Zoya Akhtar's next film Gully Boy is based on rapper Naezy's life and he feels blessed that a film is making on his life, "I have been working on this project for the past 18 months. Zoya first heard of me while she was editing Dil Dhadakne Do and saw the video of my song, Aafat. She was surprised that Mumbai slums have so much talent. Our first meeting was at Blue Frog in Lower Parel where we were performing for MTV Indies. A common friend, Ankur Tiwari, arranged a few more meetings." 

Naezy added, "Zoya also met the documentary’s director to discuss the basic plot. She and I had heart-to-heart chats on my journey; she wanted to crack the ambience of my slum. I was shocked when Zoya came visiting, because she makes movies about rich people (Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara and Dil Dhakadne Do). She also met my friends to understand my background."

Naezy also reveals that Zoya wants him to pen dialogues, "The dialogues are in Hindi and English, but once we are on board, we will help turn it the way we speak. She also intends to retain some of my original tracks in the film. Ankur will supervise the music." He is also happy from Ranveer's side, "I like the guy. We worked together for a song in Hey Bro (2015). He is a versatile actor and I have no doubts that he can effortlessly play an emperor in Padmavati and a rapper in this film."

Naezy admits that he wasn't comfortable earlier to show his story to world, "I didn’t want the film to become a dramatic mess. I shared my worries with Zoya and she explained that there is bound to be some fiction in the narrative. I am certain this film will change the way hip-hop is perceived in India. Here, it has a negative image because of mainstream artistes. Originally, it isn’t about passing lewd comments at women. My focus is on bringing about a change in society and mindsets."