'Gully Boy' Ranveer Singh on cloud nine as film is chosen for Oscars

Ranveer Singh is enjoying a dream run at box office and his success earned ar validation with his movie ‘Gully Boy’ being anunced as India’s official entry for Academy Awards next year. On latest fear in his cap, Ranveer said that it was a ‘proud moment’ for  team, but singled out special praise for his director Zoya Akhtar and her ‘maverick vision.’ actor hailed efforts taken by team and w hopes to make a ‘significant mark on World st.’ 

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Ranveer Singh on cloud nine 

After anuncement made by Film Federation of India jury, Ranveer exulted, “‘Gully Boy’ echoed voice of streets, it will always be one of my most personal films. As always, I will keep striving towards making flag of Hindi cinema fly high. I’m very happy that passionate hard work that our cast and crew put into creating ‘Gully Boy’ is reaping rewards. It’s a proud moment for our entire team. I’m especially proud of and happy for Zoya! -  ‘Gully Boy’ is her (Tiger) baby, and I am blessed to have been a part of her maverick vision. With love and support of our beloved audience, we’re hoping to make a significant mark on world st.” 

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Ranveer also termed as ‘Bhot hard’, one of terms from movie that had become a r among youth, a mess released by makers, Excel Entertainment. joint statement of team read, “We are so thrilled that #GullyBoy has been selected as India’s official entry to 92nd Academy Awards in Best International Feature Film category. Thank You to Film Federation of India, Aparna Sen, Anindya Dasgupta, members of jury and a big congratulations to our spectacular cast and crew.” 

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Ranveer Singh’s co-star Alia Bhatt also shared same mess on Instagram, along with a heart emoticon.  Earlier, Farhan Akhtar had also congratulated  team and thanked jury. 

Gully Boy success

‘Gully Boy’, a story about a boy from Mumbai slums rising to become a famous rapper,  had released on February 14. It was hailed by critics and audiences also gave it thumbs up. film turned out to be a success, earning around Rs 140 crore at box office in India. 

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