Zoya Akhtar responds to Kangana Ranaut's criticism of Gully Boy: She's gone on every platform saying she doesn't like my work
4 years, 5 months ago

Zoya Akhtar responds to Kangana Ranaut's criticism of Gully Boy: She's gone on every platform saying she doesn't like my work

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Zoya Akhtar said when a filmmaker puts out their work it will be subject to approval and appreciation, as well as criticism. Zoya Akhtar, in a media interview, commented on Kangana Ranaut’s continued condemnation of her musical Gully Boy. Ranaut had dismissed the film multiple times and even called Alia Bhatt’s performance “mediocre.” Akhtar said she did not mind Ranaut’s remarks as she herself is not concerned about accolades. Akhtar’s upcoming project include the second instalment of the popular Amazon Prime Video show Made in Heaven, starring Sobhita Dhulipala and Arjun Mathur.

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Vijay Varma says only ‘one person’ is criticising Gully Boy: ‘If they bought all awards, why wouldn’t they buy for me?’
4 years, 5 months ago

Vijay Varma says only ‘one person’ is criticising Gully Boy: ‘If they bought all awards, why wouldn’t they buy for me?’

Hindustan Times  

Pink and Gully Boy actor Vijay Varma does not want to add to the ‘noise’ around the debate on nepotism and the treatment doled out to outsiders in Bollywood. Watch full interview here: Vijay also addressed the renewed debate about Zoya Akhtar’s Gully Boy sweeping multiple awards shows this season. Actor Kangana Ranaut was the loudest voice criticising Gully Boy …

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 …

Critics’ Choice Film Awards: Ranveer Singh wins for Gully Boy, Geetika Vidya Ohlyan wins Best Actress for Soni. Full list
4 years, 9 months ago

Critics’ Choice Film Awards: Ranveer Singh wins for Gully Boy, Geetika Vidya Ohlyan wins Best Actress for Soni. Full list

Hindustan Times  

Filmmaker Zoya Akhtar’s Gully Boy was a favourite at Critics’ Choice Film Awards this year. In the Hindi category, Ranveer Singh picked up Best Actor for his role in the film that saw him showcasing his rapping skills. The Best Actor was given to Geetika Vidya Ohlyan for Soni. There were awards for Best Film, Best Actor, Best Actor, Best …

#BoycottFilmfare trends on Twitter after Gully Boy gets 13 awards, Ananya Panday wins Best Debut
4 years, 10 months ago

#BoycottFilmfare trends on Twitter after Gully Boy gets 13 awards, Ananya Panday wins Best Debut

India Today  

The 65th Filmfare Awards were held in Guwahati on February 15 and it was Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt's Gully Boy that swept top awards at the ceremony while Ananya Panday was honoured with the Best Debut Actress trophy. Other users posted angry comments: Pic 1: The song that won best lyrics award Pic 2: The song that deserves best …

Gully Boy didn’t merit Oscar selection
5 years ago

Gully Boy didn’t merit Oscar selection

Deccan Chronicle  

Zoya Akhtar’s Gully Boy, which was sent as India’s official entry to the 92nd Academy Awards, did not make the cut among the 91 films that were in the race in the Best Foreign Language category. In an exclusive chat with this writer, Aparna Sen, who headed the jury for the selection of the Oscar entry,explained, “Gully Boy got the …

Star Screen Awards 2019: Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt win top honours for Zoya Akhtar's Gully Boy
5 years, 1 month ago

Star Screen Awards 2019: Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt win top honours for Zoya Akhtar's Gully Boy

Firstpost  

Star Screen Awards 2019 also honoured veteran actor Prem Chopra with a lifetime achivement award. The night’s big winners were Zoya Akhtar’s musical drama Gully Boy and Anubhav Sinha’s Article 15, receiving recognition in multiple award categories. Singh and Bhatt took the Best Actor and Best Actress trophy once again for their work in Gully Boy. Here is a complete …

Alia Bhatt on Gully Boy as India’s official Oscar entry: ‘I hope it gets nominated and wins’
5 years, 3 months ago

Alia Bhatt on Gully Boy as India’s official Oscar entry: ‘I hope it gets nominated and wins’

Hindustan Times  

Bollywood star Alia Bhatt, who always comes across as a happy-go-lucky person, says it is not easy staying in a positive frame of mind all the time but she wants to share love and happiness in the world. Alia Bhatt’s Gully Boy is India’s official entry to Oscars. The Film Federation of India recently announced that it has chosen Zoya …

Gully Boy team thrilled about Oscars entry
5 years, 3 months ago

Gully Boy team thrilled about Oscars entry

Deccan Chronicle  

Aparna Sen, the chairperson of the Oscars committee, was apparently impressed with Gully Boy’s originality, vivacity and motivational morning mood. I am thrilled and very grateful that Gully Boy has been picked as India’s official entry for the Oscars. I think Gully Boy is a great representation of India’s new dawn — one where we increasingly stand united by hope …

Gully Boy is India’s entry to Oscars: Ranveer Singh wants to make ‘mark on world stage’, Alia Bhatt prays for its win
5 years, 3 months ago

Gully Boy is India’s entry to Oscars: Ranveer Singh wants to make ‘mark on world stage’, Alia Bhatt prays for its win

Hindustan Times  

As Zoya Akhtar’s Gully Boy was announced as India’s official entry to the 92nd Oscar Awards on Saturday, Ranveer Singh said the moment is a “proud” one for everyone associated with the film. “Now, that Gully Boy has been selected as India’s official entry for the Academy, I just hope, pray and wish that we make it to the nomination …

Alia Bhatt reacts to Kangana Ranaut’s comments calling her mediocre, says she hopes to win her approval with hard work
5 years, 9 months ago

Alia Bhatt reacts to Kangana Ranaut’s comments calling her mediocre, says she hopes to win her approval with hard work

Hindustan Times  

Actor Alia Bhatt has reacted to Kangana Ranaut’s comments that her performance in Gully Boy was ‘mediocre’ and that she finds it embarrassing to be compared to her. Maybe she will appreciate me again if I work hard enough.” In an earlier interview to Bollywood Life, Kangana had said that she finds comparisons between herself and Alia embarrassing because she …

Kangana Ranaut calls Alia Bhatt’s Gully Boy performance mediocre, says it’s embarrassing to be compared to her
5 years, 9 months ago

Kangana Ranaut calls Alia Bhatt’s Gully Boy performance mediocre, says it’s embarrassing to be compared to her

Hindustan Times  

It appears as if actor Kangana Ranaut has still not accepted actor Alia Bhatt’s apology. When the publication contacted Kangana for reaction on beating Alia, she said, “I am embarrassed.What is there to beat in Gully Boy performance.same snappy muh phat girl. Stop pampering mediocre work or else bar will never be raised.” Alia’s work in Gully Boy received accolades …

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