Zoya Akhtar’s next, Gully Boy , seems to be following in the footsteps of many movies which showcase hip hop culture, such as Straight Outta Compton , Notorious , Get Rich or Die Tryin’ , Friday and 8 Mile .
The trailer, which released on Wednesday, shows Ranveer Singh playing a young rapper born in a slum who seeks to make his way out with his music, and Alia Bhatt as a Muslim girl who is fighting the strictures forced upon her. The movie is based on real-life rappers Divine and Naezy, who started out in the underground music scene. The trailer already has more than a million views.
The music, by Ankur Tewari, promises to be a one-of-a-kind experience. The film also stars Kalki Koechlin and Vijay Raaz, and is scheduled to release on February 14.
