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Mint
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
‘Metro In Dino' review: Overstuffed, uneven, but not without its charms
You'd think Anurag Basu would want to steer as clear of Jagga Jasoos as possible. Yet, the opening of Metro In Dino runs towards that wildly ambitious and notoriously unsuccessful 2017 film with open arms. It's a true-blue musical sequence: multiple stories, conversational vocals, passing nimbly from character to character. In a film suffused with romantic gestures, this might be the ultimate one. At a time when Hindi directors are trying to make the least musical musicals possible, Basu wants to give viewers the 100-proof version. Basu's career can be divided into two neat halves: the turbulent love stories from Saaya (2003) to Kites (2010), and then, Barfi (2012) onwards, the embrace of colour and whimsy. Metro In Dino takes its structure from a key first-half work, 2007's Life In a Metro, but it's rendered in his later lush style. It's loving, playful, affecting, overstuffed—all the things that come with watching a Anurag Basu film. There are four stories, though these multiply and mutate and overlap until it's all one big ball of ache and longing. Klutzy, underconfident Chumki (Sara Ali Khan) accidentally crosses paths with breezy playboy Parth (Aditya Roy Kapur); though she's engaged and clearly not his type, they find themselves drawn to one another. Kajol (Konkona Sen Sharma) and Monty's (Pankaj Tripathi) marriage has lost its shine, a problem exacerbated when she discovers his fake profile on a dating app. Akash (Ali Fazal) has quit his job to make it as a musician in Mumbai, leaving his wife, Shruti (Fatima Sana Shaikh), increasingly miserable. And Shivani (Neena Gupta) embarks on a small act of rebellion, travelling against the wishes of husband to a college reunion where she'll meet her former love, Parimal (Anupam Kher). And there are cross-stitches: Kajol and Chumki are sisters, Shivani is their mother, Parth is Akash and Shruti's best friend. Basu weaves in and out of these stories, sometimes with the help of a sutradhar rock band fronted by the film's composer, Pritam (the same device was used in Life In a Metro). With additional strands involving Shivani's husband, Kajol and Monty's daughter, Shruti's coworker and Chumki's fiancée, it's not hard to imagine how convoluted it all becomes. Basu embraces the mess, gathering up revelations and decisions into a rolling series of montages. These are moving in and of themselves, but there are so many such emotional peaks that the film can't build properly towards a resolution. It exhausts itself emotionally, then starts over again, and again. On the Goldilocks scale, I found Shivani-Parimal too cold and both Kajol-Monty and Chumki-Parth too hot (Sen Sharma and Tripathi become more appealing as their story becomes more farcical). Akash-Shruti, though, are just right, honest and messy in a lifelike way. Akash, lonely and unhappy, starts to wonder about his wife's fidelity—a suspicion misdirected but not unfounded. And though she supports his decision to follow his dream, Shruti doesn't hesitate to throw his father's failure as a musician, and his own, in his face. Shaikh and Fazal are great together—he's so adept at playing jealous—and their scenes have an emotional force missing in the other storylines. There's a lovely, sharp moment where Akash pays twisted tribute to his father: 'Unknown singer, average life, unremarkable death.' This is the fate that all the characters in Metro In Dino are trying to escape. What looks like selfish, needy floundering is actually a desperate attempt to gain some control, live the sort of life that doesn't feel like a perpetual compromise. Two absences hang over Metro In Dino, turn it melancholy. KK, who sang the stormy Alvida and soaring O Meri Jaan in the earlier film, is no more. Also sadly departed is Irrfan, whose cheery Monty is perhaps the most beloved of Life In A Metro's characters. It's no coincidence that Sen Sharma—who played opposite Irrfan in the 2007 film—is the only returning member of the cast, and that Tripathi's Monty is in a similar comic vein. Despite their frustrations, Basu's films offer unique pleasures. Unlike so many directors in Hindi cinema today, he actually seems to want to make scenes look and sound interesting. He can do it with music, whether it's traditional playback montage or Hollywood musical style. He can do it visually, like the Christopher Doyle-esque shudder during Chumki and Parth's first meeting. Sometimes he allows the setting to do the work—a bar game, a canoe for two. Sometimes he just runs with a simple idea. When Akash is contemplating leaving his comfortable life for an uncertain future as a musician, I idly thought what an Imtiaz Ali decision this was. In the very next scene, who else does Akash run into but… Imtiaz Ali. There are other directors who'll do a job, do it efficiently. But filmgoing is more fun when Basu's playing in his sandbox.
Hans India
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
EXCLUSIVE: Kush Jotwani on Landing Metro… In Dino; 'I Got the Confirmation Right Before My Flight Took Off'
As he gears up for his big theatrical debut in Anurag Basu's Metro... In Dino, rising actor Kush Jotwani is still soaking in the surreal feeling of watching his dream unfold on the big screen. Speaking exclusively to The Hans India, Kush opened up about how he landed the role, what it was like working with the acclaimed filmmaker, and why this project feels like a full-circle moment in his journey. 'The feeling hasn't quite sunken in yet,' Kush said with a smile. 'We're just hours away from the film's release, about 12 hours, to be exact and it still feels unreal. I think it'll hit me properly by evening. For now, I'm trying to stay calm and just take it all in.' Now as Kush soaks in one the biggest moments and a first in his life, he even shared the story of how he was cast in Metro... In Dino and it is just as cinematic as the film itself. Recalling the moment, Kush added, 'It was crazy, actually. I literally mean crazy because I was shooting for Dil Dosti Dilemma and this one fine day while shooting, someone from Basu sir's team just reached out to me regarding a meeting that I need to have with Basu sir. I mean, this goes way back. Kavish Sinha was the casting director for this. ' What followed was a brief but memorable Zoom meeting with director Anurag Basu, which Kush attended from his vanity van while still on another shoot. 'It was a five-minute Zoom call where Basu sir said he liked my clip and wanted to meet in person. And that's the thing about him, he's so grounded, so simple. There's nothing over-the-top about his process. He doesn't need high-tech setups or formalities. He reads your body language, the way you speak… that's his real audition,' he added. Kush recalled how after that meeting, they met in person and filmmaker Anurag Basu asked him to send one final short video, what he calls a "proof audition", before locking him in for the role. To quote him, 'Like just give me the small video and then we can probably lock it. I sent that across and just before taking off from Bangalore, I was in the flight. I cannot forget that feeling. I was in the flight and just before taking off, I got a message from the production house that I'm confirmed for the role. And ever since then it was something else. I could not explain that feeling.' Kush even shared his time filming the sequel of Life In a Metro, and how was it like being on Anurag Basu's set. He said, 'Working with Basu sir is, I mean, you always, you always have a dream of working with the best of the best of the directors in the country and working with Basu Sir just makes, gets me closer to that dream. And you know, his style of working is very, very different, very unique. And it was a great time on set.' Nearly two years since shooting began, Metro... In Dino is finally hitting cinemas. To which Kush added, 'now that a year and a half, two years have passed, the film is finally coming out. So I am just, I'm also nervous to an extent, but I'm very excited. So I think that balance should be there. it is essential.' After taking over OTT space with his acting skills, Kush Jotwani is all set to make his mark on big screen Kush will be seen as a corporate executive in a story featuring Aditya Roy Kapoor and Sara Ali Khan. Dino releases in theatres on July 4th. Having already made his mark in the OTT space with Knock Hain? and Dil Dosti Dilemma, Kush Jotwani is now all set to step into the big league, and he surely is one to watch! In Metro... In Dino, he plays a corporate executive with no work-life balance, in a storyline featuring Aditya Roy Kapur and Sara Ali Khan. The anthology navigating contemporary relationship across metro cities is all set to hit theatres on July 4th.
Time of India
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Metro..In Dino' trailer OUT: Aditya Roy Kapur is called a commitment phobic man-child by Sara Ali Khan; the multi-starrer delves into the complexities in love stories amidst the city life
The trailer for Metro… In Dino , directed by , has finally dropped—and it's already creating a buzz among fans. Featuring a stellar ensemble including and , this urban romantic drama is all set to hit the big screen on July 4. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The trailer kicks off with a light-hearted cab ride shared by Aditya and Sara, whose characters begin as friends. But as moments unfold, emotions deepen, and love quietly finds its way in. The film then shows us a montage of the love stories of these other couples - and , Ali Fazal and Fatima Sana Sheikh, Anupam Kher and Neena Gupta. The film explores the complexities in the love story of all these four couples and the trailed is intriguing, backed further by some soulful music from Pritam. The film does make us nostalgic about the first part, 'Life In a Metro' and that vibe also seems to exist in this one. Adding to the growing excitement, the film's first song, "Zamaana Lage" , has struck a chord with listeners. A collaboration between musical genius Pritam and vocal powerhouses and Shashwat Singh, the track is a melodic ballad that seamlessly binds the multiple narratives of the film. The music video offers fleeting yet impactful glimpses into the characters' emotional journeys. We see Sara and Aditya's chemistry bloom in quiet, tender moments—like when he walks her to the metro. Meanwhile, Konkona Sen Sharma's character wrestles with vulnerability as Pankaj Tripathi's character expresses affection toward her. A spiritual successor to Life in a... Metro (2007), Metro… In Dino promises another poignant look at love, longing, and life in the chaos of a modern city. With its emotional storytelling and soulful music, the film is already shaping up to be a heartfelt cinematic experience.
Hindustan Times
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
‘Metro won't be the same anymore': Fans react as Pritam shares emotional note on missing KK on Metro In Dino album
Metro In Dino, directed by Anurag Basu, is one of the most anticipated films of the year. It is a sequel to Life In a Metro, which released in 2007, which drew fans due to its blockbuster songs- notably O Meri Jaan and Alvida, both of which were sung by KK. The singer died in 2022. On Saturday, music composer Pritam shared an emotional note stating that he missed KK the most while working on the album. (Also read: Konkona Sen Sharma cried remembering Irrfan Khan during Metro In Dino shoot, reveals Anurag Basu: 'We miss him and KK') In the video shared by Pritam on his Instagram account, a note read, 'While we were all busy working on the album for Metro In Dino, one person I find myself missing the most is KK.' The video then contained BTS moments of Pritam and KK laughing during studio recording sessions, and clips of KK singing O Meri Jaan and Alvida during concerts and performances. A post shared by Pritam (@ipritamofficial) Reacting to the video, emotional fans posted in the comments. A fan wrote, 'Metro wont be the same anymore 💔' A second fan wrote, 'We will miss KK most in Dino!' Another said, 'Life in a metro had iconic songs because of kk!The album won't be the same without him.' A comment read, 'Please use his vocals somewhere in the album. Please.' 'Miss him everyday. His two songs from The Life in a Metro are masterpieces and will never be forgotten. KK FOREVER,' another comment read. Metro In Dino stars Konkona Sen Sharma (the only cast member who returns from the original), Anupam Kher, Pankaj Tripathi, Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Ali Fazal, Neena Gupta, and Saswata Chatterjee. It has music by Pritam. The film is set to release on July 4, 2025.
NDTV
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
When Konkona Sen Sharma Was Reminded Of Irrfan Khan During The Shoot Of Metro..In Dino
Mumbai (Maharashtra): Director Anurag Basu admitted missing late actor Irrfan Khan and shared how actress Konkona Sen Sharma started crying while filming Dino as she missed her co-star and friend Irrfan Khan. At the Zamaana Lage song of Dino launch event, Anurag Basu was joined by the cast of Life In a Metro sequel, which also starred Irrfan Khan in the lead role. In the first instalment, Konkona Sen Sharma Sen was paired with Irrfan Khan, the couple which finally gets a happy ending in the movie. From the original cast, Konkona Sen Sharma is the only actor who is returning in its sequel. It was hard for the actress to work in the movie again after her dear friend and co-star Irrfan Khan died in 2020. While remembering the late actor, Anurag Basu shared that Konkona Sen Sharma started crying during the shoot of a scene in the movie ( Dino) as the tone of it was a "little similar" to a scene from the first instalment. He also remembered singer KK at the event as the singer sang two of the most famous tracks from the prequel's album: Alvida and O Meri Jaan. "We were shooting a scene, and the tone for it was a little similar to a scene from the first film. Suddenly, Konkona started crying, and even right now, I am worried that the same will happen if someone asks a question about him. We miss him; we miss KK very much, and there are many others who are missing now, with whom we collaborated earlier," said Anurag Basu at the Metro In Dino promotional event in Mumbai. After Life in a... Metro and Ludo, Dino is the final chapter of Anurag Basu's trilogy of hyperlinked cinema. Backed by producer Bhushan Kumar, the film introduces a world of modern love and relationships. The song is composed by Pritam and brings back the creative collaboration between him and director Anurag Basu, known for crafting memorable musical narratives. The sequel features an impressive cast which includes Anupam Kher, Pankaj Tripathi, Konkona Sen Sharma, Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Ali Fazal, Neena Gupta and Saswata Chatterjee. The film is set to release on July 4, 2025.
