Updated On: 21 September, 2019 05:58 PM IST | | mid-day online correspondent
Amidst the 27 Indian films sent for Oscars entry, Gully Boy has been chosen as India's official entry to the 92nd Academy Awards.

Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh in the poster of Gully Boy. Picture Courtesy: Instagram/ranveersingh
It's time to rejoice for the makers, cast and crew of the film, Gully Boy. Helmed by Zoya Akhtar, Ranveer Singh, and Alia Bhatt's film, Gully Boy becomes India's official entry to the 92nd Academy Awards also popularly known as the Oscars.
Gully Boy has been selected as India's official entry in the category of International Feature Film. Farhan Akhtar, co-producer of the film announced this news on Twitter. He shared a sketch of Ranveer Singh, who essays the lead role of Muraad with headphones on his head. Stating his excitement, Akhtar wrote: "#GullyBoy has been selected as India’s official entry to the 92nd Oscar Awards. Thank you to the film federation and congratulations #Zoya @kagtireema @ritesh_sid @RanveerOfficial @aliaa08 @SiddhantChturvD @kalkikanmani & cast, crew and hip hop crew. [sic]"