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Exclusive: Naezy: People look at us like pioneers of Indian hip hop
Updated On: 14 February, 2019 09:00 PM IST | Mumbai | Gayatri Nirmal
With Gully Boy releasing on February 14, mid-day.com got an exclusive interview with Naezy, the rapper on whom the film is loosely based. Starring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt, Gully Boy's jukebox is already ruling the charts
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Ranveer Singh with Naezy. Pic/Ranveer Singh's official Instagram account
Underground rap and hip hop have gained quite a bit of momentum on the block, courtesy Zoya Akhtar's film, Gully Boy. The film features Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt, and is loosely based on the lives of rappers Naved Shaikh, aka, Naezy, and Vivian Fernandes, aka Divine. These rappers have tried to bring about a revolution in the society with their impactful rap songs. The film is set to release on February 14, 2019, and the film's cast has been busy promoting it extensively. So are these rappers, who are the real heroes of this film. While Gully Boy is a day away from release, mid-day.com got in touch with Naezy to delve into his journey and how it figures in the film, talk about his experience of associating with Ranveer Singh and Zoya Akhtar, and what he's expecting from Gully Boy.
Excerpts from the interview:
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