Zoya Akhtar  

Though Vijay, 34, has appeared in films like 'Chittagong, Pink' and 'Monsoon Shootout', his acting in the Zoya Akhtar-directed film is winning has brought him a lot critical acclaim.

Zoya Akhtar’s Gully Boy, featuring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt, leaked on piracy websites soon after its release on February 14 and has been made available for free download.
 

Cameron Bailey, Artistic Director, Toronto International Film Festival shared on Twitter that he had never seen such a response for any movie at Berlinale in past two decades.
 

In the Zoya Akhtar directorial, the 33-year-old actor plays an up-and-coming rapper who sets out to achieve his dream by rhyming about his life on the Mumbai streets.

Zoya said she was shocked when she learnt how big the rap culture is in India and feels they should be given the right platform to showcase their talent.

While Tusshar Kapoor did a fantastic job as Lucky in Golmaal series, Ekta Kapoor has hit serials like Hum Paanch, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii.