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

Ranveer Singh on the 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 the most wonderful things about the land of the rising sun," said Ranveer, who was excited by the news. The actor, who essayed a role of a rapper in the movie added: "I hope to come there someday - Gully Boy is releasing in Japan and it's a very happy and proud moment for us all who have worked on the film - that our film has travelled to the 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 the life of street rappers Divine and Naezy. The 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 the Berlin Film Festival even before its release in India and she is hopeful of taking the upcoming film festival in Melbourne by storm too. Inspired by the rappers of Dharavi, the director brought the unseen rap and hip-hop culture of this area into the limelight which ensured that the 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 acknowledgment.

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

Over the years, Zoya Akhtar has treated audiences to strong, character-driven films that have rocked the 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 the leading filmmakers who has carved her niche in the entertainment industry.

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