Review of Gully Boy . . .
One of my favorite female film maker Zoya Akhtar is back with her another classy film named Gully Boy with it's solid hookline #ApnaTimeAayega
I loved first film of Zoya Akhtar Luck By Chance, also loved her post work Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Dil Dhadkane Do too. Talent is obviously in her blood. Jave Akhtar Sahab then Shbana Azmi then Farhan Akhtar and then there's one more name in the family who make them proud Zoya Akhtar.
Zoya Akhtar proved herself in her very first film Luck By Chance which was not as successful as her other films but i personally loved that film so much than her other films. Gully Boy for me falls in that category. It's an inspirational, class appealing, hard hitting with fascinating characters.
Struggle story of a rapper Murad (Ranveer Singh) from Gully of Dharavi Bombay to Indian Hip-Hop star. He faces almost everything in his life but still passionate about his rap. Zoya Akhtar in 156 minutes covered so many things happen in life of protagonist such as Failure, His Mother beaten by Father, His Father marries another women, Break Up situation with his childhood love Shafina (Alia Bhatt), Dissatisfaction at corporate work, Fight with friends, etc etc but still that passion i could find his eyes to be a rapper. During his struggle time when he had nothing except strong support from his Love Shafina who loves him so much and she always wants his undivided attention towards her and if she doesn't get it then she can break a bottle on someone's head whoever is going to take him away from her. She's brave, she's cute, supportive, ambitious and so much possessive for Murad.
This film can only be understood by those class audiences which preferred Zoya Akhtar's previous chocolates. This might not get more appreciation from single screen cinemas audiences but undoubtedly multiplex and youth are going to make it a blockbuster. It's musical entertaining yet yields powerful social message. It's hookline #ApnaTimeAayega already created high buzz in youngsters. It's definitely for those who prefer inspirational films. I personally in my life face a lot problems whether it's about career or personal life but whenever i get to watch these kind of characters like Murad i inspired from them and positivity stays with me. #ApnaTimeAayega is a new inspirational line for youth and when first time i heard the song when released i was amazed with this track and i have been listening daily since it's release. It gives me so much positivity and goosbumps.
Now talking about film Gully Boy has everything whatever can be expected from these kind of films. Zoya Akhtar has done brilliant job as a director. She executed this story so well. Writing work of Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti makes it superior. Fantastic writing job such as dialogues or raps each and every thing is situational.
Many scenes of film proves that Zoya Akhtar is a super talented film maker. I'm in love with her work. Murad's home scene where foreigners come to visit his home and he recognizes one of them wore t shirt where there was a picture of pop star NAS and then he speaks his lyrics. Meeting of Murad and Shafina in Bus or Bridge or outside her Home, Driving job of Murad, Murad fights with his father for Mother, His job at his uncle's company, his auditions for contest, his pairing with MC Sher (Siddhant Chaturvedi) his serious scenes with Sky (Kalki Kochelin), Making of Meri Gully Mein song, Doori song, and last but the most powerful sequence of the film when he perfomes on #ApnaTimeAayega all these scenes are masterfully directed and make it masterpiece.
Music is the heart of the film. Brilliant and outstanding. songs are going to stay with me for long time. Totally faadu.
Performances by cast is worth watching. Vijay Verma superb, Vijayraaz as a father of Murad fantastic, actress who played mother of Murad also brilliant, One surprise package is Siddhant Chaturvedi who's debutant. Who plays role of MC Sher who's idol for Murad. He lends strong support to main character Murad. He fails at one stage but still he's happy for Murad. Character and Performance won my heart.
Sky played by Kalki Kochelin is under developed character but whatever she had to do she justified with her stellar performance.
Alia Bhatt is electrifying as always. She's gift for Indian cinema. An ambitious Muslim girl possessive for his boy friend, short temper, emotional drama queen etc played with honesty. Take a bow girl. You're the future of Bollywood. Keep giving your best. Love You.
Last thing to write is none other than Ranveer Singh a superstar of coming age. I didn't like this guy in his initial time like Band Baja Barat or Ladies vs Ricky Bahl. I started liking him post his kickass Performance in Goliyon Ki Raasleela Raam Leela then loved him in Lootera, Bajirao Mastani, Padmaavat and Simmba. He's so hard working and dedicating actor. He became a star already. He follows himself. He does whatever his heart says. He's fearless, dashing and sometimes too much in off screen image for his wierd clothing styles which is unbearable for me but undoubtedly he has became one of my favorite new actros. Loved his previous works and this one is more contradiction than his previous Simmba or Khilji characters. Here he's perfect choice. I thought he's going to roar here as a rapper but actually he stays silent too in several situations and that time passion can be seen in his eyes. Take a bow man loads of love for your extraordinary dedication for Gully Boy. Once again you proved yourself. I would say #RanveerKaTimeAagya cheer daal, faad daal, aane de aane de keep rocking man. Stay crazy.
Overall it's a first film of 2019 about which i wrote.
Special thanks to Zoya Akhtar for bringing such a masterpiece for Indian cinema. Keep giving your best.
My Ratings for Gully Boy - Apna Time Aayega
4.2/5.
--- by Harsh Desai Filmy . . .
One of my favorite female film maker Zoya Akhtar is back with her another classy film named Gully Boy with it's solid hookline #ApnaTimeAayega
I loved first film of Zoya Akhtar Luck By Chance, also loved her post work Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Dil Dhadkane Do too. Talent is obviously in her blood. Jave Akhtar Sahab then Shbana Azmi then Farhan Akhtar and then there's one more name in the family who make them proud Zoya Akhtar.
Zoya Akhtar proved herself in her very first film Luck By Chance which was not as successful as her other films but i personally loved that film so much than her other films. Gully Boy for me falls in that category. It's an inspirational, class appealing, hard hitting with fascinating characters.
Struggle story of a rapper Murad (Ranveer Singh) from Gully of Dharavi Bombay to Indian Hip-Hop star. He faces almost everything in his life but still passionate about his rap. Zoya Akhtar in 156 minutes covered so many things happen in life of protagonist such as Failure, His Mother beaten by Father, His Father marries another women, Break Up situation with his childhood love Shafina (Alia Bhatt), Dissatisfaction at corporate work, Fight with friends, etc etc but still that passion i could find his eyes to be a rapper. During his struggle time when he had nothing except strong support from his Love Shafina who loves him so much and she always wants his undivided attention towards her and if she doesn't get it then she can break a bottle on someone's head whoever is going to take him away from her. She's brave, she's cute, supportive, ambitious and so much possessive for Murad.
This film can only be understood by those class audiences which preferred Zoya Akhtar's previous chocolates. This might not get more appreciation from single screen cinemas audiences but undoubtedly multiplex and youth are going to make it a blockbuster. It's musical entertaining yet yields powerful social message. It's hookline #ApnaTimeAayega already created high buzz in youngsters. It's definitely for those who prefer inspirational films. I personally in my life face a lot problems whether it's about career or personal life but whenever i get to watch these kind of characters like Murad i inspired from them and positivity stays with me. #ApnaTimeAayega is a new inspirational line for youth and when first time i heard the song when released i was amazed with this track and i have been listening daily since it's release. It gives me so much positivity and goosbumps.
Now talking about film Gully Boy has everything whatever can be expected from these kind of films. Zoya Akhtar has done brilliant job as a director. She executed this story so well. Writing work of Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti makes it superior. Fantastic writing job such as dialogues or raps each and every thing is situational.
Many scenes of film proves that Zoya Akhtar is a super talented film maker. I'm in love with her work. Murad's home scene where foreigners come to visit his home and he recognizes one of them wore t shirt where there was a picture of pop star NAS and then he speaks his lyrics. Meeting of Murad and Shafina in Bus or Bridge or outside her Home, Driving job of Murad, Murad fights with his father for Mother, His job at his uncle's company, his auditions for contest, his pairing with MC Sher (Siddhant Chaturvedi) his serious scenes with Sky (Kalki Kochelin), Making of Meri Gully Mein song, Doori song, and last but the most powerful sequence of the film when he perfomes on #ApnaTimeAayega all these scenes are masterfully directed and make it masterpiece.
Music is the heart of the film. Brilliant and outstanding. songs are going to stay with me for long time. Totally faadu.
Performances by cast is worth watching. Vijay Verma superb, Vijayraaz as a father of Murad fantastic, actress who played mother of Murad also brilliant, One surprise package is Siddhant Chaturvedi who's debutant. Who plays role of MC Sher who's idol for Murad. He lends strong support to main character Murad. He fails at one stage but still he's happy for Murad. Character and Performance won my heart.
Sky played by Kalki Kochelin is under developed character but whatever she had to do she justified with her stellar performance.
Alia Bhatt is electrifying as always. She's gift for Indian cinema. An ambitious Muslim girl possessive for his boy friend, short temper, emotional drama queen etc played with honesty. Take a bow girl. You're the future of Bollywood. Keep giving your best. Love You.
Last thing to write is none other than Ranveer Singh a superstar of coming age. I didn't like this guy in his initial time like Band Baja Barat or Ladies vs Ricky Bahl. I started liking him post his kickass Performance in Goliyon Ki Raasleela Raam Leela then loved him in Lootera, Bajirao Mastani, Padmaavat and Simmba. He's so hard working and dedicating actor. He became a star already. He follows himself. He does whatever his heart says. He's fearless, dashing and sometimes too much in off screen image for his wierd clothing styles which is unbearable for me but undoubtedly he has became one of my favorite new actros. Loved his previous works and this one is more contradiction than his previous Simmba or Khilji characters. Here he's perfect choice. I thought he's going to roar here as a rapper but actually he stays silent too in several situations and that time passion can be seen in his eyes. Take a bow man loads of love for your extraordinary dedication for Gully Boy. Once again you proved yourself. I would say #RanveerKaTimeAagya cheer daal, faad daal, aane de aane de keep rocking man. Stay crazy.
Overall it's a first film of 2019 about which i wrote.
Special thanks to Zoya Akhtar for bringing such a masterpiece for Indian cinema. Keep giving your best.
My Ratings for Gully Boy - Apna Time Aayega
4.2/5.
--- by Harsh Desai Filmy . . .
