In a big win for the Bollywood film industry, the critically acclaimed film Gully Boy was declared as India's official entry for the 92nd Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film category. The film was much loved by its audience and this official declaration came as a moment of joy for many of its fans who took to Twitter to express their happiness and excitement. Netizens were ecstatic and could not stop heaping praises upon the cast and crew of the movie.

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Netizens can't keep calm

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About Gully Boy 

Zoya Akhtar directorial Gully Boy featured Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt in the lead roles narrating a rag to riches story of a talented rapper hailing from an economically backward family in Mumbai and making it big by virtue of his talent and sheer hard work. The film was inspired by the real-life stories of Mumbai rappers Divine and Naezy. The film was released on February 14 and was widely acclaimed by all critics and the Bollywood fraternity alike.

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While many congratulated the makers for this big win, they also took the opportunity to validate the other movies which were nominated along with Gully Boy to gain entry into Oscars 2020. 

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