Ranveer Singh reveals what he had to do to bag the role of 'Murad' in 'Gully Boy'

Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh while conversing with footballer Sunil Chhetri revealed what he did to bag role of Mur in Gully Boy. In conversation, Ranveer Singh and Sunil Chhetri spoke about an array of topics including quarantine as well as movies. Ranveer Singh joined Sunil Chhetri on Instagram live and disclosed how he sent pictures of himself in a hoodie to director Zoya Akhtar to bag role.

ALSO RE: Ranveer Singh's Photos From Look Test For 'Gully Boy' Goes Viral; See Pics

Ranveer Singh on bagging Gully Boy

In conversation, Ranveer Singh revealed that ‘it was a complicated process’ for him to be a part of Gully Boy. He recalls that Zoya Akhtar h to fly to Paris to narrate script of Gully Boy to him. He went on to say that he was floored with movie. In live chat, Ranveer Singh stated that character was a ‘dream’. He went on to say that he couldn’t imagine such an amazing character coming his way.

ALSO RE: Ranveer Singh To Collaborate With 'Gully Boy' Director Zoya Akhtar For Third Time?

Ranveer Singh stated that in order for him to become a part of film, Zoya Akhtar would have to wait longer than she wanted to. Ranveer Singh spoke about how he felt that part that was so perfect for him was slipping out of his fingers. He said, in end, it was his perseverance that helped him bag role. He disclosed that he would wear a hoodie and take selfies, which he would send to Zoya Akhtar. Ranveer Singh also stated that he would send long messs to Zoya Akhtar along with pictures saying that only he can do this role.

ALSO RE: Ranveer Singh Starrer 'Gully Boy': Inspirational Dialogues From Zoya Akhtar Directorial

Ranveer Singh mentioned that he was fortunate eugh to land role. In video chat, Ranveer Singh mentioned that he loves Mumbai, city that he is born in and he is a huge fan of rap music. Hence, when role of Mur was narrated to him he instantly liked it. role, according to him, was a perfect blend of rap and his love for city. He also stated that film was an ode to city that he is born in.

Ranveer Singh while talking about film stated that working on it was a ‘rewarding experience’. He also stated that film will always be a ‘glowing gem’ in his film career. Zoya Akhtar’s Gully Boy cast Ranveer Singh alongside Alia Bhatt. movie also starred Vijay Maurya and introduced Siddhant Chaturvedi. Ranveer Singh in live chat also stated that he was quite happy that film was culturally relevant and that it received commercial success along with great critical acclaim.

ALSO RE: 'Gully Boy' Fame Ankur Tewari Reveals Making Of Song 'Apna Time Aayega'