Archive · 10 Jun 2025
Amruta Subhash on Landing Mother Role in 'Gully Boy'
Amruta Subhash shared how she landed the role of Ranveer Singh's mother in the movie 'Gully Boy'.
Despite only being six years older than Ranveer, director Zoya Akhtar wasn't sure she'd fit the part initially.
Akhtar thought Subhash looked too young for the role.
However, after understanding the character and the film, Subhash persuaded Akhtar that she could portray the character, eventually securing the role and making the mother-son dynamic believable.
Amruta Subhash played Ranveer Singh's mother in 'Gully Boy'.
Subhash is only six years older than Ranveer Singh.
Director Zoya Akhtar was initially hesitant about the casting.
Akhtar initially thought Subhash was too young for the role.
Subhash insisted on the role after being briefed about the film.
- Who
- Amruta Subhash, Ranveer Singh, and Zoya Akhtar.
- What
- Amruta Subhash recounted Zoya Akhtar's initial reluctance to cast her as Ranveer Singh's mother in Gully Boy.
- When
- During the production of Gully Boy
- Where
- Mentioned in interview with The Lallantop
- Why
- Zoya Akhtar was initially hesitant due to the small age difference between Amruta Subhash and Ranveer Singh.
Initial Concerns
Final Outcome
Casting Suitability
Initial Concerns
Zoya Akhtar initially doubted Amruta Subhash's suitability for the role due to the age difference.
Final Outcome
Amruta Subhash convinced Zoya Akhtar she could play the role convincingly despite the age gap.
- Actress
- Amruta Subhash
- Actor
- Ranveer Singh
- Director
- Zoya Akhtar
- Film
- Gully Boy
- Age Gap
- 6 years
Sources
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