Updated On: 22 September, 2019 11:26 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt may be over the moon over the news, Twitter isn't.

Picture Courtesy: Instagram/Ranveer Singh
Yesterday, Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, Zoya Akhtar, Farhan Akhtar, and Ritesh Sidhwani were elated about their film Gully Boy being selected for India's official entry to the Oscars for 2020. It's indeed a proud moment for a film that pierced straight into the audiences' hearts and gave them one of the most resounding music albums in recent times. The drama was heightened by its leading man's emotionally potent performance and the riveting narrative. The tagline became a national sensation and it's no news how many Apna Time Aayega t-shirts have already been sold.
Fans of the film wasted no time to congratulate the entire team for this feat, but since there are always two sides to the coin, there was a section of social media users that wasn't really pleased. It's fair to say Gully Boy's journey from the slums of Mumbai to the prestigious Academy Awards has garnered mixed reactions on social media. Check out some reactions: