18 years after Life In A… Metro tugged at our heartstrings, Metro In Dino arrives with a familiar soul but a new-age heartbeat. Directed by the master of emotional chaos, Anurag Basu, this spiritual sequel brings back the tangled web of urban relationships — raw, imperfect, but oh-so-relatable. The film stars Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, Pankaj Tripathi, Konkona Sensharma, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Ali Fazal, Neena Gupta, and Anupam Kher. The film tries to answer a simple yet complex question: Can broken hearts find their way back to love in today’s world? Let’s dive deeper into this metro ride filled with chaos, emotions, and music that hits you right in the feels.
Metro In Dino Story
Metro In Dino isn’t just set in Mumbai anymore, like its predecessor, Life In A Metro. This time, the emotional fabric expands across Pune, Bengaluru, Delhi, and Kolkata. The film follows the lives of four very different couples: Shibani (Neena Gupta) and Parimal (Anupam Kher), Kajol (Konkona Sensharma) and Monty (Pankaj Tripathi), Shruti (Fatima Sana Shaikh) and Akash (Ali Fazal), and Chumki (Sara Ali Khan) and Parth (Aditya Roy Kapur). Each story is a slice of urban life — flawed, complex, and dripping with emotions.
The film kicks off with a lyrical introduction, where Pritam’s beautiful melodies walk us through the characters’ lives. Kajol, a married woman stuck in an emotionally dry relationship with Monty, finds herself questioning years of compromise. Her mother, Shibani, too, is searching for respect in her long-standing marriage, while her younger sister Chumki juggles insecurities and newfound chaos when Parth enters her life.
Meanwhile, Akash and Shruti explore love beyond convention. A long-distance marriage, an unexpected pregnancy, and diverging dreams begin to crack the perfect picture. Each story is layered with generational trauma, trust issues, emotional baggage, and a desperate need for love, just like real life.
Metro In Dino Review: A Melodic Tale That Embraces Its Flaws
Anurag Basu once again taps into the pulse of modern relationships — not through grand declarations, but through quiet moments and unsaid words. The film stretches over 162 minutes, but never really feels like a drag. In fact, it’s the kind of story that allows you to settle into its rhythm.
Metro In Dino’s biggest strength? Of course, it’s music. Pritam delivers a near-constant musical narrative that enhances every emotion onscreen. His background score is soulful. Whether it’s joy, longing, or heartbreak, the music says what the dialogue sometimes can’t. There are more than a dozen songs, and the way they have been added to the narrative is fantastic. Zamaana Lage, Dil Ka Kya, Aur Mohabbat Kitni Karoon, Mann Ye Mera, Mausam, Qayde Se’ etc. are melodious.
The screenplay is poetic, with metaphors and lyricism that blend beautifully with the rawness of each story. Some scenes hit like a punch — Monty’s innocent excitement on a dating app, Kajol’s fierce confrontation with her mother, or the aching silence between Shruti and Akash as their marriage begins to fall apart.
Yes, the second half does lose some steam and becomes slightly predictable, but that doesn’t take away from the emotional payoff. The film is a warm hug — flawed, yes, but full of heart.
Metro In Dino Performances
Aditya Roy Kapur brings his signature boyish charm to Parth. He’s sweet, grounded, and effortless in his role. Sara Ali Khan is charming, and she played her part remarkably.
Neena Gupta and Anupam Kher are a delight. Their mature storyline is refreshing and deeply moving. Neena, especially, is vulnerable yet spunky — the kind of mother who’ll scold you but also break down when no one’s watching.
Pankaj Tripathi is an absolute scene-stealer. Watching him play the goofy, confused Monty is pure joy. He brings tenderness to a character that could’ve easily become comic relief. And then there’s Konkona Sensharma— the backbone of this film. Her portrayal of Kajol is honest, powerful, and quietly rebellious.
Ali Fazal is superb. From subtle pain to full-blown emotional breakdowns, he brings Akash to life with layered vulnerability. Fatima Sana Shaikh complements him well and brilliantly plays her character.
Final Verdict
Metro In Dino isn’t perfect — it never tries to be. But that’s what makes it so relatable. It embraces chaos, broken hearts, half-healed wounds, and unresolved emotions with warmth and sincerity. It might not match the quiet brilliance of Life In A… Metro, but it surely carries its spirit forward.
With Basu’s sensitive storytelling, a music album that’s already climbing the charts, and a few standout performances, Metro In Dino is a film that stays with you long after the credits roll. It’s not just a love story — it’s a story about love in all its forms. Metro In Dino is a messy, melodic masterpiece.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5)
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