Gully Boy producer Ritesh Sidhwani: Maybe we’ll get the Oscar this time

Sidhwani said the team is trying “very hard” to give Gully Boy all the necessary push.

“We are trying to bring the film to the forefront. We are doing everything within our power to make sure we leave no stone unturned in bringing the film there. The first shortlist will come out on 15th December, so we’re waiting for that,” Sidhwani told reporters.

“After that 10 out of 93 films will advance (in the best international film category). So hopefully, we’ll make it to the shortlist then maybe we’ll get the award this time. Maybe, it’ll be the first time for India, so fingers crossed,” he added.

Sidhwani was speaking at the red carpet of Star Screen Awards.

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Directed by Zoya Akhtar, Gully Boy, produced by Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar, featured Ranveer Singh as an up-and-coming rapper who sets out to achieve his dream by rhyming about his life on the Mumbai streets.