Life in a Metro(2007)
Life in a Metro is a 2007 Hindi-language ensemble drama film directed by Anurag Basu. The cast includes Dharmendra, Irrfan Khan, Konkona Sen Sharma, Shilpa Shetty, Kay Kay Menon, and Shiny Ahuja. The film follows nine individuals in Mumbai whose lives intersect through love, loneliness, and ambition. It explores themes of marital dissatisfaction, personal dreams, and the search for connection in a crowded city. The film was a surprise commercial success, grossing over ₹245 million worldwide. It received positive reviews for its realistic storytelling, strong performances, and memorable music by Pritam. Life in a Metro was released on May 11, 2007, and is available for streaming on Netflix.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2007
- Director
- Anurag Basu
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Rating
- 6.8/10
Storyline
A group of Mumbai residents — a lonely housewife, a struggling musician, a call-center worker who lies about her job, and a retired actor — search for love and meaning. Their paths cross, revealing secrets and forcing each to make hard choices about honesty, dreams, and relationships.
“Nine lives. One city. Endless stories.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Life in a Metro
Cast reunions in this film: Irrfan Khan & Konkona Sen Sharma (5 films together), Kangana Ranaut & Pritam Chakraborty (3 films together), Manoj Pahwa & Pritam Chakraborty (3 films together), Kangana Ranaut & Shiney Ahuja (2 films together), Shilpa Shetty & Dharmendra (2 films together), and Irrfan Khan & Kay Kay Menon (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title track 'In Dino' was originally composed for another movie but was later used here.
- Director Anurag Basu also wrote and directed the story while recovering from a serious illness.
- Actor Irrfan Khan's character was initially planned to have a smaller role but was expanded during filming.
- The movie features a cameo by director Anurag Basu himself in a train scene.
- Many scenes were shot in real Mumbai locations, including local trains and cafes, to capture the city's vibe.
- The film's soundtrack became a hit and won several awards, including a Filmfare for best music director.
- It was one of the early Hindi films to show multiple interconnected stories in a single narrative.