Metro... In Dino

The star cast has done a very good job except Sara Ali Khan,who's character screamed more of an over acting rather than anything else.

Even her character arc lacked depth and seemed very weak!

Aditya Roy Kapoor,Anupam Kher and Pankaj Tripathi did amazingly to bring justice to their roles on the big screen as always.

If I talk about the story,it's complex,controversial as definitely people are gonna have divided opinions due to the modern day portrayal of the romance in metros nowadays!

All in all,it was a great one time light hearted watch filled with soothing music from start till the end,huge credit has to go to Pritam for composing a really good score for such a large scale story arc.

A modern take that tries to recapture the charm of Life in a... Metro, but falls just short.

Anurag Basu, known for his heartfelt, layered storytelling in films like Life in a... Metro, Gangster, Barfi!, and Ludo, returns with Metro... In Dino - a film that attempts to revisit the emotional and interconnected lives of people in a bustling city like Mumbai. While it brings some strong moments and thoughtful themes, it doesn't quite achieve the narrative tightness or emotional resonance of its 2007 predecessor.

Plot Summary (No Major Spoilers): The film follows four parallel stories, each centered around love, loss, and rediscovery:

Akash & Shruti - A married couple on the brink of parenthood, struggling with financial issues and career setbacks. The stress convinces them to consider abortion, raising deep moral and emotional questions.

Parth & Chumki - Chumki, a corporate employee engaged to someone she's unsure about, meets Parth. Their relationship blooms amidst complications, offering a glimpse into modern love and hesitation.

Kajol & Monty - A married couple with a teenage daughter, facing emotional decay as Monty turns to dating apps in search of excitement. Kajol's quiet hurt is among the more affecting aspects of the film.

Shibani & Parimal - Shibani, the mother of Chumki and Kajol, is an older woman who finds companionship in Parimal after years of dealing with her husband's betrayal. Their story offers the most gentle and emotionally honest moments in the film.

Each story unfolds in its own arc but eventually intersects, mirroring the structure of Life in a... Metro, though without the same emotional impact.

What Works: Performances: The cast delivers solid, believable performances, especially the more experienced actors like Neena Gupta (as Shibani) and Anupam Kher (as Parimal). Sara Ali Khan somehow made a very decent comeback as Chumki, and Ali Fazal & Fatima Sana deliver a very nuanced performance.

Pankaj Tripathi performs immaculately, but Konkona & Aditya were very flat in their performance and didn't create much impact in the story.

Music: Pritam manages to maintain the live band sequence this time with Papon & Raghav Chaitanya, similar to Life in a Metro, and delivers a few emotionally resonant tracks that complement the tone. Zamaana Lage and Dil Ka Kya were the main highlights. But too many songs and the balance between scenes & music ratio was off compared to Life in a Metro.

Themes: The film captures relevant emotional and relational issues - urban isolation, generational gaps, infidelity, and the search for meaningful connection, but the 2nd half becomes extremely far-fetched and loses momentum later on, making the end very less tight and out of context.

Overall, this is a one-time watch. While it starts off with a good narrative, the second half becomes too stretched with too many songs, and the editing is less crisp. Maybe a tighter ending, this would've been my two cents of advice to Anurag Basu.

Truly relatable and insightful look into diverse married lives. The film skillfully presents various relationship scenarios, making its content highly resonant.

The music was outstanding, featuring beautifully crafted songs with exceptionally good lyrics. While some dialogues transitioned into songs (reminiscent of Jagga Jasoos), the overall musical brilliance significantly enhanced the experience. The movie effectively covers a broad spectrum of marital themes, punctuated by well-placed sprinkles of humor.

Performances were generally strong: Ali Fazal's character was deeply affecting as a broken man, and Fatima Sana Shaikh compellingly portrayed her fight for career, love, and child. Pankaj Tripathi was, as always, phenomenal, alongside Anupam Kher's stressed character and Neena Gupta's perfect portrayal. Konkona's role felt a bit stretched, and Sara Ali Khan was average, while Aditya Roy Kapur's character leaned a bit too "filmy."

Despite minor issues, this segment of "Metro In Dino" is a great movie and definitely warrants a one-time watch for its heart and relatability.

Did not expect to be hit in the feels like this. Metro... In Dino is that rare film that looks chill on the outside but lowkey punches you in the gut when you're least ready. A mature, layered, emotionally chaotic ride through what love, regret, and timing really mean in today's world.

Anurag Basu is in full control here. The way he juggles multiple stories, characters, moods-it's effortless. The man just gets human complexity. No melodrama, no preachy nonsense-just real people, real pain, and beautifully messy connections.

Konkona Sen Sharma & Pankaj Tripathi are just masterclasses on screen. Quiet brilliance. The rest of the cast also do a brilliant job except for Sara. She for the life of her just cannot act.

Pritam's music is soul touching, haunting, and so well placed that it hurts. It might be one of his most important works. Every note blends effortlessly with the screenplay.

This film isn't trying to impress. It's just honest-and that's what makes it hit. Relationships are messy, people are flawed, and life doesn't always come with closure.

7+1 stars. +1 star for soothing music. Anurag Da's storyline and music taste is next level. Pankaj Tripathi sir, Anupam Kher sir, the dark horse in this movie. Interval Song is just superb. Storytelling with songs one of the finest for this year. Konkana mam's story was my favourite. Aditya Roy Kapoor looks refreshing. Music from Pritam Da, and Papon in ending just brought old memories. Small small details brought life to the movie. Other supporting actor were also impressive. Movie is quite long. But songs doesn't makes you feel the same. Monsoon season in the movie and the rain scenes are just awesome.