The trailer for the much-awaited film Gully Boy was held in Mumbai on Wednesday afternoon 9 December. The Zoya Akhtar directorial sees Ranveer Singh essaying the role of an aspiring rapper.
The film is loosely based on desi rappers Naved Shaikh and Vivian Fernandes, aka Naezy and Divine, who have seen mainstream success since their song ‘Mere Gully Mein’ went viral in 2015. The two are known for their lyrics about growing up in Mumbai’s slums and their struggle to make a name for themselves.
Apart from stars Ranveer and Alia Bhatt and director Zoya Akhtar, the event also featured producers Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani.
The film also features Kalki Koechlin and Vijay Raaz. Gully Boy marks Ranveer and Zoya’s second collaboration after Dil Dhadakne Do in 2015. It releases on 14 February.
- 01/05Ranveer’s outfit is too much to describe! Bright, colourful and truly out there.(Photo: Yogen Shah)
- 02/05Ranveer kicked off the event by jamming together with a couple of local rappers.(Photo: Yogen Shah)
- 03/05Ranveer introduces, Alia, Farhan, Zoya and Ritesh on the stage.(Photo: Yogen Shah)
- 04/05The crew gathered together to cut a cake for the launch of the trailer.(Photo: Yogen Shah)
- 05/05The cake was also to mark the occasion of Farhan’s birthday.(Photo: Yogen Shah)
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