Through Gully Boy, Ranveer wants to provide a bigger platform for underground rappers to shine.
After Band Baaja Baaraat, if there’s any film that’s close to my heart, it’s Gully Boy, says Ranveer.
BollywoodMDB Team | Updated On: Mar 27, 2018 04:54 PM
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With back to back diverse roles, Ranveer Singh has proven us that what a gem of an actor he is. The actor, who just gave us a mega blockbuster Padmaavat , is now shooting for his upcoming film, Gully Boy . So far, this film is going to be one of the most unconventional movies in his career and he will be seen as an underground rapper who wants to be a big shot. Ranveer has undergone hardcore rapping sessions and he has literally put his blood and sweat for this film. With Gully Boy, the actor wants to provide a bigger platform for more rappers like Divine and Naezy.
He spoke to a leading daily about the film and said, “It’s very close to my heart. My first film, Band Baaja Baaraat is very special to me. After that, if there’s any film that’s close to my heart, it’s Gully Boy. I want to put these boys (rappers Naezy and Divine) in the spotlight. I want to be a champion for their cause and provide a bigger platform for such amazing talents to shine through.”
Ranveer also talked about the film’s director, Zoya Akhtar . He said, “Zoya and I really get each other. I’m connected with her on a personal level. We speak to each other openly, and are absolutely honest with each other. For me, that’s a unique dynamic. She holds a very special place in my heart.”
The film also stars Alia Bhatt , Kalki Koechlin and Vijay Varma and it is scheduled to release on 14th February 2019.
