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Gully boy(2019)

7.9/10
Hindi156 mins

Gully boy (2019) is a 156-minute Hindi film. Starring Mallika Singh, Alia Bhatt and Manasi Tare. With an audience rating of 7.9/10 and a super hit, 240+ crores verdict at the box office, Gully boy stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2019.

Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
14 February 2019
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 36m
GudVibe Rating
7.9/10

Storyline

Murad is a young man from a poor neighborhood who uses rap music to express his struggles and opinions. His life takes a major turn when he meets an experienced local rapper named MC Sher, who becomes his mentor. This connection opens up a new world and a path for Murad to chase his dreams.

From the slums, a rap star is born.

Film Details

7.9Rating
156Minutes
HindiLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date14 February 2019
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsПарень из гетто · Gully Boy · กัลลีบอย · Gully Boy: A Voz das Ruas · Wersy ulicy

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
identitysurvivalcorruptionfamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability4

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was inspired by the real-life stories of Mumbai street rappers Divine and Naezy.
  • Ranveer Singh learned to rap in Hindi and Urdu for his role by training with Divine for months.
  • The movie's climax concert scene was filmed at a real Mumbai festival with over 15,000 extras.
  • Alia Bhatt's character Safeena was not part of the original script and was added later.
  • Many of the film's rap lyrics were written by the actual gully rappers it portrays.
  • It was the first Indian film to be showcased at the Berlin International Film Festival's competition section in years.
  • The production team spent months in Dharavi to accurately capture the slum's atmosphere and culture.

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