Billed as an anthology, 'Metro... In Dino' is a standalone sequel to Basu's earlier hit, ‘Life In A Metro’ .
"'Metro... In Dino' is a tale of the people and for the people." - Anurag Basu.
Anurag Basu's 'Metro... In Dino', a sequel to his 2007 hit, 'Life in a... Metro', has been highly anticipated among fans ever since its announcement. While the film was earlier scheduled for a September 2024 release, it now has a new release date of November 29, 2024. The makers shared the update on social media, saying, "Get ready for a journey through urban romance like never before!"
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The urban romance drama film is produced by Bhushan Kumar of T-Series and Anurag Basu Productions Pvt Ltd. However, in this article, let's discuss why you should look forward to the film.
Basu's 2007 film 'Life in a... Metro' came as a breath of fresh air, and resonated with people of all ages (especially the 90s kids who were in their teenage at the time). And what particularly worked so well in the film was its depiction of urban life and relationships. It was relatable and gave us a whole new perspective on life. Be it the bond between Shruti and Monty, the heartfelt romance between Amol and Shivani, the forbidden love between Akash and Shikha, or the chemistry between Rahul and Neha - each narrative dived deep into various aspects of human emotions, leaving a lasting impact on our minds.
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So, given the incredible legacy of 'Life in a... Metro', the sequel naturally generates a lot of excitement among fans.
Just like 'Life in a... Metro', the upcoming film will also explore the magic of urban romance, but with a fresh storyline. The makers earlier said about it, saying, "Love in the city takes center stage as #MetroInDino unfolds the heartwarming tales of modern couples."
According to reports, it will delve deep into the complexities of love in a metro city, and how one can navigate through them. Well, it certainly promises to take us on a captivating journey like no other.
Well, you don't doubt about a film when it's directed by Anurag Basu. He is a veteran in the field, and his films are a rollercoaster ride of emotions. He has a very unique storytelling style that hits the right chords in our hearts. Whether it's his way of blending various genres, his non-linear screenplays, his ability to craft compelling narratives or his knack for depicting raw human emotions on screen - he is brilliant in the truest sense of the term, and he has proved it time and again.
Hence, 'Metro... In Dino' being an Anurag Basu film deserves all the attention!
The film features an ensemble cast that includes the likes of Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, Konkona Sensharma, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Pankaj Tripathi, and Neena Gupta among others. Well, as you may agree, one cannot go wrong with a cast so amazing! And what's more interesting is it will mark the first on-screen collaboration between Aditya Roy Kapur and Sara Ali Khan.
The Anurag Basu - Pritam partnership has gifted us several stellar soundtracks including those of 'Gangster,' 'Life in a… Metro,' 'Barfi!,' 'Jagga Jasoos,' and 'Ludo'. The songs from all these films continue to comfort us today, leaving us in awe. And if we particularly talk about 'Life in a... Metro', the soundtrack became an instant hit like no other. Songs like "In Dino", " Alvida", "O Meri Jaan", "Rishtey" and "Baatein Kuch Ankahee Si" took the entire country by storm at that time.
Well, Pritam is the music director of ‘Metro... In Dino', and you know what it means!
So, let's wait till November to see what the film has to offer!
