During the recent trailer launch of his much-anticipated film Metro… In Dino, director Anurag Basu poignantly expressed how deeply he misses the late singer KK, whose voice was inseparable from the soul of his earlier landmark film Life in a… Metro. Speaking in the presence of the new film’s stellar cast—including Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, Pankaj Tripathi, Konkona Sen Sharma, Anupam Kher, Neena Gupta, Ali Fazal and Fatima Sana Shaikh—Anurag reflected on the indelible mark KK left on his cinematic journey and the emotional fabric of his storytelling.
Setting the tone for this emotional recall was the trailer launch event itself, which was uniquely designed to immerse the audience in a world of love and reminiscence. The evening began with a moving live performance that introduced each on-screen couple from the film. Against a softly lit stage and a stirring musical backdrop, the actors emerged one by one, delivering lines from their characters. The carefully choreographed segment felt less like a standard launch and more like a live theatre production—intimate, poetic, and heartfelt.
As the first song from the film has been receiving a warm response online, Anurag grew visibly moved during the event. Expressing his gratitude to the audience, he shared, “We all are missing KK so badly now. I was telling Bhushan ji (referring to producer Bhushan Kumar) that KK was the best singer to complement Pritam’s compositions. His voice and Pritam’s melodies had a magic—KK always elevated the tune. It’s not only about Life in a… Metro; KK has sung in all my films. Of course, I miss him. We all do.”
Life in a… Metro (2007) remains a seminal work in contemporary Hindi cinema, weaving multiple narratives of love, loss, and longing amidst the urban sprawl of Mumbai. The film’s soundtrack, masterfully composed by Pritam, was brought to life by KK’s evocative and soul-stirring vocals. Tracks like “Alvida” and “O Meri Jaan” became more than just songs—they embodied the ache and intimacy of the characters, becoming the emotional core of the film and securing its place in Bollywood’s musical legacy.
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With Metro… In Dino, the filmmaker revisits that emotional terrain while acknowledging the irreplaceable absence of KK’s voice. The film explores modern relationships across Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, and Bangalore, and reunites the filmmaker with Pritam, who once again weaves a rich sonic atmosphere—this time drawing inspiration from the beloved track “In Dino” from the original film. With its ensemble cast and layered narrative, the film promises to capture the shifting tides of urban love with renewed depth.
Shot across India’s major metropolitan cities, the film presents a nuanced portrayal of contemporary connections while honouring the artistic spirit and legacy of its predecessor. Metro… In Dino releases in theatres on July 4, 2025, and already, the buzz is building.
As audiences look forward to its arrival, Anurag’s tribute to KK stands out as a reminder of the magic that happens when music and narrative come together—and of a voice that still echoes through his stories.
