Ranveer Singh’s ‘Gully Boy’ Has Influenced Youngsters To Explore Their Talent – Part – 6

Renowned filmmaker Zoya Akhtar‘s super hit film Gully Boy (2019) is the recent film that has influenced the youth of the society and has infused vigour to explore their hidden talent. The film shows the rags-to-riches ‘true’ story of Naezy, a rapper, who grew up in the slums of Mumbai but despite challenges, he chased his dream and became a star rapper in music and Hip Hop world. The film has deeply touched the chords of several youngsters who have in-born talent. They are truly gifted but due to financial constraints or parent’s pressure are unable to explore their talent in society.

 

In the film Gully Boy, the protagonist Murad played by Ranveer Singh is based on the real-life character of Naezy, whose real name is Naved Sheikh. He lived in the slums of Kurla. He had an abusive father as shown in the film and underwent many obstacles but the fire to make it big kept him going. When he became a popular craze on social media, filmmaker Zoya Akhtar met him and was highly inspired by his struggle and success.

 

Informing about making the film, Zoya Akhtar said, “I had a rough idea about the plot of the subject I wanted to make a film. At that time, I had not met Naved Sheikh and knew nothing about him but after meeting Naved Sheikh and after listening to his soulful story, I decided to design my protagonist Murad on his life.” She added, “On further research, I found several such guys like Naved Sheikh on the streets and slums in Mumbai. They are talented, they have a superb voice and they are deeply passionate. They are amazing writers, and they are all between 20 years -25-year-old. Hence I decided to make the movie and give an impetus to rap and hip-hop culture.”

 

The film has surely influenced many youths. Meet Arif Chaudhary, a Mumbai boy, who started learning dance when he was in Class IV. Despite objection from parents, Arif worked hard and won laurels for fluid and nifty moves in dancing. Today, he is 20 and has won the title of Flying Machine and is known as the country’s topmost b-boy dancer!

 

Another rapper who is making wave after Gully Boy is Emiway aka Shahrukh Shaikh. He has become so popular that he is among the most booked rappers in the business and performs packed shows. Recently Emiway was signed to make music videos to push respectively Big Bazaar’s Republic Day sale and the hypermarket’s clothing brand FBB.

 

Arif Chaudhary and Emiway are just a few talents who have gained stardom; there are a whole lot of youngsters who if groomed and guided efficiently can become huge stars!