Even before i had seen the movie i heard its songs being played everywhere, it becoming meme, people praising the film. yet ever since i heard of its synopsis i remained sceptical on how good it truly could be. then i heard this film was Indian entry for the 92nd Academy Awards, i placed the film onto my watch list (that i finally gotto) if not for anything just clear away or validate my notions.

Gully Boy, An Indian musical drama film about the Indian Street Rap scene, inspired by the life’s and struggles of real Indian Rappers Divine and Naezy. I am never been much of a music guy thus i never heard of them but even without me wanting after the release of the film most my friends become pseudo encyclopedias about it all and imparted then knowledge onto me. The film mainly focuses on the life and struggles of Murad Ahmed (Ranveer Singh) the aspiring rapper going by the name Gully boy. A coming of age story in finding and pursuing his passion.

the film does have many memorable performances Alia Bhatt as Murad’s girlfriend, Siddhant Chaturvedi as MC Sher, Vijay Raaz as Murad’s disapproving and abusive father and many more. yet the one that truly sucks you in the one that makes the character his own, Ranveer Singh from expressions to demeanor will feel flawless. The films also is beautifully shot rustic nature the film showcases makes it realistic yet grandiose when required.

coming to my main notion of it being an Indian Oscar entry i feel really spilt since i cant definitely say there were better film in that year as i am far behind my watch list of films yet i surely think film might make many feel the similarities it has to other such film like 8Mile (2002) many more of such genre. something i felt strongly even before i watched the film and just read the synopsis. As of now i will say that it would have been my choice too for entry but only by a thread which will break oneday if i find a better film to topple its rank.

the film is definitely worthy of all praises it got and is really a great film which i would recommend to those looking for a indie feel film but not on a budget of one.

122 movies down……..378 to go

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Allvida