Murad Ahmed / Gully Boy (played by Ranveer Singh) is a protagonist in Gully Boy.
Protagonist and aspiring rapper from the Dharavi slums. Overcomes domestic abuse, navigates complex romantic relationships, and rises to fame through underground rap battles and viral music videos. Safeena Firdausi (played by Alia Bhatt) is a protagonist in Gully Boy.
Murad's longtime girlfriend and aspiring surgeon. Initially overly possessive, her jealousy leads to a violent altercation, but she ultimately reconciles with Murad and supports his success. Shrikant Bhosie / MC Sher (played by Siddhant Chaturvedi) appears in Gully Boy.
Local underground rapper who serves as Murad's mentor and friend. He facilitates his entry into the rap battle circuit and collaborates on early YouTube videos. Ateeq Khan (played by Vijay Maurya) appears in Gully Boy.
Suhail (played by Svar Kamble) appears in Gully Boy.
Gully Boy (2019) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Murad Ahmed / Gully Boy
(played by Ranveer Singh) — protagonist
Protagonist and aspiring rapper from the Dharavi slums. Overcomes domestic abuse, navigates complex romantic relationships, and rises to fame through underground rap battles and viral music videos.
Safeena Firdausi
(played by Alia Bhatt) — protagonist
Murad's longtime girlfriend and aspiring surgeon. Initially overly possessive, her jealousy leads to a violent altercation, but she ultimately reconciles with Murad and supports his success.
Shrikant Bhosie / MC Sher
(played by Siddhant Chaturvedi) — supporting
Local underground rapper who serves as Murad's mentor and friend. He facilitates his entry into the rap battle circuit and collaborates on early YouTube videos.
Ateeq Khan
(played by Vijay Maurya) — supporting
Suhail
(played by Svar Kamble) — minor
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
Ateeq Khan → Murad Ahmed / Gully Boy
(Family Maternal Uncle)
Murad leaves home with his family and works full-time for his maternal uncle Ateeq Khan.
Murad Ahmed / Gully Boy → Shrikant Bhosie / MC Sher
(Professional Mentor)
MC Sher invites Murad to underground shows and rap battles, helping him enter the rap circuit.
Murad Ahmed / Gully Boy → Safeena Firdausi
(Romantic Longtime Girlfriend)
The plot identifies Safeena as Murad's longtime girlfriend. They meet secretly, separate after his betrayal, and later reconcile.
Murad Ahmed / Gully Boy → Suhail
(Family Brother)
The plot states that Murad leaves home with Suhail and their mother when domestic violence escalates.
Story Analysis
An aspiring rapper transforms hardship, family conflict, and romantic turmoil into artistic confidence and public success.
