Anurag Basu on emotional moments during Metro In Dino shoot: 'Konkona started crying… We miss Irrfan'

During the Zamaana Lage song launch for Metro... In Dino, Anurag Basu reflected on the 2007 film Life In A... Metro and how missing actor Irrfan Khan and singer KK were.

Konkona Sen Sharma returns

Reuniting with her 2007 anthology drama co-star Konkona Sen Sharma (Right Yaaa Wrong) will be part of a new ensemble cast in the forthcoming film, which is being touted as a spiritual sequel. During the Mumbai promotional event, Basu opened up about the profound impact of Irrfan and KK's absence on the new project.

The filmmaker revealed that the vibe of a scene they were filming was reminiscent of one from the original film. Konkona unexpectedly broke down in tears, and he continues to worry that someone might bring up Irrfan's name and make her cry. Basu also mentioned that there are many people they worked with in the past who are no longer here, and they miss them all; KK was one of them.

Irrfan and KK’s enduring legacy in Life In A... Metro

Life In A... Metro starred Irrfan as the straightforward and humorous man Monty, who befriends Shruti (Konkona) over time. Their romance was one of the film's few happy ending plot points. Singer KK, meanwhile, was responsible for the unforgettable songs Alvida and O Meri Jaan from the film, which fans still listen to and feel deeply.

Speaking at the event, Konkona—who makes a triumphant return in Metro... In Dino—admitted to being stunned by the new song. The experience was deeply moving for her, she remarked. Listening to the song made her feel many emotions.

Praise for co-star Pankaj Tripathi

She went on to praise Pankaj Tripathi (Main Atal Hoon), who co-starred with her in the film, for his work. According to her, working with him was an enjoyable experience.

Aditya Roy Kapur (Rashtra Kavach Om), Sara Ali Khan (Simmba), Ali Fazal, Neena Gupta, Fatima Sana Shaikh, and Anupam Kher were among the cast members who attended the event.

Contemporary take on urban relationships

It is believed that Metro... In Dino would continue in the same vein as its predecessor while adding fresh narratives and dynamics to its examination of modern metropolitan relationships. This film reunites Anurag Basu and Pritam, who composed the score for the original.