Singh next reteamed with Zoya Akhtar in '' Gully Boy '' ( 2019 ) , a musical inspired by the life of the street rappers Divine and Naezy . Singh found little in common with his character of a poor man who aspires to become a rapper , and in preparation he underwent acting workshops and spent time with both Divine and Naezy . He performed his own rap songs and was pleased that the film brought attention to India 's underground music scene . The film premiered at the 69th Berlin International Film Festival . Deborah Young of '' The Hollywood Reporter '' commended him for displaying a " pleasingly full emotional range that extends to drama and hip-hop " and writing for Film Companion , Baradwaj Rangan praised his ghetto accent and found his understated performance to be a " superb showreel for his range "
69th Berlin International Film Festival
69th Berlin International Film Festival
Ranveer Singh