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| Metro... In Dino | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Anurag Basu |
| Screenplay by | Anurag Basu |
| Dialogues by | Sandeep Shrivastava Samrat Chakravarthy |
| Story by | Anurag Basu |
| Produced by | Bhushan Kumar Krishan Kumar Taani Basu Anurag Basu |
| Starring | Anupam Kher Neena Gupta Konkona Sen Sharma Pankaj Tripathi Aditya Roy Kapur Sara Ali Khan Ali Fazal Fatima Sana Shaikh Saswata Chatterjee Kay Kay Menon Deepraj Rana |
| Cinematography | Abhishek Basu Anurag Basu |
| Edited by | Bodhaditya Banerjee Satish Gowda |
| Music by | Pritam |
Production companies | T-Series Films Anurag Basu Productions |
| Distributed by | AA Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 159 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Budget | ₹47 crore[2] |
| Box office | est. ₹34 crore[3] |
Metro... In Dino (transl. Metro... These Days) is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language musical romantic drama film written and directed by Anurag Basu, and produced by T-Series Films and Anurag Basu Productions.[4] It is a spiritual sequel to Basu's Life in a... Metro (2007). The film consists of multiple heartfelt stories of contemporary couples and stars an ensemble cast consisting of Anupam Kher, Neena Gupta, Konkona Sen Sharma, Pankaj Tripathi, Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, Ali Fazal and Fatima Sana Shaikh and Saswata Chatterjee.[5] The film was officially announced in December 2022. Principal photography began in December 2022 and concluded in February 2024, and took place across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Bangaluru.[6][7][8][9]
The film was released on 4 July 2025.[10]
Plot
[edit]The film consists of four heartfelt stories of four contemporary couples. All four stories are set to connect with each other at some point in the film. The four stories are set in four metro cities in India- Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and Bangalore.
Cast
[edit]- Konkona Sen Sharma as Kajol, Monty's wife
- Pankaj Tripathi as Monty Sisodia, Kajol's husband
- Aditya Roy Kapur as Vishal Chaudhary
- Fatima Sana Shaikh as Sapna Saxena Chaudhary, Akash's wife
- Sara Ali Khan as Chumki
- Neena Gupta as Shibani, Sanjeev's wife, Kajol and Chumki's mother
- Anupam Kher as Parimal, Jhunuk's father-in-law
- Ali Fazal as Akash
- Saswata Chatterjee as Sanjeev, Shibani's husband; Kajol and Chumki's father
- Darshana Banik as Jhunuk
- Kush Jotwani as Anand
- Rohan Gurbaxani
- Pranay Pachauri as Aryan, Jhinuk's husband
- Pritam as Himself (Cameo appearance)
- Papon as Himself (Cameo appearance)
- Raghav Chaitanya as Himself (Cameo appearance)
- Imtiaz Ali as Himself (Cameo appearance)
- Anurag Basu as Himself (Cameo appearance)
- Vijay Ganguli as Himself (Cameo appearance)
Production
[edit]Casting
[edit]Konkana Sen Sharma was retained from the original film. Anurag Basu cast Pankaj Tripathi, Aditya Roy Kapur and Fatima Sana Shaikh once again after appearing together in the Netflix original Ludo (2020). Sara Ali Khan, Ali Fazal, Anupam Kher, and Neena Gupta and Deepraj Rana and Kay Kay Menon were cast as the other leads.[11]
Filming
[edit]Principal photography began in December 2022 in Kolkata.[12] Filming concluded in February 2024 in Delhi, which was preceded by scenes being shot at the Barog railway station, in Himachal Pradesh, which wrapped on 5 February 2025.[13]
Music
[edit]| Metro ... In Dino | |||||
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| Released | 23 June 2025 | ||||
| Recorded | 2024–2025 | ||||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | ||||
| Length | 40:06 (Side A) | ||||
| Language | Hindi | ||||
| Label | T-Series | ||||
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The film's music is composed by Pritam, who collaborates with Anurag Basu after Life in a... Metro (2007).[14] Anupam Kher as well as Aditya Roy Kapur have sung a song each, for the film.[15][16]
The first single "Zamaana Lage" was released on 28 May 2025.[17] The second single "Dil Ka Kya" was released on 9 June 2025.[18] The third single "Mann Ye Mera" was dropped on 16 June 2025.[19] The fourth single "Aur Mohabbat Kitni Karoon" was dropped on 20 June 2025.[20]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Zamaana Lage" | Qaisar Ul Jafri, Sandeep Shrivastava | Arijit Singh, Shashwat Singh | 3:16 |
| 2. | "Dil Ka Kya" | Anurag Sharma | Raghav Chaitanya | 6:00 |
| 3. | "Mann Ye Mera" | Neelesh Mishra | Vishal Mishra | 4:02 |
| 4. | "Aur Mohabbat Kitni Karoon" | Sandeep Shrivastava | Arijit Singh | 3:56 |
| 5. | "Yaad" | Momin Khan Momin | Papon | 4:43 |
| 6. | "Mausam" | Qaisar-Ul-Jafri, Sandeep Shrivastava | Arijit Singh | 4:14 |
| 7. | "Dil Ka Kya" (Encore) | Anurag Sharma | Vishal Mishra | 6:00 |
| 8. | "Mann Ye Mera" (Rewind) | Neelesh Misra | Raghav Chaitanya | 4:02 |
| 9. | "Dhaagena Tinak Dhin" | Mayur Puri | Sachet Tandon, Akasa Singh | 3:53 |
| Total length: | 40:06 | |||
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Qaide Se" | Amitabh Bhattacharya | Arijit Singh | 3:36 |
| 2. | "Qaide Se" (Rewind) | Amitabh Bhattacharya | Shreya Ghoshal | 3:36 |
| 3. | "Qaide Se" (Duet) | Amitabh Bhattacharya | Papon, Shreya Ghoshal | 3:36 |
| 4. | "Hote Tak" | Ghalib, Sandeep Shrivastava | Papon | 3:53 |
| 5. | "Ishq Ya Tharak" | Amitabh Bhattacharya | Aditya Roy Kapur, Nikhita Gandhi, Antara Mitra, Shashwat Singh | 4:03 |
| 6. | "Das Haasil Sau Baaki" | Sandeep Shrivastava | Papon, Shashwat Singh, Nikhita Gandhi | 3:12 |
| 7. | "Zamana Laage" (Rewind) | Qaisar-Ul-Jafri, Sandeep Shrivastava | Shashwat Singh | 3: 58 |
Release
[edit]Metro...in Dino had a theatrical release on 4th July 2025.[21] It was originally scheduled for a theatrical release on 29 November 2024.[22]
Reception
[edit]Metro... In Dino, directed by Anurag Basu, received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its heartfelt storytelling, ensemble performances, and Pritam's evocative soundtrack, though some noted pacing issues and narrative inconsistencies in the second half.[23] The film, a spiritual sequel to Basu's 2007 film Life in a... Metro, was lauded for its nuanced exploration of modern relationships and urban complexities.[24]
Critics highlighted the ensemble cast's performances. Pankaj Tripathi and Konkona Sen Sharma, portraying Monty and Kajol, were widely praised, with The Hindu describing their chemistry as "electric" and noting their ability to balance humor and depth as a middle-aged couple.[23] Neena Gupta and Anupam Kher's portrayal of an elderly couple navigating love was called "warm, witty, and deeply moving" by News18.[25] Fatima Sana Shaikh and Ali Fazal's arc was appreciated for its emotional resonance, though The Times of India noted it needed tighter writing.[26] Sara Ali Khan's performance as Chumki received mixed reviews; Hindustan Times called her a "show-stealer" for her relatability,[27] while Rediff.com found her overshadowed by styling and inconsistent delivery.[28] Aditya Roy Kapur was noted for his charm but critiqued for a lack of depth in his role.[26]
Pritam's soundtrack was a critical highlight, described as integral to the narrative. India Today stated, "The music doesn’t decorate the film, it defines it," with songs like "Zamaana Lage" and "Aur Mohabbat Kitni Karoon" earning praise.[24] Bollywood Hungama lauded "Dhaagena Tinak Dhin" for its catchy tune and visuals.[29] The film's first half was praised for its humor and unpredictability, with Times Now calling it a "humorous, heartwarming, and feel-good approach to relationships."[30] However, the second half drew criticism for losing momentum and leaving subplots unresolved. The Hollywood Reporter India noted that the film "drifts along in the second half without accomplishing anything substantial."[31] Rediff.com was harsher, labeling it a "meandering mess."[28]
Thematically, the film was appreciated for addressing issues like infidelity, abortion, and LGBTQIA+ representation with sensitivity.[32] Filmfare rated it 3.5/5, commending Basu’s earnest storytelling,[33] while Bollywood Hungama gave it 4/5, calling it a "refreshing, one-of-a-kind musical entertainer.”
References
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- ^ "Anupam Kher Says 'All Dreams Come True' As He Records Song With Pritam For Anurag Basu's Metro In Dino; Watch". News18 India. 2 April 2023.
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- ^ "'Zamaana Lage', first song from 'Metro In Dino', is here". The Hindu. 28 May 2025. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ "Qatra Qatra song from Metro In Dino: Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan's number reminds fans of KK's Alvida". Hindustan Times. 9 June 2025. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
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