Anurag Basu Remembers Irrfan, KK At Metro In Dino Song Launch: 'There Are So Many...'
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Konkona Sen Sharma, Anurag Basu recall late Irrfan Khan during Metro...In Dino shoot, as first song Zamaana Lage launches in Mumbai.
At the Mumbai launch event for Metro…In Dino's first track, Zamaana Lage, the film's team was in high spirits—but they couldn't help remembering an integral part of the Metro franchise. The absence of late actor Irrfan Khan was deeply felt by everyone involved, especially Konkona Sen Sharma and director Anurag Basu.
For those who recall, Konkona and Irrfan's pairing in the 2007 film Life In A Metro was widely loved. The new film is considered a spiritual sequel, making his absence all the more emotional.
Reflecting on the shoot, Konkona shared, 'There were so many moments when I missed him during the shoot of the film. Zamaane lagenge unko bhulaane mein… It happened many times, but I don't want to say what and when, because when you watch the film, I think you'll know when. Today, we'll celebrate."
Anurag Basu also opened up about the moment on set that brought back intense memories and made Konkona emotional. 'There were many moments during the shoot when we missed him. There was a scene we were shooting with Konkona, and right in the middle of the scene, she exchanged a look with me and she started crying…Let's not go there," he shared.
The filmmaker went on to say the team missed more than just Irrfan. 'We miss Irrfan. We also miss KK very much. There were a lot of people whom we missed while shooting; the cameraman, my art director Rajat Poddar… There are so many who are not there in this room, sitting with us."
About Life in a… Metro
Life in a… Metro (2007), directed by Anurag Basu, told several stories about love and life in Mumbai. One of the most-loved tracks of the film was the sweet romance between Irrfan Khan and Konkona Sen Sharma. Irrfan played Monty, a kind and funny man, while Konkona played Shruti, a quiet and thoughtful woman, looking for love.
Irrfan, KK death
Both Irrfan Khan and singer KK (Krishnakumar Kunnath) passed away in 2020, leaving a deep impact on Indian cinema and music. Irrfan died on April 29 after battling a rare cancer. Just over a month later, on May 31, KK, who sang memorable songs in the film, passed away after a concert in Kolkata, shocking fans who grew up listening to his soulful voice.
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