Zoya Akhtar, basking in the success of her film Gully Boy, selected as India’s official entry to the 92nd Academy Awards, was at the news conference for Jio MAMI 21st Mumbai Film Festival with Star of which she’s also a board member. But it’s the first time I’ve worked in that genre, it’s the first time I’m shooting with Janhvi. That just goes to show how amazing the festival director and the crew is, that’s going out there and connecting and bringing these films to India. Also, success means that maybe I’m in a position to help and give a platform to new voices. It’s beautiful when somebody is personally moved because I feel like that when I see a lot of work.

Source: The Telegraph October 20, 2019 20:25 UTC