Gully Boy

This has been a season of musicals – Bohemian Rhapsody which chronicles the struggle of Freddie Mercury & now Gully Boy which is a take on the rise of Divine and Naezy. Not very different in my mind. Few things stood out in Gully Boy.

The characters delivered on their character. All of them fitted the role to a T, I guess the credit goes to director and how much she allowed them to get under the skin of the character. Notable was Ranveer Singh – probably one of the most subdued role he has played. Even Sher his mentor who I am guessing is a new comer dominated him and so does his friend the owner of garage who calls him chote’.

I think, dialogue written by Vijay Maurya, cinematography by jay oza brings out the Mumbai inside you onto the screens. As someone who has spent 5 years in Mumbai one can relate to it so much that it hits one heart instantly.

Everyone likes the underdog journey from struggle to success. Whether it’s a rap star, Queen’s band or the entrepreneur’s journey’s which I often keep hearing.

Look at what all is against the protagonist

•         place of upbringing – dharavi / economic condition
•           small time college
•           second marriage by his father

What’s going for the protoganist

•           trustworthy friends
•             girl friend who trusts her
•           mother

Skills

•           Writing – pours out his heart on paper
•           Mentor who trusts him
•          An environment which is willing to challenge him and his skills, also encouraging to lay down strong bets (which he won)

Ultimately what came out is ‘How much committed are you towards your passion. Struggle is inevitable, it’s how you stay focused on your passion and seize the right opportunity’.  

(Written sometime in March 2019)