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NDTV
17-07-2025
- 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.
NDTV
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Music Composer Pritam To NDTV On Fans Missing KK In Metro In...Dino: "The Weird Part Is..."
New Delhi: Anurag Basu and music composer Pritam's long-standing collaboration has been a milestone in both their careers. In 2007, they worked in Life in They weaved their magic once again in the musical Metro which was released in theatres on July 4, 2025. Fans are currently enjoying the latest album composed by Pritam in Metro However, the music composer clarifies a doubt that most of the listeners have about KK's song O Meri Jaan from Life in What's Happening In an exclusive conversation with NDTV, Pritam talks about how the most common thing he heard this time was how everyone missed KK, who had sung O Meri Jaan in Life in The music composer said that he was constantly told how Metro felt incomplete without KK's vocals. Addressing the same, he said, "The weird part is, if you see Life in KK's voice is not there in the film. It is James, aka Bangladeshi singer Fahruk Mahfuz Anam, who's singing those songs. O Meri Jaan is Suhail Kaul, and Alvida is James. Life in we had two clear albums. One is with the band, which is in the movie, and one is outside the band. It is your memory of thinking that you've heard KK sing that song, so you feel it's him." Pritam adds, " Baatein Kuch Ankahee Si was Suhail in the video, Adnan in the audio. O Meri Jaan was Suhail in the movie, KK in the audio. Alvida was James in the movie, KK in the audio. So the thing is, you've never really heard KK singing in the movie, in theatres. It is just a misconception out on the Internet." He concluded by saying, "Funnily, Life in album had not landed when it was released. As in, In Dino was as good as Zamaana Lage, but the album won over hearts and got love over the years. It wasn't an instant hit. About KK KK had an untimely death on May 31, 2022, at the age of 53. After a concert, he had complained about feeling uneasy while on his way back to the hotel and had suffered from a cardiac arrest. He collapsed and could not be revived. He was rushed to Calcutta Medical Research Institute (CMRI) at about 10:30 pm, but was declared dead upon arrival. KK and Pritam's magic together in their music compositions is deeply missed. Jannat and Life in albums were their biggest hits together. In A Nutshell
India Today
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Metro… In Dino's melody hits the right notes, but KK's absence echoes loudly
If you've ever played 'Alvida' from 'Life in a... Metro' on a loop after a breakup, you'll know what I mean when I say 'Metro... In Dino' feels incomplete. The music is lovely, the singers are talented, but something is missing: soundtrack of the film is emotional and blends well with the story. The songs feel like another character, just like they did in the first film. But during some of the most important moments, I couldn't help but wish KK's voice was know what it was about KK's music that felt personal and real? It felt like he knew you. Like he'd been through the same heartaches, the same quiet moments when you didn't have the words, but he did. His voice didn't just sing, it stayed with you. Whether you were lying awake at night, missing someone, or staring out of a window on a long bus ride, somehow KK was there, saying, 'Yeah, I get it.' advertisementSpoiler alert: In the scene when Fatima Sana Shaikh's Shruti decides to have an abortion - in quite a gut-wrenching, raw, painful, and massive turning point for her character - the music builds up, trying to shoulder the weight of it all, but without KK's soulful voice, it just doesn't land the same. His voice had that rare ability to make you feel everything, to make sadness sound beautiful. Remember 'Alvida' from the prequel? Remember how it made you feel, when you lost someone special in your life? You felt the pain, you cried when the note hit just right. You entered a world you didn't know how to come back from. That's how KK made us all moment in the film which makes you realise the void after KK's death comes when Chumki (Sara Ali Khan) is struggling with her anger and confusion. She wants to scream, but she can't. When she finally does, Arijit Singh and Papon's voices rise in the background. It sounds nice, no doubt. But for those of us who grew up listening to KK, it feels like a part of the emotion is missing. His voice had a way of expressing pain, love, and loss - all at be fair, the film honours its legacy. The songs aren't forced; they ebb and flow with the narrative, becoming another character, like in the original. It's nostalgic, it's fitting, and for new audiences, it probably checks every box. But for those of us who built our playlists around 'Life in a Metro', who learned to spell heartbreak with KK on repeat, there's a missing piece that no melody can quite patch up. Songs like 'Alvida' or 'O Meri Jaan' stayed with you long after the film ended. 'Metro... In Dino' hits the right emotional chords. But the most important string, the one only KK could pluck, remains heartbreakingly silent. And honestly? Some silences are louder than words.- EndsTrending Reel
Time of India
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Missing KK The Most': Pritam pens a heartfelt note on Metro In Dino album as it resonates with fans
'Metro In Dino', the highly anticipated spiritual sequel to Anurag Basu 's 2007 film 'Life In a Metro', is generating significant buzz, not just for its star-studded cast but also for its musical legacy. The original film featured blockbuster songs, prominently "O Meri Jaan" and "Alvida," both immortalized by the late singer KK, who passed away in 2022. On Saturday, music composer Pritam, the maestro behind the 'Metro In Dino' album, shared a deeply emotional note, expressing how profoundly he missed KK during the album's creation. Pritam's heartfelt tribute to late singer, KK Pritam took to his Instagram account to share a poignant video that began with a touching note: "While we were all busy working on the album for Metro In Dino, one person I find myself missing the most is KK." The video then transitioned into a montage of cherished behind-the-scenes moments, showing Pritam and KK laughing during studio recording sessions. It also featured clips of KK passionately performing "O Meri Jaan" and "Alvida" at concerts, reminding viewers of his immense talent and irreplaceable presence. Fans share grief and nostalgia The video quickly resonated with emotional fans, who flooded the comments section with heartfelt messages. Many expressed the sentiment that the Metro musical experience would simply not be the same without KK's iconic voice. "Metro won't be the same anymore ," one fan lamented. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo Another echoed, "We will miss KK most in Dino!" A third fan highlighted the impact of his past work, stating, "Life in a metro had iconic songs because of kk! The album won't be the same without him." There were also pleas for his posthumous inclusion: "Please use his vocals somewhere in the album. Please." Many tributes underscored his enduring legacy, with one comment reading, "Miss him everyday. His two songs from The Life in a Metro are masterpieces and will never be forgotten. KK FOREVER." About Metro In Dino 'Metro In Dino' features an ensemble cast including Konkona Sen Sharma (the sole returning cast member from the original), Anupam Kher, Pankaj Tripathi, Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Ali Fazal, Neena Gupta, and Saswata Chatterjee. The music for the film is composed by Pritam. The film is officially set to release on July 4, 2025. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Hindustan Times
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
‘Metro won't be the same anymore': Fans react as Pritam shares emotional note on missing KK on Metro In Dino album
Metro In Dino, directed by Anurag Basu, is one of the most anticipated films of the year. It is a sequel to Life In a Metro, which released in 2007, which drew fans due to its blockbuster songs- notably O Meri Jaan and Alvida, both of which were sung by KK. The singer died in 2022. On Saturday, music composer Pritam shared an emotional note stating that he missed KK the most while working on the album. (Also read: Konkona Sen Sharma cried remembering Irrfan Khan during Metro In Dino shoot, reveals Anurag Basu: 'We miss him and KK') In the video shared by Pritam on his Instagram account, a note read, 'While we were all busy working on the album for Metro In Dino, one person I find myself missing the most is KK.' The video then contained BTS moments of Pritam and KK laughing during studio recording sessions, and clips of KK singing O Meri Jaan and Alvida during concerts and performances. A post shared by Pritam (@ipritamofficial) Reacting to the video, emotional fans posted in the comments. A fan wrote, 'Metro wont be the same anymore 💔' A second fan wrote, 'We will miss KK most in Dino!' Another said, 'Life in a metro had iconic songs because of kk!The album won't be the same without him.' A comment read, 'Please use his vocals somewhere in the album. Please.' 'Miss him everyday. His two songs from The Life in a Metro are masterpieces and will never be forgotten. KK FOREVER,' another comment read. Metro In Dino stars Konkona Sen Sharma (the only cast member who returns from the original), Anupam Kher, Pankaj Tripathi, Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Ali Fazal, Neena Gupta, and Saswata Chatterjee. It has music by Pritam. The film is set to release on July 4, 2025.
