Anurag Basu, who is known to put his unique story story style and intricate human relationships on screen, is once again making a comeback with his new film ‘Metro … these days’. The film is considered to be the sequel to his 2007 hit ‘Life in a Metro’, and this time too, Basu is ready to present the tangled world of modern relationships on the big screen.
About the film
‘Metro … these days’ is a collection of many heart touching stories of love and relationships of today. The film reflects various aspects of the rush, loneliness and love of life in metros. As was in the previous ‘Life in a Metro’, this time too many stories will be seen connecting with each other, which will take the audience on an emotional journey. The film will be shown deeply how the love flies between modern times challenges, such as dating apps, virtual relationships and social pressures, will be shown deeply.
Story
The film threads many poignant stories of contemporary couples. All these stories will join each other at some point in the film. The four stories of the film have been set in India’s four metro cities – Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and Bengaluru. It is a musical romantic drama that reflects the complex aspects of love in today’s dynamic and rapidly changing world. It covers subjects such as urban loneliness and various love stories.
Star cast
Many big and talented stars of Bollywood are going to be seen together in the film. The lead roles are Aditya Roy Kapoor and Sara Ali Khan, whose chemistry will be worth watching. Apart from these, the film also stars veteran actors Anupam Kher, Neena Gupta, Pankaj Tripathi, Konkona Sen Sharma, Ali Fazal and Fatima Sana Sheikh. This multi-starrer cast makes the film even stronger.
Release date
‘Metro … these days’ is scheduled to release in theaters on July 4, 2025. Earlier its release date was set on 13 September 2024, but now it has been extended. The audience is eagerly waiting for this film, especially fans of Anurag Basu’s previous films.
Director Anurag Basu
Anurag Basu is a director who introduces a wonderful mix of emotions and realism in his films. Apart from ‘Life in a Metro’, he has given acclaimed and commercially successful films by critics like ‘Gangster’, ‘Barfi’ and ‘Ludo’. Basu often touches the depth of human emotions in his stories and his characters have a special kind of sensitivity. With the ‘Metro … these days’, he is once again ready to show the complications of urban life and untouched aspects of relationships in his unique style. It is expected that the film will also make its place in the hearts of the audience like his previous films.
