Gully Boy Completes 7 Years: How Ranveer Singh and Siddhant Chaturvedi Created an Iconic On-Screen Brotherhood
Seven years after its release, Gully Boy continues to resonate as one of the most culturally defining films of its time. While its music and socio-political undertones sparked a movement, the emotional core of the film lay in the dynamic between two characters – Murad and MC Sher – brought to life by Ranveer Singh and Siddhant Chaturvedi.
Ranveer Singh’s portrayal of Murad was steeped in vulnerability and quiet intensity. He captured the internal conflict of a young man torn between societal expectations and personal ambition. Murad wasn’t written as a conventional hero; he was hesitant, observant, often restrained. Ranveer internalised that stillness, allowing Murad’s frustration and aspiration to simmer before erupting through his rap performances. The musical sequences didn’t feel staged – they felt personal, almost confessional – blurring the line between actor and character. It was a performance that anchored the film emotionally and politically.
Opposite him, Siddhant Chaturvedi’s MC Sher emerged as the unexpected breakout. Sher was magnetic not because he demanded attention, but because he commanded it effortlessly. With measured dialogue delivery, grounded body language, and understated swagger, Siddhant crafted a mentor figure who was aspirational yet accessible. MC Sher symbolised belief – the rare kind that recognises talent before the world does. In many ways, Sher became the catalyst of Murad’s journey, representing self-made confidence and artistic integrity.
What elevated the film was the chemistry between the two actors. Their dynamic never felt hierarchical. Sher did not overshadow Murad; instead, he amplified him. Murad’s growth gave Sher’s mentorship emotional weight. Together, they embodied two stages of the same dream – the struggler and the self-assured artist who has already navigated the grind.
While Safeena, memorably played by Alia Bhatt, added emotional volatility to Murad’s arc, it was the Sher-Murad equation that defined the film’s pulse. Their camaraderie felt authentic, rooted in shared ambition and mutual respect, making their scenes some of the most enduring moments of the film.
Seven years on, dialogues are still quoted, scenes are still dissected, and MC Sher remains one of the most talked-about breakout characters in recent Hindi cinema. The legacy of Gully Boy lies not just in its soundtrack or box office success, but in the collaborative power of two performances that fed off each other’s energy and created something larger than the script.
In an era where star turns often dominate headlines, Gully Boy stands as a reminder that true cinematic impact comes from synergy – and Ranveer Singh and Siddhant Chaturvedi delivered exactly that.
