As soon as Gully Boy was announced as India's official entry for Oscars 2020 congratulatory messages started pouring in from all quarters. The cast and crew, of course, have been the happiest and Alia Bhatt, Ranveer Singh and filmmaker Zoya Akhtar in their statements to the media share the sentiments. The trio couldn't hold on their excitement and the possibility of Gully Boy bagging an Oscar Nomination in the Best Film In Foreign Language category. Each individually released statements after they got free from their work schedules.
Alia Bhatt who has been busy with Sadak 2 sent out voice notes to the media fraternity and you could clearly send the palpable excitement in her voice. Alia said, "Gully Boy as a film is really special to me. What's even more special is that it has had such a long run - after releasing in February, it won at the Melbourne Film Festival, then it was also shown in Japan. Now, it's been selected as India's official entry for the Academy. So, hereon, I just hope, pray and wish that we make it to the nomination and then win. This is a first and it's a big deal for us. As a team, we are very excited"
On the other hand, Ranveer, who was busy with some dubbing work for a project expressed his happiness as soon as he stepped out and got to know of this good news. Ranveer in his statement said, "‘Gully Boy’ echoed the voice of the streets, it will always be one of my most personal films. As always, I will keep striving towards making the flag of Hindi cinema fly high. I’m very happy that the passionate hard work that our cast and crew put into creating ‘Gully Boy’ is reaping rewards. It’s a proud moment for our entire team. I’m especially proud of and happy for Zoya! - ‘Gully Boy’ is her (Tiger) baby, and I am blessed to have been a part of her maverick vision. With the love and support of our beloved audience, we’re hoping to make a significant mark on the world stage."
On the other hand, Ranveer, who was busy with some dubbing work for a project expressed his happiness as soon as he stepped out and got to know of this good news. Ranveer in his statement said, "‘Gully Boy’ echoed the voice of the streets, it will always be one of my most personal films. As always, I will keep striving towards making the flag of Hindi cinema fly high. I’m very happy that the passionate hard work that our cast and crew put into creating ‘Gully Boy’ is reaping rewards. It’s a proud moment for our entire team. I’m especially proud of and happy for Zoya! - ‘Gully Boy’ is her (Tiger) baby, and I am blessed to have been a part of her maverick vision. With the love and support of our beloved audience, we’re hoping to make a significant mark on the world stage."
The woman behind this gem fo a film, Zoya Akhtar was thrilled with the news and the possibility of Gully Boy bagging an Oscar nomination. Akhtar said, "We are so thrilled that #GullyBoy has been selected as India's official entry to the 92nd Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film category. Thank you to the Film Federation of India, Supran Sen, Aparna Sen and a big congratulations to our spectacular cast and crew."
MC Sher aka Sidhant Chaturvedi of course in his own style emphasised that 'Apna Time Aagaya'. In a statement, he expressed, "It is a big moment for me with back to back developments with Inside Edge which was nominated for the Emmys last year and now Gully Boy which has been nominated as India's official entry for the 92nd Annual Oscar Academy Awards. I'm grateful for the opportunity given to me and a very special thanks to Zoya Akhtar, Ranveer Singh and the entire team of Gully Boy. Words cannot express my happiness, thank you, everyone, for the love and appreciation! Aapne Time Aagaya!!!"
Well, all we can say is all our best wishes and we hope Gully Boy gets a 2020 Oscar nomination!
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