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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
The Print
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Print
‘Metro…In Dino' teaser has dropped—and fans can't stop missing KK
KK had lent his voice to two of the most iconic tracks from Life…in a Metro — Alvida and O Meri Jaan. He died of a heart attack in May 2022. The first look of Metro…In Dino was revealed through the teaser of its song, Zamaana Lage – composed by Pritam and sung by Arijit Singh and Shashwat Singh. Released just four days ago, the clip has already gathered over 12 million views on YouTube. Yet, amid the excitement around the song and Basu's latest film, an emptiness lingers. Fans are unable to get over the absence of singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, better known as KK. New Delhi: Anurag Basu is returning to filmmaking after five years with Metro…In Dino. The film is a spiritual sequel to his 2007-hit Life in a…Metro, which captured the interconnected lives of nine individuals living in Mumbai. 'Won't be the same without KK's vocals. Pritam and KK produced some of the greatest pieces like O Meri Jaan and Alvida. Hoping for a similar song in this album! Thank you Pritam,' wrote Instagram user rahulrome813 under Pritam's post. Another fan, i_m_n_i_k, wrote: 'The only thing I miss the most is there will be no song of KK sir (legend gone too soon).' A third comment on the video read: 'Pritam and Arijit Singh is good for this movie but KK is a legend. Miss you sir.' User ifhadofficial summed up the collective emotion: 'Pritam (has) still not found a replacement for KK. I think it's impossible.' Zamaana Lage The minute-long teaser video captures Mumbai's new and evolved cityscape, which has undergone several changes since the release of Life in a…Metro 18 years ago. The full song will release later today. With Qaiser Ul Jafri's poignant lyrics in the backdrop, the teaser introduces the film's main characters: Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Ali Fazal, Saswata Chatterjee, Neena Gupta, Anupam Kher, Pankaj Tripathi and Konkona Sen Sharma. 'The city takes away more than what it gives,' says a voiceover toward the end. From the original cast of Life in a… Metro– which included Shilpa Shetty, Kangana Ranaut, Kay Kay Menon, Shiney Ahuja and Dharmendra – only Konkona Sen Sharma returns for the new film. Sharing the teaser on Instagram, she wrote: 'When music meets poetry… magic happens! #ZamaanaLage — a modern ghazal for today's soul. #MetroInDino | Song drops 28th May | In cinemas 4th July.' She also paid a heartfelt tribute to Irrfan, her co-star in Life in a… Metro: 'Here's to you, Irrfan. Miss you always.' Produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Anurag Basu, and Taani Basu, Metro…In Dino is scheduled to release in theatres on 4 July. (Edited by Zoya Bhatti)
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Zamaana Lage', first song from ‘Metro In Dino', is here
'Zamaana Lage', the vibey first song from Anurag Basu's Metro In Dino, was launched in Mumbai on the appropriately cloudy evening of Wednesday (May 28). Composed by Pritam, who also created the iconic soundtrack of the first Metro film, 'Zamaana Lage' is described as a 'modern ghazal', and is voiced by Arijit Singh and Shashwat Singh. Qaisar Ul Jafri has penned the lyrics. with additional verses by Sandeep Shrivastava. Themed around monsoons, and the quiet stirrings of a fresh romance, the track checks in with the multiple couples — some young, one old and another middle-aged — whose lives form the patchwork of Metro In Dino. A spiritual sequel to Life in a… Metro, the new film features Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, Ali Fazal, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Konkona Sen Sharma, Pankaj Tripathi, Neena Gupta, Anupam Kher and Saswata Chatterjee. Sen Sharma, interestingly, is a returning cast member from the first film. The album of Metro In Dino will have a total of ten songs. At the event, Pritam revealed that Aditya Roy Kapur has voiced the musical portions of his character in the film. Roy Kapur said, 'As an actor so when you are shooting the songs you have this beautiful words that you have to kind of act like you are singing them but it adds so much depth to everything and the songs always kind of take the story forward and I'm looking forward to hearing all 10 ..I haven't heard all of them. But I am sure it's gonna be amazing.' Metro In Dino will release in theatres on July 4, 2025.
News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Metro In Dino Song Zamaana Lage: The 'OG' Bollywood Is Back With Arijit-Pritam's Soulful Track
Last Updated: Zamaana Lage from Metro In Dino captures Mumbai's love tales with Arijit Singh's soul-stirring vocals and Pritam's nostalgic magic. The first song from Metro… In Dino is finally here, and it promises a soulful journey through love and life in Mumbai. Titled Zamaana Lage, the track reunites music maestro Pritam with Arijit Singh and Shashwat Singh, delivering a heartwarming ballad that beautifully ties the film's interconnected stories together. Directed by Anurag Basu, Metro… In Dino is a spiritual successor to the 2007 film Life in a… Metro and explores multiple urban relationships. The song's music video gives a glimpse into the lives of its ensemble cast. Sara Ali Khan and Aditya Roy Kapur share a gentle romantic arc, where he sees her off at the metro. Konkona Sen Sharma's character seems hesitant about accepting affection from Pankaj Tripathi. Elsewhere, Saswata Chatterjee appears to be quietly observing Neena Gupta and Anupam Kher's characters in the alleys of Kolkata. Another segment shows the evolving, possibly troubled, dynamic between Ali Fazal and Fatima Sana Shaikh's characters. Through these snapshots of romance and complexity, Zamaana Lage threads everything together with music that feels warm, lived-in, and quintessentially Bollywood. The lyrics, penned by Qaisar Ul Jafri with contributions from Sandeep Shrivastava, explore the idea of giving love another chance—despite the risks of heartbreak. Fans were quick to react with nostalgia and emotion. 'Pritam da & Arijit da the duo is back to serve!!!" wrote one user. Another added, 'Arijit Singh's voice in Zamaana Lage is pure magic — soulful and deeply emotional. Every word he sings feels like it's coming straight from the heart." One listener declared, 'This one's going straight to my playlist," while another summed it up simply: 'The OG Bollywood is back." With Zamaana Lage, Anurag Basu and Pritam seem ready to revive the emotional soundscape of early 2000s Hindi cinema. Metro… In Dino releases in theatres on July 4, and if this song is any indication, fans can expect an emotionally rich musical drama. First Published:
India.com
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Metro..In Dinos First Track ‘Zamaana Lage' Teaser Out: A Soulful Glimpse Into Modern Love Unveiled
New Delhi: The first look at the soulful and heartfelt song 'Zamaana Lage' from the upcoming film Dino is finally here. This song, which beautifully captures modern love and relationships, will be fully released on 28th May as the opening track of the movie's soundtrack. Dino is the final part of Anurag Basu's trilogy that began with Life in a… Metro and continued with Ludo. Produced by Bhushan Kumar and presented by Gulshan Kumar & T-Series alongside Anurag Basu Productions, the film paints a colourful and emotional picture of life in today's bustling Indian cities. The song brings together the brilliant team of composer Pritam and director Anurag Basu once again. Sung by Arijit Singh and Shashwat Singh, 'Zamaana Lage' draws inspiration from the timeless poetry of Qaisar Ul Jafri, blending the classic ghazal form with a fresh, modern sound. Additional lyrics by Sandeep Shrivastava add even more depth to this beautiful composition. The complete song will be released on 28th May. Watch The Teaser Here: Pritam shared, 'With Qaisar Ul Jafri's timeless poetry, we wanted to revive the ghazal as a form — not as nostalgia, but as something emotionally alive and relevant today, and bring it into the mainstream. With its rich history and timeless depth, we felt it doesn't always have to live in a classical soundscape. A ghazal can be pop — it can be modern in sound and structure, while still holding on to its poetic soul. That's what we've tried to do with this song: reimagine the ghazal for today's generation.' The teaser also introduces an impressive star cast including Anupam Kher, Pankaj Tripathi, Konkona Sen Sharma, Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Ali Fazal, Neena Gupta, and Saswata Chatterjee, giving viewers a glimpse of their intertwined stories and the emotional journey of love in today's world.
