’s upcoming film, Gully Boy, is gaining momentum by the day. “The Padukones and Bhavnanis are going to watch Gully Boy together as Ranveer is planning a very special screening of his film with the families,” said a release from the actor’s team. I was born to do Gully Boy and I knew only I can …

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