There's so much to take away from Zoya Akhtar's latest film 'Gully Boy'. A story of an underdog triumphing against the odds is a story as old as time and yet 'Gully Boy' — based in the chaotic lanes of Asia's biggest slum, Mumbai's Dharavi — tells a story that is riveting, with superlative performances by not just its lead but the entire cast.

'Gully Boy' quick review: You don't have to be a fan of hip-hop to like this film

In a small cubbyhole in Dharavi, rapper Murad quietly records lyrics on a borrowed iPad in the dead of the night. As he pushes the play button to hear his recording, his grandmother mutters in her sleep to not talk to himself and instead sleep as it’s late.

‘Gully Boy’ review: Zoya Akhtar presents Ranveer Singh in a refreshingly new avatar

By any standards, 'Gully Boy' is a brilliant film. It is well written, taut and acting by Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt and rest of the cast was effortless. 'Gully Boy' represents a new age cinema where music, subversion, social struggle and lust to survive the harsh reality of modern urban life - all comes together.

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