"Anurag & Pritam don't need me", says Bhushan Kumar on the explosive combo behind 'Metro...In Dino'

Producer Bhushan Kumar, the force behind T-Series, is gearing up to present Metro...In Dino, a musical drama directed by Anurag Basu. Positioned as the third chapter in Basu’s hyperlinked relationship trilogy after Life in a... Metro and Ludo, this film dives into the tangled dynamics of modern relationships, emotional growth, and the unpredictability of second chances.

Bhushan Kumar, known for backing films like Kabir Singh, Animal, Srikanth, and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 and 3, believes Metro...In Dino will resonate just as deeply. Talking about the film, he said, “Metro...In Dino is a very relatable film. When Life in a... Metro released years ago, audiences deeply connected with it, they saw reflections of their own lives in its stories. This film is rooted in real emotions and everyday experiences that we go through in our personal romantic relationships and I truly believe people will see themselves in it once again.”

Kumar added that Metro...In Dino aligns with T-Series’ recent direction of supporting grounded storytelling. “At T-Series, we strive to create films that speak volume to a wide range of audiences and we've produced several grounded, real-life stories like Srikanth, The Diplomat, and many more. This film is another example of a modern-day love drama with emotional depth and contemporary relevance. Under the T-Series banner, Metro...In Dino holds a very special place.”

When Pritam Da and Anurag Da are together, the level of music and their musical knowledge was such that I didn’t need to interfere much

- Bhushan Kumar on Anurag Basu & Pritam's collaboration

The film reunites Basu with music director Pritam, a pairing known for some of Hindi cinema’s most memorable soundtracks. Praising their synergy, Kumar said, “When Pritam Da and Anurag Da are together, the level of music and their musical knowledge was such that I didn’t need to interfere much. They are both so talented. In a good song, you need a strong tune, good lyrics, and top-notch sound production. Pritam is a master at creating that combination. But Pritam also needs the support of the director, the support of the situation. And with both of them together, it becomes a lethal combination. No one matches that.”

The film stars an ensemble cast featuring Anupam Kher, Pankaj Tripathi, Konkona Sen Sharma, Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Ali Fazal, Neena Gupta, and Saswata Chatterjee. With its already popular music and impactful trailer, Metro...In Dino looks set to strike a chord.

Gulshan Kumar and T-Series present Metro...In Dino in association with Anurag Basu Productions Pvt. Ltd. Directed by Anurag Basu, music by Pritam, and produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Anurag Basu, and Taani Basu, the film releases in cinemas on 4th July 2025.