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NDTV
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Metro In Dino Day 4 Box Office Report: Sara Ali Khan-Aditya Roy Kapur's Film Inching Closer To Rs 20-Crore Mark
Metro In Dino, the spiritual sequel to the 2007 film Life In A Metro, opened in theatres on July 4. The movie, directed by Anurag Basu, had a modest start on its opening day and saw growth over the weekend. The romantic drama, however, is struggling to maintain its pace, recording a dip in collections on its first Monday. On Day 4, Metro In Dino earned Rs 2.50 crore at the box office, as per a report by industry tracker Sacnilk. This brings the film's total box office collection to Rs 19.25 crore. It is now eyeing to cross the Rs 20-crore mark. Metro In Dino, mounted on a reported budget of Rs 85 crore, witnessed an overall Hindi occupancy rate of 15.66 percent on July 7. The makers also announced tickets for Metro In Dino starting Rs 99 on Tuesday. View this post on Instagram A post shared by tseriesfilms (@tseriesfilms) Metro In Dino features an ensemble cast of Neena Gupta, Anupam Kher, Konkona Sen Sharma, Pankaj Tripathi, Sara Ali Khan, Aditya Roy Kapur, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Ali Fazal, and Saswata Chatterjee. The story revolves around modern-day relationships set against the backdrop of metro cities Mumbai, New Delhi, Kolkata, and Bengaluru. Metro In Dino, presented by Gulshan Kumar and T-Series in association with Anurag Basu Productions, also marks the reunion of music composer Pritam and director Anurag Basu. The duo has delivered several musical hits, including Gangster: A Love Story, Barfi!, Life In A Metro, Jagga Jasoos, and Ludo. Metro In Dino is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Anurag Basu, and Taani Basu.
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Anurag Basu's greatest miracle was discovering Kangana Ranaut, she rose like a phoenix, giving 'Gangster' the wings it needed to soar: Mahesh Bhatt
Nineteen years ago, gangster: a love story roared onto indian cinema screens, redefining love, betrayal, and heartbreak with a visceral force. directed by anurag basu and produced under the sharp, instinctive eye of mahesh bhatt , the film not only delivered memorable performances by kangana ranaut , emraan hashmi , and shiney ahuja , but also etched itself into the hearts of millions through its soulful music and haunting storytelling. Today, Mahesh Bhatt revisits the extraordinary journey of Gangster , a film he regards not just as a project but as a living, breathing masterpiece — one that was touched by fate and blessed by what he calls the "Film God." In this candid conversation, Bhatt reveals the inspirations, the pivotal choices, and the divine accidents that birthed Gangster . Why do you regard Gangster as your masterpiece? Some films are made, and some are born from a spark the gods themselves strike. In the secretive corners of the entertainment world — from Hollywood's golden avenues to Bollywood's chaotic studios — there is a whispered belief in a force unseen: the Film God. A capricious deity who, with a flick of divine whim, either breathes life into a film or lets it wither. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Invest $200 in Amazon without buying stocks to earn a second salary Marketsall Sign Up Undo In Bollywood, we often say, "Filmen achchhi ban jaati hai, banayi nahi jaati." A film isn't made — it happens. Gangster was one such miracle. Gangster: A Love Story simply "happened"? Exactly. Gangster happened. The film god smiled on it from the very first breath. Every frame seemed touched by destiny. Every note of music trembled with something predestined. It moved through us like a fever dream — alive, unstoppable. And when it hit the screens, it set the box office on fire, creating stars whose light still shines today. You wrote Gangster . How did the idea come to you? The idea didn't come gently — it rushed to my head like blood — violent, undeniable. It was a Sunday morning when it struck. I immediately called Anurag Basu and the entire team, unable to contain the firestorm burning inside me.A good story is like fire: touch it, and it scorches you. Gangster was that fire. It burned everyone who heard it, and they carried its passion into the film. Why did you choose Anurag Basu to direct it? Anurag Basu has an alchemical vision — a rare ability to take a raw spark and give it flesh, blood, and soul. What would you call Anurag Basu's biggest miracle in Gangster ? His greatest miracle was discovering Kangana Ranaut — a wild, untamed force of nature. In her very first role, she rose like a phoenix, giving Gangster the wings it needed to then there was South Korea — such an unexpected, beautiful choice. Cherry blossoms falling like soft rain over broken hearts; a foreign land that felt both alien and achingly familiar. It became a silent, emotional backdrop for Pritam's music. Speaking of music, what role did it play in Gangster ? Ah, the music! Pritam's soundtrack didn't just accompany the film — it possessed album became the fifth best-selling in India for 2006. Millions carried its songs in their hearts."Ya Ali," with Zubeen Garg's haunting voice, crossed oceans and carried the ache of lost love to distant shores."Tu Hi Meri Shab Hai," "Bheegi Bheegi" — each song was like a spell woven tighter around the audience, making the film unforgettable. Tell us about the performances of Kangana Ranaut, Emraan Hashmi, and Shiney Ahuja. The performances were extraordinary. Emraan Hashmi transformed from a boy into a man before our eyes, sharpening his craft to staggering Ahuja haunted the screen, speaking volumes even in his Gulshan Grover , long known for villainy, stunned everyone by revealing a bruised, fragile humanity beneath his tough exterior. Your closing thoughts on Gangster ? Gangster was not just a film. It was love, betrayal, violence, longing — a great, wounded heart beating on didn't end — it ripped its ending from the audience's soul, leaving them shattered and spellbound. Above all, it was Anurag Basu's triumph: his vision, his risk, his reckless surrender to the fire that Gangster in a lifetime, if you're lucky, you can look back and say , Yes. That was a masterpiece. And we were part of it.
