Zoya Akhtar: A list of best songs from the Gully Boy director's movies

Hailing from the immensely talented and popular family, Zoya Akhtar is a remarkable Bollywood director renowned for her critically acclaimed movies including Bombay Talkies, Luck By Chance and Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, amongst others. The screenwriter has also written the Aamir Khan- Rani Mukerji's Talaash script along with Reema Kagti. Moreover, the Gully Boy director is the recipient of numerous awards and accolades for her work and contribution to the film industry. We have listed down some of the best songs from Zoya Akhtar's movies. 

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1.      Gallan Goodiyaan (Dil Dhadakne Do)

Crooned by the melodious singers such as Sukhwinder Singh, Farhan Akhtar, Shankar Mahadevan, Yashita Yashpal Sharma, and Manish J. Tipu, this Punjabi single has upbeat music. Gallan Goodiyaan is a three-minute track that has reportedly been shot with not more than three cuts. This peppy song features a grandeur backdrop of the ship with lavish family and friends tapping their feet on energetic beats. They are seen rocking the dance floor with their synchronized classic steps, which are now trademark steps of this song since the movie's release.

2.      Apna Time Aayega (Gully Boy)

This rap song has become the anthem featuring Ranveer Singh, the lead character of Gully Boy who has also sung this song. Apna Time Aayega is loaded with pumped-up bass and hard-core motivational lyrics, which are enough to get you on the back on the track. This encouraging track is a part of the Zoya Akhtar’s directorial movie and is penned by Ankur Tewari and rapper Divine.

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3.      Senorita (Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara)

It has been eight years since the release of friendship-redefining movie Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. This film revolves around three childhood friends who plan for a vacation to Spain and face their fears. Crooned by the lead actors including Farhan Akhtar, Hrithik Roshan and Abhay Deol this fun song also features them. In a casual conversation on a show, Farhan revealed that he was impressed by Abhay’s singing. Yet he asked him to never sing ahead and keep the exclusivity of Senorita alive. On the other hand, Abhay Deol wrote a heart-touching caption on completing eight years of this movie a few weeks ago.

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