Only I could have done 'Gully Boy', says Ranveer Singh at trailer launch event

Mumbai: Actor Ranveer Singh says he was born to do Zoya Akhtar's "Gully Boy" as only he could have done justice to the character of a rapper. The film's official trailer was released on Wednesday and shows the actor in the role of an up and coming rapper who sets out to achieve his dream by rhyming about his life on the Mumbai streets. Gully Boy trailer launch PICS: Alia Bhatt's sleeves are in talks as she shows up looking hot in a white off shoulder dress, Ranveer Singh donned a funky attire! "This is my film and I think only I could have done it. It is the coming together of so many things like rap, hip-hop music, which I have loved since I was a kid, Mumbai the city. Zoya Akhtar is my friend, confidante. Ritesh Sidhwani is like my father. I admire Farhan Akhtar and want him to direct me some day. We are lucky Alia Bhatt is part of our film," Ranveer told reporters here at the trailer launch of "Gully Boy". "It was the most fulfilling experience. To be with these raw talent.. I was very excited," he added. Gully Boy Trailer fans reaction: Ranveer Singh steals the heart with his rapper avatar! Alia Bhatt & Ranveer’s jodi wins it for fans! The film, also featuring Alia Bhatt, Kalki Koechlin, releases on February 14. PTI