"It's always great to see Indian cinema traveling and transcending across borders", says Filmmaker Zoya Akhtar as 'Gully Boy' heads to Australia

After smashing success of her latest movie 'Gully Boy' in India, Zoya Akhtar is all geared up to share her work with audience worldwide and thus is overjoyed at prospect of her film being screened in Indian Film Festival Of Melbourne, 2019 at Australia.

From bringing Indian rap culture into forefront with 'Gully Boy'  to breaking glass ceiling with portrayal of sexual exploitation of a domestic help in 'Lust stories' Bollywood leading filmmaker Zoya Akhtar is kwn for breathing life into every story she tells.  

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Talking about same, she shares, “It’s always great to see Indian cinema traveling and transcending across borders. As a filmmaker, it’s a very rewarding experience and more than that, it’s extremely thrilling to see a celebration of Indian films. I’m ecstatic to be invited and to be a part of IFFM 2019 in Melbourne, which is a melting pot of cultures. re’s a huge Indian community in Australia and I’m looking forward to taking Gully Boy re for a special screening and extending a discussion on cinema with Australian audiences”.

With her films ranging from 'Luck By Chance', 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara', 'Dil Dhadakne Do' and 'Gully Boy' all of which have roared in atres. director’s latest film, 'Gully Boy' and web series 'Lust Stories' and 'Made In Heaven' had raked humongous appreciation from across quarters.

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Zoya's 'Gully Boy' had been screened in Berlin Film Festival even before its release in India and she is hopeful of taking upcoming film festival in Melbourne by storm too. 

Inspired by rappers of Dharavi, director brought unseen rap and hip-hop culture of this area into limelight which ensured that unheard and talented voices from India could also be seen and heard. This turned into a big leap for underground music and rappers who got worldwide ackwledgement.

Even as audience was comprehending emotional story of Murad from 'Gully Boy', Zoya enthralled fans once again with her web series, 'Made In Heaven' which showcased grandeur with which Indian weddings take place. director brought to life  concept of ‘Big Fat Indian Weddings’ with perfection in her web series.

Over years, Zoya Akhtar has treated audiences to strong, character-driven films that have rocked box office and also receivied critical acclaim. With a journey of four feature films, two short films, and one web series, Zoya Akhtar is one of leading filmmakers who has carved her niche in entertainment industry.