Filmmaker Zoya Akhtar's Gully Boy, which has premiered at Berlin Film Festival and won Best Film award at Indian Film Festival of Melbourne, is all set to release in Japan in October.

Ranveer Singh on film releasing in Japan: 

"I am very happy, very proud that Gully Boy is releasing in Japan. I have never been to Japan but only learnt, heard and seen most wonderful things about land of rising sun," said Ranveer, who was excited by news. actor, who essayed a role of a rapper in movie added: "I hope to come re someday - Gully Boy is releasing in Japan and it's a very happy and proud moment for us all who have worked on film - that our film has travelled to vast nation of Japan and we hope that you all see it and you all like it."

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About Gully Boy: 

Gully Boy is loosely based on life of street rappers Divine and Naezy. film also stars Kalki Koechlin, Vijay Raaz and Siddhant Chaturvedi in supporting roles.

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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 ackwledgment.

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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.

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