DIVINE's is a name that is synonymous with rap music in India. Alongside a handful of fellow musicians, he’s also credited as one that’s putting hip-hop from the country on the map. He has toured the world, featured on a BBC Radio show, been the inspiration for a Bollywood feature film, contributed music to a few, and now even runs his own company/record label.
Less than a decade ago, however, things were vastly different. Living with his grandmother in an eastern Mumbai suburb, Vivian Fernandes was a young boy with no knowledge of hip-hop. His familiarity with music extended largely to the various forms of Indian music he had heard growing up, and those that were played at celebrations in his neighbourhood.
The first-ever documentary on his life, Gully Life: The Story of Divine takes an in-depth look at how a young rapper from Mumbai became one of the most sought-after musicians in India and a global superstar - in a matter of a few years. Produced by Red Bull Media House in association with Gully Gang Entertainment & Supari Studios, the film chronicles the ups and downs of one of India’s favourite musicians, in a journey that’s as fascinating as it is endearing.
The film will release across channels on the Discovery Network - including Discovery SD and HD, TLC SD and HD, Discovery Science, Discovery Turbo, and Discovery Tamil - on July 1 at 9pm. This will be followed by a digital release on Red Bull TV on July 15.
Connect with DIVINE:
Instagram: Vivianakadivine
Facebook : viviandivineindia/
Twitter : VivianDivine
Connect with GULLY GANG:
Instagram - gullygangindia
Facebook - GullyGangOfficial
Twitter - gullygangindia
Tik Tok - @gullygangindia
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