Anurag Basu hosted the music launch event of his upcoming film 'Metro In Dino' in Mumbai on Wednesday. Pankaj Tripathi, Sara Ali Khan, Konkona Sen, Ali Fazal, and Fatima Sana Shaikh from the film's star cast were present on this occasion. Music composer Pritam also attended the event.
Anurag himself takes charge of the lyrics.
At the event, composer Pritam said that director Anurag Basu himself takes charge of the lyrics of the songs in every film of his. Talking about film producer Bhushan Kumar, Pritam said that he is very passionate about his work. Director Anurag said that making music with Pritam is fun.
He cried remembering Irrfan.
At the event, Konkona Sen also talked about Irrfan Khan, who was her co-star in the last film 'Life in a Metro'. She said, 'Irrfan can never be forgotten'. Anurag Basu said, 'We shot a scene with Konkana, which was a little similar to the old film. At that time, we remembered Irrfan very much and we started crying in the middle of the shooting'.
Will bring Shayari to a modern form
While talking about the music of the film at the event, Pritam said, 'There are a total of 12 songs in the film. We have presented Shayari in a modern style in the songs. The writing is done in the form of Ghazal. There are couplets of Ghalib which we have presented differently. Some old Ghazals have been presented in a new way and some new Ghazals have also been added.'
The actors in the film shared their experiences.
The actors shared their experiences at the event. Pepon said, 'I did not know whether I would get money or not but I just wanted to work with Pritam da. In such a situation, I was ready to do this film even by paying money. Anurag Basu said, 'Everyone has a different favorite song. Both Pritam and I don't know how to put a full stop, it is very funny. I like trains and rain a lot. These two aspects are seen in my films, but now things have changed. Something different will be seen in this film.
Eagerly waiting to hear all the songs of Aditya, Sara said this.
Actor Aditya Roy Kapoor said, 'This album is very special. I liked the first film very much. I have not heard all the songs yet, but eagerly waiting. On this occasion, Pritam said that he has sung one version of Aditya in the film. At the same time, lead actress Sara Ali Khan said, 'The kind of song Basu Da and Pritam Da gave, it feels as if we have come alive again'.
Fatima said - 'Broke many pots, but did not break anyone's head'
Actress Fatima Sana Shaikh said, 'No matter how many times my heart has broken. I have reacted after listening to the songs of 'Life in a Metro'. I liked the old film very much… I broke many pots but did not break anyone's head.' Konkona said, 'Even today at the event, my eyes filled with tears after watching this song. I got the opportunity to work with Pankaj Ji for the first time in the film. It was a lot of fun.' Pankaj Tripathi said, 'No filmmaker thought of me for this role. Anurag da gave me this opportunity… I am grateful.' Producer Bhushan Kumar said, 'Whenever I listen to a song or agree to it, I always remember my father first.'
Anupam Kher also reached the event.
Actor Anupam Kher also attended the event. Anurag further said, 'We have shot this film in Kolkata, Bangalore, Pune, Mumbai and Delhi. Cities play a very important role in every film. Today's generation is very confused about their love, romance, and career. All this will be shown in this film. Konkona said, 'I was in the first film too. For me, it is like coming back home. When Anurag called me, I was very happy. I just trusted Anurag da'.

Who did the stars take time to forget?
When the actors were asked at the event whom did they take a long time to forget, they gave these answers. Aditya Roy Kapur said, 'It took me time to forget my pets'. Fatima said, 'I have never lost anyone, that's why I have not forgotten anyone'. Sara Khan said, 'I have forgotten'. Pankaj Tripathi said, 'A very bad film'. Actor Anupam said, 'I miss my father a lot'.
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