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Time of India
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Pritam says Anurag Basu narrated 'Gangster' and 'Life in a Metro' together to him
Music composer Pritam , who has brought the charms of Bollywood music with his recent album ' Dino', is going back in time, and tracing the roots of his creative partnership with his frequent collaborator Anurag Basu , the director of ' Dino'. Pritam recently spoke with IANS, and shared that the two connected for the first time almost 27 years ago when both of them were new to the market and were exploring the space of television shows. He told IANS, "First time, I collaborated with Anurag was in 1998. I had a friend who introduced me to Anurag and said that we are making a serial about ghosts. He used to do a lot of serial that time. So, I did the title song on Zee TV. Then, he was making films, he did 'Murder', which was a huge hit. He became a successful director after 'Murder'. And then I did 'Dhoom'. I became a successful music director after 'Dhoom'. So, that's when he connected with me. That's how we did 'Gangster'" Both 'Murder' and 'Dhoom' released in the same year. While the music of 'Murder' was done by Anu Malik, 'Dhoom' was directed by Sanjay Gadhvi . 'Gangster' marked the first cinematic collaboration between Pritam and Anurag. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it legal? How to get Internet without paying a subscription? Techno Mag Learn More Undo Pritam further mentioned, "Then we kind of shifted to the same building, staying in the same building. And we got very well connected and like we became friends. We used to regularly meet in that common passage of the building. And so I did 'Gangster' with him". However, it was not 'Gangster' which excited the composer in him, it was their second film 'Life in a Metro'. Incidentally, Anurag narrated both the films to him one after the other. Pritam said, "I remember he narrated 'Gangster' and 'Life in a Metro' together. I got very excited when I heard the narration for 'Life in a Metro' because of the structure of its screenplay, you know that hyperlinked structure". "My diploma film from FTII was also based on the hyperlink structure. I was immediately drawn to 'Life in a Metro', it was a different animal", he added. Is 'Saiyaara' The Next 'Aashiqui'? Public Review Is Divided
India.com
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
From Saiyaara To Aashiqui: 6 Bollywood Movies Based On Musical Dramas
photoDetails english 2933312 Whether it's the slow heartbreak of Aashiqui 2, or the urban lives of Metro... In Dino, these musical dramas prove that in Bollywood, sometimes music doesn't follow the story; it is the story. Updated:Jul 17, 2025, 07:25 PM IST 7 Bollywood Movies Based On Musical Dramas 1 / 7 In Bollywood, music is often used to elevate a scene, but in musical dramas, it's the heart of the story. These films don't just feature songs; their plots revolve around music, love, and the emotional connection that melodies create. Here are 6 Bollywood musical dramas where the soundtrack is the story: Saiyaara 2 / 7 Saiyaara is a romantic drama that delves into the passionate love story of two individuals, portrayed by Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda. Directed by Mohit Suri, the film traces their emotional journey as they fall in love while working together professionally. Aashiqui 2 3 / 7 In this film, the protagonist is a singer battling alcoholism, and the woman he loves becomes a rising star. Their relationship unfolds through soulful tracks like 'Tum Hi Ho' and 'Sun Raha Hai.' Every major turning point in the story is defined by a song, making it one of Bollywood's most iconic music-based love stories. Life in a Metro 4 / 7 This multi-narrative drama uses music as a storytelling tool. Instead of being used just in the background, a live band (featuring singer KK and composer Pritam) performs during transitions. Ae Dil Hai Mushkil 5 / 7 A film where every emotion, love, longing, and loss is tied to a song. Ae Dil Hai Mushkil is essentially a story of unrequited love and self-discovery told through its music. The characters often use singing and lyrics as an emotional release. Metro In Dino 6 / 7 A spiritual sequel to Life In A... Metro, this film is a music-driven narrative. With Pritam returning for the score and a fresh cast navigating urban love and conflict, it follows the same formula: stories of love and pain, told through deeply emotive music. Rockstar 7 / 7 In Rockstar, Ranbir Kapoor plays a boy whose heartbreak turns him into a rock legend. A.R. Rahman's electrifying album isn't just a soundtrack; it's the emotional arc of the character. Music is both the source of his pain and his escape, making this a raw, powerful musical drama. (All Images: IMDb)
NDTV
3 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.
Hans India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Pritam says his job is to do justice to script and characters, and not visualise how songs would look on actors
Mumbai: Music composer Pritam, whose OST from ' Dino', has said that he doesn't make songs thinking how it would look on Bollywood actors. The music composer recently spoke with IANS, and shared that as a music composer, he considers it his responsibility to do justice to the script and the character, and not think about who is representing that character on screen, and how his track would look on them. Pritam told IANS, 'It is the hero. It is the protagonist who is important. It's the story. It's the character. 'Haanikaarak Bapu' was meant for Geeta and Babita ('Dangal') when they were young. So there shouldn't have been a glimpse of Aamir Khan in it. I'll give you a simple example. Ranbir Kapoor in 'Barfi' and Ranbir Kapoor in 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani'. So I was working with Ranbir Kapoor in parallel, these two films were being made around the same time'. ''Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' and 'Jagga Jasoos' were also overlapping. But, I was not making music for Ranbir Kapoor, I was making for those characters. He's not the same shade. So any artist getting into a project, it is the story which sparks it. It is not the actor. You don't make movies for Shah Rukh Khan or Aamir Khan or Ranbir Kapoor or Ranbir Singh. You make music for the character', he added. Earlier, Pritam had revealed that the cult-classic song 'Channa Mereya' was initially made for the Salman Khan-starrer 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan', and not 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil'. 'Channa Mereya' is a modern heartbreak anthem, and boasts of a loyal following with more than 275 million streams on Spotify with daily streams clocking 2, 00, 000. That may not have been the case, had Kabir Khan picked the melody of 'Channa Mereya' for 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' from Munni's POV. He earlier said, 'For the same situation of 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan', I made 'Channa Mereya'. It got bounced from 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan', and it went to 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil''. 'Mukhra was the same, but the lyrics were different', he added.
NDTV
5 days ago
- 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
