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News18
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Jason Schwartzman Recalls Working With ‘Real Legend' Irrfan: ‘It's So Sad...'
Last Updated: Jason Schwartzman gets emotional talking about his The Darjeeling Limited co-star Irrfan. He further recalls catching a show of Quantum Of Solace at a theatre in India. Jason Schwartzman's association with India dates back to the mid-2000s. A large portion of Wes Anderson's The Darjeeling Limited were shot in Rajasthan's Jodhpur and Udaipur. The film starring Jason, Owen Wilson and Adrian Brody also had prominent Indian influences. For instance, most of the album had film score music composed by late auteur Satyajit Ray. Wes, in fact, had said that it was the legend's works like Charulata, among others, that made him want to come to India. Interestingly, The Darjeeling Limited also had Irrfan in a cameo appearance. Speaking to News18 exclusively, Jason says he vividly and fondly remembers Irrfan. Jason, in fact, gets emotional as he talks about the late actor, grieving his loss even today. 'I don't watch a lot of [Indian] movies. I won't say that I'm totally well-versed and aware [with Indian actors]. In The Darjeeling Limited, I got to work with a real legend. It's so sad that he passed away. Just to see the way he was… never mind! If I talk about him, I'll get too sad," he tells us. The other thing he remembers from his India trip is the love Indians hold in their heart for movies. During the shoot, Jason along with the team of The Darjeeling Limited went to catch a show of Quantum Of Solace on the big screen. 'There's so much love for movies and cinema in India. One of the best experiences that I've had in my life was going to watch a new James Bond film [in India] when it had come out. The whole group went to watch it. It was like heaven! I saw a bunch of non-James Bond films as well," Jason recalls. Jason is now gearing up for the release of HBO's Mountainhead created by Jesse Armstrong of Succession fame. Talking about it, he says, 'In my opinion, there are definitely parts that are physical and funny and bonkers that I didn't see in Succession. I always use this analogy about a band. If you like a band or a musician and they release something new and you listen to it, you know that it's their style and only they could've written it and yet, there's a new quality." The Asteroid City and The Grand Budapest Hotel actor continues, 'Maybe they used a new instrument or they worked with a new producer or they've a new guitar player. And this new flavour adds so much to the shelf of what they do. Mountainhead is clearly a Jesse Armstrong piece in style but it's also him with all of us." Mountainhead also stars Steve Carell, Cory Michael Smith and Ramy Youssef. First Published: May 31, 2025, 05:05 IST
News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Anurag Basu Remembers Irrfan, KK At Metro In Dino Song Launch: 'There Are So Many...'
Last Updated: Konkona Sen Sharma, Anurag Basu recall late Irrfan Khan during 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. First Published: May 28, 2025, 22:00 IST
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Konkona Sensharma was in tears missing Irrfan Khan during Metro In Dino shoot, says Anurag Basu: ‘We miss him, KK'
The 2007 film Life In A Metro was an anomaly in every way. A Bollywood ensemble that didn't consist of any Khans or Kapoors, did not have large-scale dance numbers, and did not have a traditional happy ending. Out of the several characters in the film, Konkona Sensharma's and Irrfan Khan's characters did manage to find their happy ending after the two realised their love for each other. Now, after 18 years, Basu has come back with a sequel, Metro In Dino, and while promoting the release of the song 'Zamaana Lage' from the film, the director remembered actor Irrfan and singer KK. While Irrfan played the role of Monty in the film, KK sang two of the most famous tracks from the film's album: 'Alvida' and 'O Meri Jaan'. As the new cast took to the stage at the promotional event in Mumbai, Basu admitted missing Irrfan and shared how Konkona teared up while filming as she missed Irrfan. He said, 'We were shooting a scene, and the tone for it was a little similar to a scene from the first film. Suddenly, Konkona started crying, and even right now, I am worried that the same will happen if someone asks a question about him. We miss him; we miss KK very much, and there are many others who are missing now, with whom we collaborated earlier.' ALSO READ: Pankaj Tripathi recalls being scolded by director for adding humour to his roles, wants innocence in real life Konkona and Irrfan played each other's love interests in the first film, and she also happens to be the only returning member of the original cast. Konkona also spoke at the song launch event and shared that she got emotional listening to the song. She also appreciated her co-star Pankaj Tripathi and shared that 'it was a lot of fun' working with him. Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Ali Fazal, Anupam Kher, Neena Gupta, Fatima Sana Shaikh were also present at the event.
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Business Standard
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
Metro in Dino first look: Anurag Basu reveals teaser with song Zamaana Lage
With a fantastic cast on board, the excitement of fans has been over the roof ever since the movie 'Metro in Dino' was announced. The creators of the film have released a teaser for its first song, Zamaana Lage. The song also emphasises how these characters' lives are interconnected as they struggle emotionally with modern relationships and love. The first look of 'Zamaana Lage' has been revealed by the makers alongside. The whole song will be released on May 28, 2025. And on July 4, 2025, the movie is scheduled to hit the theatres. Metro in Dino 1st look: Teaser talk Konkana Sen Sharma, an actor who also played the role in the first part, "Life in a Metro," posted the video along with a heartfelt message, mentioning the late actor Irrfan, who co-starred with her in the first movie. In the sequel, Konkana is paired with actor Pankaj Tripathi. 'When music meets poetry, magic happens! #Zamaane Lage— a modern ghazal for today's soul. Song Teaser Out Now from 'Metro ' #MetroInDino | 28th May song drop | 4th July in cinemas. Here's to you, Irrfan, miss you always (sic).' Actress Fatima Sana Shaikh also shared the video clip of the song on Instagram alongside the caption, "When music meets poetry… magic happens! #ZamaanaLage — a modern ghazal for today's soul Song Teaser Out Now from 'Metro…In Dino' #MetroInDino | 28th May song drop | 4th July in cinemas." "The city has changed, and so have the stories," is how the video begins with the words. Bollywood actors Aditya Roy Kapur and Sara Ali Khan are then seen standing side by side at a train station. Sara's character embraces the energy of the city, while Aditya's character is shown soaking in the beauty of the mountains. In the meantime, actor Fatima Sana Shaikh's character falls in love with actor Ali Fazal's character, who will be seen as a singer. Metro in Dino teaser: About the song, 'Zamaana Lage' The powerful voices of Arijit Singh and Shashwat Singh give life to "Zamaana Lage," a composition by the versatile Pritam. Lyricist Sandeep Shrivastava adds poignant layers to the piece, which also draws poetic inspiration from the ageless lyrics of Qaisar Ul Jafri. Thus, the song creates a nostalgic yet fresh feel by blending the senses of modern music with the spirit of classical ghazal. Netizens reaction to the Dino teaser For the second part, fans expressed similar feelings and commented about how they would miss Irrfan. One of the social media users commented, 'Irrfan Khan will be missed (sic),' while another wrote, 'Amazing! But I will really miss Irfan Khan Sir in it! When I think of this movie, I think of the performance that etched in my heart, especially of you and Irfan Sir (sic).' A third user recalled Irfan's performance and wrote, 'I immediately missed and remembered Irrfan Khan (sic). The cast of this sequel, which features Anupam Kher, Konkona Sen Sharma, Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, Pankaj Tripathi, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Ali Fazal, Neena Gupta, and Saswata Chatterjee, will take us into a world of contemporary romance and emotional turmoil. The drama, which was presented by Gulshan Kumar & T-Series in collaboration with Anurag Basu Productions Pvt. Ltd., was co-produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Anurag Basu, and Taani Basuthe.
India Today
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Metro In Dino 1st look: Anurag Basu's film introduces modern love, relationships
The 'Metro In Dino' team unveiled a short video offering the film's first look and a teaser of its debut song, 'Zamaana Lage'. The clip provides a glimpse into the lives of the characters portrayed by Anupam Kher, Pankaj Tripathi, Konkona Sen Sharma, Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Ali Fazal, Neena Gupta, and Saswata video opens with the words, 'The city has changed, and so have the stories.' It then shows Sara Ali Khan and Aditya Roy Kapur standing together at a train station. Aditya's character is seen soaking in the serenity of the mountains, while Sara's character embraces the vibrancy of city life. Meanwhile, Ali Fazal's character, a singer, finds love in Fatima Sana Shaikh's the video here: Konkana Sen Sharma, who was part of the first film, 'Life in a Metro' shared the video along with a special note while giving a special mention to late actor Irrfan, who was her co-star in the first part. This time, she is paired with Pankaj Tripathi.'When music meets poetry, magic happens! #Zamaane Lage— a modern ghazal for today's soul. Song Teaser Out Now from 'Metro '#MetroInDino | 28th May song drop | 4th July in cinemas. Here's to you, Irrfan, miss you always (sic).'Fans also echoed similar sentiments and wrote how they will miss Irrfan in the second part. One of the social media users wrote, 'Irrfan Khan will be missed (sic),' while another commented, 'Amazing! But will really miss Irfan Khan Sir in it! When I think of this movie, I think of the performance that etched in my heart, especially of you and Irfan Sir (sic).' A third user chimed in and wrote, 'I immediately missed and remembered Irrfan Khan (sic).'advertisementSet to release on May 28, the song 'Zamaana Lage' marks a collaboration between composer Pritam and filmmaker Anurag. The song is sung by Arijit Singh and Shashwat Singh, with the entire soundtrack of the film composed by Pritam.'Metro In Dino' will hit the theatres on July Watch
