Zoya Akhtar on Sunday said she is grateful to Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival for recognising her latest directorial Gully Boy as the Best Asian Film this year. The film, starring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt, was honoured with the NETPAC award. NETPAC Jury Committee, comprised of NETPAC members and film professionals, select the best Asian Film from World Fantastic Blue section, which features newer genres and varied stories of comedy, fantasy and drama.

"When we make films we hope as many people see them. We hope the story travels far and wide because in doing so it only makes the world smaller. We see the differences. We experience cultures unlike ours and understanding these differences bring us closer.