Gully boy is a movie by Zoya Akhtar who is known for her subtle ways of expression and quirky representation of human thoughts. Just like her previous movies like Luck by Chance, Talash, Dil Dhadakne Do, and highly appreciated Zindagi na Milegi Dobara, Gully Boy doesn't disappoint. The story is evidently inspired by the lives of rap-prodigies like Divine and Naezy who made their journey from rags to stardom. Murad, the protagonist, played by Ranveer Singh plays the role of an aspiring rap-artist to the tee who in his journey of perusing his ambition, finds his own expression, begins to appreciate and acknowledge his own reality and surroundings and makes peace with his circumstances. It beautifully uses the backdrop of Mumbai as a character that decides the reaction of the protagonist to a large extent.
The music and lyrics are the back bone of the movie supported by good direction and excellent performance.