Film: Metro In Dino 

Cast: Anupam Kher, Neena Gupta, Konkona Sen Sharma, Pankaj Tripathi, Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, Ali Fazal and Fatima Sana Shaikh

Director: Anurag Basu

Rating: 2 Moons

Storyline

‘Metro In Dino’ attempts to explore urban relationships through four interwoven stories. Parimal (Anupam Kher) and Shivani (Neena Gupta) are former lovers trying to rekindle a long-lost connection. Kajol (Konkona Sen Sharma) and Monty (Pankaj Tripathi) are stuck in a joyless, stagnant marriage. Shruti (Fatima Sana Shaikh) and Akash (Ali Fazal) grapple with an unplanned pregnancy and diverging dreams, while Chumki (Sara Ali Khan) finds herself entangled in a confusing bond with Parth (Aditya Roy Kapur). Despite this promising setup, none of the narratives leave a lasting impression, weighed down by shallow writing and lackluster execution. What’s more concerning is the film’s tone-deaf portrayal of infidelity, almost suggesting that cheating in a marriage is somehow acceptable.

Acting

Only Pankaj Tripathi and Konkona Sen Sharma manage to bring some weight to their track. Their chemistry, though subtle, is believable. The rest of the cast feels miscast or underutilised. Sara Ali Khan and Aditya Roy Kapur share zero chemistry and appear disconnected throughout. Anupam Kher and Neena Gupta bring charm, but their arc doesn’t evoke much emotion. Ali Fazal and Fatima Sana Shaikh are forgettable to the point of being irrelevant. A talented ensemble, sadly wasted.

Direction

Anurag Basu, once known for weaving magic in ‘Life In A Metro’, delivers what might be his weakest work yet. The soul and sensitivity that once defined his storytelling are missing. The film tries to address modern love but ends up normalising infidelity and emotional neglect without consequences or introspection. It's disjointed and lacks the emotional core that made the original memorable.

Dialogues

Dialogues are strictly average, with only Pankaj Tripathi getting a few good lines and moments of wit. Nothing else lingers or adds much value to the narrative.

Music

The soundtrack is the only saving grace. Arijit Singh’s voice and Pritam’s melodies work in parts and occasionally lift the film. However, even the music doesn’t quite reach the haunting charm of ‘In Dino’ from the original.

Overall 

If you're a fan of Anurag Basu and Life In A Metro, this film will likely leave you disappointed. However, it might still be worth a one-time watch.