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NDTV
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Pritam To NDTV On Making Music For Metro In Dino: "Anurag Basu Exploded At Me During The Film Because..."
New Delhi: There are bound to be fireworks on the big screen when filmmaker Anurag Basu and music composer Pritam join forces. Having already created magic in the musical Life in a Metro, 18 years ago, fans were ecstatic on their return with the film's spiritual successor Metro In Dino. An ensemble cast featuring Anupam Kher, Neena Gupta, Konkona Sen Sharma, Pankaj Tripathi, Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, Ali Fazal, and Fatima Sana Shaikh, and a fresh bunch of songs to swoon to - Metro In Dino has once again been a musical extravaganza. In an exclusive conversation with NDTV, Pritam talks about his long association with Anurag Basu, and when asked about the pressure of creating an album for an already hit franchise, he says, "I am always stressed!" On Anurag Basu Calling Pritam His Alter-Ego Anurag Basu and Pritam first collaborated for the 2006 romantic thriller Gangster, led by Emraan Hashmi, Kangana Ranaut, and Shiney Ahuja. Then came Life in a Metro in 2007, which flipped the ballgame for them completely. It's been more than a decade, and somehow, Pritam has become an inseparable part of Anurag Basu's films. A pic on X Pritam reacts to the 'alter-ego' tag as he says, "We are always trying to change things around. He keeps adding and subtracting things from his movies, and I do the same thing with the music. Our tastes are similar. He's younger than me by age, but much wiser." Speaking of arguments and creative differences, Pritam adds," I trust him blindly. Whatever he's saying, I know it is right. I think it's the same vice versa. He agrees with me when he believes I am right. If I'm doing something in a flow, he will never ask me to stop. He might explode if some delivery timelines don't match. It has happened once in Metro, Ludo was in COVID, and there was no time to explode. They were in Barfi too." Life In A Metro Vs Metro In Dino With songs like In Dino, Alvida, O Meri Jaan, Baatein Kuch Ankahee Si - the Life in a Metro album was one of the rare gems where every song stood out. But Pritam breaks that reverie as he says that the album only found love over the years. It had not landed when it was released back then. Not compared to the cult status it gained over the years. Pritam says, " Life in a Metro music also did not land as such. The album found love over the years. At that time, when it came, a rock album in a Hindi film milieu was a very odd thing. The full album had traces of Rock music. Initially, it was a shock. In Dino was more of a Hindi song, so it was accepted faster. But O Meri Jaan, Rishtey, and then Alvida became popular after 7-8 years of their release. It stayed in college circuits, but popularity came much later." "Also, Life in a Metro and Metro in Dino are vastly different. The format is the same, sure, but that's about it. It is a little unfair to compare the two films even musically because, like I mentioned, the Life in a Metro album found an audience much later." Metro In Dino - Ghazal With A Touch Of Pop While Life in a Metro was all about rock, Metro in Dino was all about experimenting with the beauty of Ghazals. Further elaborating on why the two films and Pritam's approach to the music were different, the music composer shares, " Metro In Dino, we did not go much into rock, it's overdone now. We thought of incorporating Ghazals in a rock format. This idea I had for Barfi! and Ludo too - but we did not use them. We wanted to use ghazal in a rock or pop format. So we went scouring through a lot of ghazals, which is a big miss. We have a misconception that ghazals are songs, but it's the lyrics. It's a collection of shers, it is poetry, and I can interpret it however I want." " Zamaane Lage is in a pop format, I made a dark blue format of it. I broke the format a little. The whole idea was to break the typical semi-classical format. If an Indie guy like Anuv Jain starts using ghazals, because the lyrics are incredible, it will be great," he concludes. Aditya Roy Kapur Channelling Rahul Jaykar From Aashiqui 2 One of the biggest revelations at the music launch event of Metro in Dino was Aditya Roy Kapur singing a version of Ishq Ya Tharak from the film. Aditya Roy Kapur makes his debut as a singer with 'Ishq Ya Tharak', loved the lyrics lol 😂 pehle mujhe Ghost kiya phir mujhe toast kiya! #MetroInDino — Samina Shaikh 🇮🇳 (@saminaUFshaikh) June 23, 2025 Fans could not help but think of his character Rahul Jaykar from Aashiqui 2, where he played the role of a musician. Pritam agrees as he says, "Aditya is a damn good singer. That whole concept was made for the launch of the album. It's not in the movie, and it's not in the album either. Aditya has a more qawwali version of Ishq ya Tharak in the song. He has a very sweet voice. What happens is that the advantage of an actor singing is that he knows exactly how to emote well, and that worked for Aditya." " Jagga Jasoos Needed Two More Months" Anurag Basu's Jagga Jaasoos was ahead of its time, so say many. Probably why it did not find its audience. Pritam says, "I love Jagga Jasoos. I hope they re-release it and it is rediscovered. It was brilliant. That film needed two more months. It is the best film I have worked in." On War 2 Pritam says he had a blast in Ayan Mukerji's Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani. And now the duo are back in War 2. However, the music composer is not working on the entire film. He says, "Yash Raj has a format of two songs, and I'm doing just that. But I'm not the kind of person who likes the two-song format. I have decided I won't do movies if I'm not doing the full soundscape. I'm very clear about that. I have to enjoy what I'm doing, and it will be one movie at a time." On Working With Karan Johar While most people think of Anurag Basu as soon as Pritam comes into the mix, other directors have done extensive work with him, too. One of them is Karan Johar, who worked with Pritam in one of his biggest hits - Ae Dil Hai Mushkil. Recalling his first meeting with Karan for the film, Pritam says, "First day, Karan narrated the movie was the first day we were going to meet Karan. I made a collection of seven songs. Out of that, Channa Mereya, Alizeh and Bulleya got locked in that meeting only. I got psyched." To say the least, Pritam's journey has been nothing short of extraordinary at the movies. It's been 20 years, and after working with some of the finest filmmakers in the business, he reiterates that he wants to prioritise what works for him and what doesn't. Till then, we have War 2 to look forward to as we continue to play Metro In Dino songs on loop.
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Sitaare Zameen Par' Box Office collection day 24: Aamir Khan and Genelia Deshmukh starrer crosses Rs 160 crore mark; mints Rs 3 crore on 4th Sunday
Aamir Khan and Genelia Deshmukh 's latest film 'Sitaare Zameen Par' is proving to be one of the year's big hits. Released on 20 June, this sports drama kicked off with a bang and is still pulling crowds into theatres. Now, after completing its fourth weekend, the film has crossed the huge Rs 160 crore mark. 'Sitaare Zameen Par' collection According to early numbers from Sacnilk, 'Sitaare Zameen Par' earned Rs 3 crore on Sunday in India. This pushed its total domestic collection to a healthy Rs 160.75 crore. Though it saw a slight dip on Friday, collecting only Rs 90 lakh when it began its fourth week, it bounced back nicely over the weekend. On its 23rd day, which was the fourth Saturday since release, the film collected Rs 2.50 crore. What the film is about Directed by RS Prasanna, 'Sitaare Zameen Par' is a heartwarming mix of sports, comedy and emotions. In the film, Aamir Khan plays a basketball coach who is suspended and asked to do community service. His new job? To train a group of players with disabilities for an upcoming tournament. The film stands out because it features ten neurodivergent actors who are making their acting debut. They include Aroush Datta as Satbir, Gopi Krishnan Varma as Guddu, Vedant Sharmaa as Bantu, Naman Misra as Hargovind, Rishi Shahani as Sharmaji, Rishabh Jain as Raju, Ashish Pendse as Sunil Gupta, Samvit Desai as Karim Qureshi, Simran Mangeshkar as Golu Khan, and Aayush Bhansali as Lotus. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Do you have a mouse? Desert Order Undo Their performances have brought honesty and freshness to the story, which has touched many hearts. Facing new competition Even with its strong run, 'Sitaare Zameen Par' has had to tackle fresh competition. Several new films have come out, giving audiences plenty of choice. Anurag Basu's multi-starrer ' Dino', Shanaya Kapoor 's first film opposite Vikrant Massey called 'Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan', and Rajkummar Rao's much-awaited 'Maalik' have SZP a good fight at the Box office. On top of that, Hollywood's 'Superman' also arrived. Still, Aamir and Genelia's film has managed to hold its own and keep fans coming. Review 'Sitaare Zameen Par' has received decent reviews too. The Times of India gave it a 3.5-star rating. Their review said, 'The film mixes sentiment with spunk, avoiding overly preachy tones. ID (intellectual disabilities) is described through relatable lines like, 'Humaari kismat haathon pe nahi, chromosome pe likh ke aati hai (Our destiny isn't written on our palms — it's written in our chromosomes).' While the underdog sports narrative and troubled-coach arc feel familiar, the film's heart and humour keep it engaging. ' But it wasn't all glowing. They also pointed out, 'That said, the story does wander. Subplots involving his mother, Preeto (Dolly Ahluwalia Tewari), and their butler Daulatji (Bijendra Kala) contribute little to the core story. A few other sequences feel stretched, and pacing suffers in parts. The climax gets overly sentimental in parts. Some scenes, like the team managing airfare and accommodation for the final match, come across as convenient and trite. '
Pink Villa
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Metro In Dino Day 5 India Box Office: Anurag Basu's movie sees a slight surge in bookings courtesy 'Discount Tuesday'; Adds Rs 2.75 crore net
Metro... In Dino, directed by Anurag Basu and starring Ali Fazal, Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Nina Gupta, Anupam Kher, Pankaj Tripathi, Konkona Sen Sharma and others, saw a 10 percent growth in its collections on day 5, from Monday, courtesy 'Discount Tuesday', where tickets are priced in the Rs 99 - 149 vicinity for the standard version. With Rs 2.75 crore net on Tuesday, the 5 day total of the movie in India, stands at Rs 21 crore. The Day Wise Net India Collections Of Dino Are As Under Dino Is Heading For A Rs 25 Crore Net Week 1; While It Is Low, The Trend Is Steady, Indicating Niche Level Acceptance Dino's week 1 is heading towards the Rs 25 crore mark, a low number for a film made at a budget of Rs 85 crore excluding p&a. However, it is the strong trend of the movie that will hopefully help it sustain in the metros. The competition in week 2 gets fierce with Superman, Maalik and Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan flooding the marketplace. If the film manages a similar 2nd Friday as 1st Thursday, it will be on its way to net around Rs 45 crore net in India in its full run. If the drop on 2nd Friday is drastic, it may struggle to net even Rs 40 crore, and finish in the same range as Kajol's Maa. Dino Requires Atleast Rs 55 Crore Net In India To Breakeven Metro... In Dino requires atleast Rs 55 crore net in India to ensure that the movie breaks even. This number looks like a task at the moment but the niche acceptance of the movie has ensured that even in the worst case, the loss from the film won't be as much as it could have been, had the movie been rejected. Dino In Theatres After Dino, Anurag Basu gears up for the next and final schedule of his untitled next with Kartik Aaryan and Sreeleela. While you wait for that movie, you can watch Dino in theatres. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more box office updates.
India Today
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
9 upcoming theatrical releases of July 2025
9 upcoming theatrical releases of July 2025 June 26, 2025 From 'Maalik' to 'I Know What You Did Last Summer', here are nine upcoming theatrical releases of July 2025. Maalik is a crime-thriller chronicling a man's (Rajkummar Rao) ascent from society's fringes to gangster dominance. The film is scheduled to release on July 11. Credit: YouTube/Tips Official Maalik The romantic-drama featuring Vikrant Massey and Shanaya Kapoor explores the relationship between two visually impaired individuals. The movie is scheduled to release on July 11. Credit: Zee Studios Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan Dino arriving in theaters on July 4, depicts the myriad nuances of contemporary love in a city that never stops moving. Credit: Instagram/adityaroykapur Dino Set against the backdrop of youth, rebellion, and love, Saiyaara-releases on July 11. The film marks the acting debut of Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda. Credit: YRF Saiyaara Ajay Devgn is back with his signature charm and swagger in the action-packed sequel. The film also features Mrunal Thakur and is scheduled to release on July 25. Credit: Jio Studios Son of Sardaar 2 Releasing on July 18, Tanvi The Great tells the inspiring story of Tanvi Raina, a young woman with autism. It also stars Anupam Kher. Credit: IMDb Tanvi The Great Releasing on July 25, Fantastic 4 reboot shows Marvel's first superheroes defending the Earth from Galactus and his mysterious Herald, the Silver Surfer-all while holding onto the bond that makes them a family. Credit: Marvel Entertainment Fantastic 4 When Papa Smurf is mysteriously kidnapped by the evil wizards Razamel and Gargamel, Smurfette-voiced by global icon Rihanna-leads the Smurfs on a daring rescue mission. Smurfs releases on July 18. Smurfs The film releasing on July 18, revives the classic slasher spirit with a modern twist. A group of five friends find their darkest secret resurfacing as they are hunted by a mysterious figure. I Know What You Did Last Summer
News18
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Sara Ali Khan Looks Fierce In A Red Jumpsuit With Bold Lipstick
Sara Ali Khan looked radiant in a red, pinstripe jumpsuit paired with a matching red and white watch. Sara Ali Khan is currently gearing up for the release of her upcoming movie, Metro In Dino. This multi-starrer is set to release next month. Ahead of the release of the movie, she attended a promotional event for the film with the rest of the cast. Sara Ali Khan's look for the event caught everyone's attention as she looked fierce in a red jumpsuit. Sara Ali Khan looked radiant in a red, pinstripe jumpsuit paired with a matching red and white watch. She wore a striking, red lipstick and used dainty jewellery to accessorise her look. She wore strappy heels to complete her look. The actress opted for subtle makeup besides the lipstick, and rocked some power poses as she posed for the paps. The fitted silhouette added a flirty touch to the overall look. Have a look here: Meanwhile, Metro In Dino carries forward the legacy of the interconnected stories in Life In A Metro, which was released in 2007. It is set to explore the complexities of modern-day relationships in the fast-paced world. The film is slated for release on July 4. The romantic drama draws its title from the popular song In Dino from the previous film. It is written and directed by Anurag Basu. In his signature storytelling style, the filmmaker has weaved together four different stories of love, heartbreak and human connection in the upcoming flick. Metro In Dino is produced by T-Series Films and Anurag Basu Productions. The film's dialogue is written by Samrat Chakraborty. The film, shot across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Lucknow, has been generating enough buzz online for its emotionally rich, layered narratives. Set to release on July 4, Metro In Dino also stars Aditya Roy Kapur, Pankaj Tripathi, Konkona Sen Sharma, Anupam Kher, Neena Gupta, Fatima Sana Shaikh, and Ali Fazal. Metro In Dino is poised to be a heartfelt slice-of-life drama with multiple storylines interwoven through a city's emotional chaos. First Published:
