Ali Fazal comes full circle: From Joy Lobo in 3 Idiots to lead musician in Metro... In Dino
Ali Fazal is revisiting his musical roots in Anurag Basu's upcoming film, Metro... In Dino, a spiritual successor to Life in a... Metro. Fazal, who debuted as a guitar-playing student in 3 Idiots, now plays Akash, a musician navigating modern relationships. He describes the role as deeply personal and praises director Basu and co-star Fatima Sana Shaikh.
Ali Fazal
, known for his wide-ranging performances in Indian and international cinema, is set to return to his musical roots with his upcoming film
Metro... In Dino
, directed by
Anurag Basu
. The film, a spiritual successor to Basu's acclaimed
Life in a... Metro
(2007).
Fazal plays Akash, a musician navigating life and relationships in the chaos of urban India. This marks a nostalgic return for the actor, who began his Bollywood journey with a brief but memorable role as Joy Lobo, the guitar-playing student in
3 Idiots
(2009).
Reflecting on the symmetry in his career, Fazal shared, 'It feels like life has come full circle. Joy Lobo was my first break and now, years later, I get to play another musician—this time as a leading man.
It's a beautiful, poetic return.'
Over the years, Fazal has built a diverse portfolio—from historical dramas like
Victoria & Abdul
to gritty series like
Mirzapur
. Yet, he describes this role as 'deeply personal,' crediting Basu for creating an emotionally rich world. He also praised co-star Fatima Sana Shaikh and called the collaboration 'rewarding.'
With an ensemble cast and Basu's signature storytelling,
Metro... In Dino
promises to be a soulful exploration of modern relationships. For Fazal, it's more than just a role—it's a reminder that 'no matter where life takes you, the music never really stops.'
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