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Hindustan Times
06-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Papon excited about ghazal album after success of Metro In Dino's songs: ‘Desire to create honest and timeless music'
Singer-songwriter Papon is glad that his long-standing effort to bring ghazals into the contemporary music space is finally getting the recognition it deserves — and that too through mainstream Bollywood. The 49-year-old singer's songs in the recently released film Metro In Dino, especially Qayde Se, Yaad, and Zamana Lage – Mood Shift, have been receiving rave reviews for capturing the emotional depth of traditional ghazals while giving them a fresh, modern identity. Papon will soon release his ghazal album 'I didn't expect so many people to resonate so deeply with these songs. It's been overwhelming in the best way. It reassures me that there's still a strong place for this kind of music today,' Papon says. Composed by Pritam and written by Sayeed Quadri, the tracks stand out, not just for their lyrical poignancy but, also for Papon's ability to lend each line a quiet intensity — something that fans of ghazals instantly recognise. But for Assam-born singer, this is not a new direction — it's a continuation of his deep-rooted love for the form. 'Ghazals have been a part of my musical journey for as long as I can remember — not just as a genre, but as a feeling, a space where words and silence meet. When I was working on the songs for Metro In Dino, I approached them with that same emotion,' he shares. Infact, Papon recalls that Zamana Lage – Mood Shift, initially, wasn't even originally intended as a ghazal. 'It was a very different song, but I felt it had the potential to carry the mood of a ghazal. I reworked it completely — from the phrasing to the emotional texture — to give it that depth and stillness that ghazals require,' he explains. Beyond Bollywood as well, Papon has spent the last few years building a live relationship with the genre. His Shaam-E-Mehfil concert series has allowed him to explore ghazals on stage, and his performances at platforms like Jashn-e-Rekhta have highlighted his comfort and command over the genre. With the success of the Metro In Dino tracks, there's growing excitement around his upcoming ghazal album — a project he has been quietly working on. 'I've been performing ghazals on stage for years, but to see them connect through a mainstream film is very special,' he says. 'It also gives me more impetus to pour my heart into my upcoming ghazal album, which I've been slowly and lovingly building. There's no rush — just a desire to create something honest and timeless,' Papon signs off.
Time of India
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Metro… In Dino' box office collections day 1: Anurag Basu's film starring Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan and more off to a decent start, earns Rs 3.35 crore on Friday
The much-anticipated Anurag Basu film 'Metro… In Dino', starring Pankaj Tripathi , Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan , Fatima Ali Sheikh, and others, opened in cinemas on Friday, July 4, and has reported a respectable start. Metro…In Dino Movie Review According to early estimates by Sacnilk, the film collected ₹3.35 crore on its opening day at the domestic box office. Evening shows added to day 1 numbers While the film had a modest turnout in morning and afternoon shows, it picked up a significant pace by evening and night. The Hindi-language drama recorded an overall occupancy of 17.99% on its first day, with night shows leading the surge at 31.09%. Evening shows contributed strongly as well, helping the film close the day with decent figures for a non-action, dialogue-driven ensemble film. The film seems to be connecting with urban audiences, especially those in the metro cities who are drawn to slice-of-life narratives. The cast, which includes Sara Ali Khan, Pankaj Tripathi, Konkona Sen Sharma , and Ali Fazal, adds to its multi-generational appeal. Metro Cities Respond Well Mumbai and the National Capital Region showed healthy numbers, with occupancy crossing 19% in both areas. Pune performed slightly better, clocking in at 20%, while Bengaluru led the chart with an impressive 36% average occupancy across shows—especially strong during evening and night slots. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play this game for 3 minutes, if you own a mouse Undo The film played on over 1,200 screens nationwide, with the majority of footfall coming from multiplexes in Tier 1 cities. The music, composed by Pritam, has also played a key role in attracting footfall, especially with the title track already trending. What's next? The real test for 'Metro… In Dino' begins now. While the Day 1 number is solid for its genre, sustained growth over the weekend will determine its box office trajectory. With positive word-of-mouth and minimal competition this week, the film stands a fair chance to grow. ETimes review for the film reads, "Despite being largely pleasant, some tracks don't quite add up, feel uneven and don't know where to end. After an engaging build up, the second half feels a tad stretched. You also wish the story scratched the surface a little more, especially for Konkona-Neena Gupta track, where the actors have the potential and gravitas to dig deeper. There has been a scarcity of love stories in Bollywood and Metro In Dino, elevated by some fine performances, fills that gap perfectly. It is a breezy, intimate watch tailor-made for a rainy day." Metro…In Dino | Song - Qayde Se
Time of India
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Aditya Roy Kapur, Fatima, Neena Gupta, Sara Ali Khan make stunning appearance at 'Metro...In Dino' screening
A special screening of Anurag Basu 's directorial ' Dino' was held in Mumbai on Thursday night for B-town. Several stars gathered together under one roof to cheer for the whole team of ' Dino', which stars Anupam Kher, Neena Gupta , Konkona Sen Sharma , Sara Ali Khan , Aditya Roy Kapur , Pankaj Tripathi , Fatima Sana Shaikh , and Ali Fazal in the lead roles. Ali arrived at the venue with his wife, Richa Chadha. The couple happily posed for the shutterbugs. Sara was spotted arriving at the screening with her brother Ibrahim Ali Khan. Sara looked elegant in a white ethnic suit. Kartik Aaryan and Vidya Balan, too, attended the screening. They both were happy to meet each. Look at their reunion after 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' promotions. Metro…In Dino | Song - Qayde Se The trailer for Dino was released last month. The trailer gave us a sneak peek into the love stories of the couples--Sara Ali Khan and Aditya Roy Kapur, Konkona Sen Sharma and Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal and Fatima Sana Shaikh, Anupam Kher and Neena Gupta. It follows four different love stories of couples--young, old, and middle-aged--living in a metro and serves as the spiritual sequel to Anurag Basu's 2007 film Life in a... Metro. Recently, in an interview with ANI, Konkona opened up about her experience working in the film. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo She said, " Dino is quite different from Life in a Metro, because Life in a Metro was made 17-18 years ago. We were younger back then, so the story was different. And I feel lucky to work with Mr. Pankaj Tripathi." "It was a lot of fun. Actually, I wasn't sure what to expect because, even though both of us have been working for so long, we hadn't worked together before. But he is very popular, and I've seen his work--I like it a lot. So, I was happy to be working with him. On the first day, I think we were both a little shy and formal. Anurag always says this very funnily: 'On the first day, we were both a little shy, a little formal. Mr. Pankaj used to say "Namaste" and all that. I'm also a bit like that--kind of old-fashioned. But we quickly became comfortable with each other," she added. The movie will be released in theatres this Friday.
