A spiritual sequel born from a casual conversation with the late Irrfan Khan
In short: In 2025, Anurag Basu released Metro... In Dino, a film that traces its origins back to a simple suggestion by actor Irrfan Khan. This musical drama explores the intricate, often messy connections of modern urban life through an ensemble cast navigating love, infidelity, and loneliness.
Metro... In Dino acts as a spiritual sequel to the 2007 anthology by Basu, titled Life in a... Metro. Beyond shared themes, the films are linked musically, since the title references the original's 'In Dino' track. The project's inception is rooted in a casual conversation with the late actor Irrfan Khan, who reportedly suggested, "Metro 2 banaate hai" (Let's make Metro 2). The title's connection to the original is highlighted by its reference to the song 'In Dino'. This musical link reinforces the connection between the two films.
The narrative interweaves the lives of eight individuals across various Indian cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Bengaluru. The story tackles heavy contemporary themes such as abortion, infidelity, and the struggle to maintain emotional vulnerability in modern relationships. For instance, the plot follows characters like Akash Arya and Shruti Shukla Arya, who navigate the complexities of pregnancy and career ambitions while attempting to build a life together. The ensemble cast features prominent actors such as Anupam Kher, Neena Gupta, and Konkona Sen Sharma. These performers help navigate the diverse storylines set within urban India.
Production for the film was a multi-year endeavor. Filming commenced in December 2022 and ended in February 2024, with further production finishing in early 2025. While the film achieved commercial success and received positive critical reviews—including a 69% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes—some critics noted challenges regarding narrative cohesion and pacing in the second half of the film. The soundtrack, composed by Pritam, continues a creative partnership between the composer and Basu, who previously collaborated on Ludo (2020). Pritam composed the soundtrack, continuing his successful collaboration with the director. Additionally, cast members Anupam Kher and Aditya Roy Kapur contributed vocals to the musical score.
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