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Rohan Gurbaxani on working with Anurag Basu in Metro… In Dino, says the big challenge is: ‘You don't get…'

Rohan Gurbaxani on working with Anurag Basu in Metro… In Dino, says the big challenge is: ‘You don't get…'

India.com06-07-2025
From playing the role of Aman Batra in Made in Heaven to playing the endearing Ayaan in Bandish Bandits, Rohan Gurbaxani has quietly carved his space in the hearts of OTT audiences. Now, he steps into his biggest film yet — Anurag Basu's Metro… In Dino, a spiritual successor to the 2007 cult classic Life in a… Metro.
And it's not just the scale or the cast that makes this project stand out for Rohan — it's the unpredictability of Basu's process. What was the main challenge for Rohan Gurbaxani?
When asked about the most unexpected part of working on the film, Rohan didn't hesitate, 'One main challenge was… how do you go on set and prepare for what you're going to say, without knowing what you're going to say?'
He further added, 'I think that is a massive challenge that you get used to, because he tells you, 'This is my process.' And I know it's a different process from where you may have come from — Excel, Tiger Baby, and these other production houses — but he says, 'Trust my process, and we'll be able to create a beautiful film.' So, having a director who gives you that reassurance from the very beginning — that you're in good hands — and then actually seeing his work and the final product, you realise he really does create this magic where, in the end, it all comes together.' Which segment of the film features Rohan Gurbaxani?
When asked about his role in the film, Rohan revealed that he stars opposite Konkona Sen Sharma and Pankaj Tripathi — both actors of the original Metro.
He said, 'We've grown up watching them. To be around them, watch how they approach a scene, how they break down characters — it was a complete learning experience.' Rohan was the youngest in the entire cast
Calling himself 'the youngest in the entire cast,' Rohan said the opportunity to observe seasoned actors up close was the 'biggest takeaway' of the shoot. About Metro… In Dino
With a heartfelt blend of modern-day emotions, layered storytelling, and a stellar ensemble cast, Metro… In Dino promises to be a refreshing follow-up to its iconic predecessor. Backed by Anurag Basu's distinct narrative style and soul-stirring music by Pritam, the film explores love, loneliness, and rediscovery in the chaos of urban life. Catch this much-anticipated drama unfold on the big screen as Metro… In Dino hits theatres on July 4, 2024.
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