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Movie Overview
| Title | Life in a… Metro |
|---|---|
| Release Date | 2007 |
| Runtime | 2h 13m |
| Language | Hindi |
| Genre | Romance, Comedy |
| Director | Anurag Basu |
| Produced by | Ronnie Screwvala |
Movie Cast
| Actor | Actress | Character |
|---|---|
| Dharmendra | Amol |
| Shilpa Shetty | Shikha Ghosh Kapoor |
| Kay Kay Menon | Ranjit Kapoor |
| Shiney Ahuja | Akash Sharma |
| Irrfan Khan | Monty |
| Konkona Sen Sharma | Shruti Ghosh |
| Sharman Joshi | Rahul Dhupia |
| Kangana Ranaut | Neha Grewal |
| Nafisa Ali | Shivani |
| Ashwin Mushran | Abdullah Ansari |
Storyline
A group of Mumbai up-and-comers search for love and struggle for success in this ensemble drama that centers on an eager young call centre executive.
Life in a… Metro: Movie Summary & Scene Timeline
Life in a… Metro (2007) is a contemporary Hindi drama exploring the complex lives of urban professionals in Mumbai. The film follows Rahul, Neha, Ranjit, Shikha, Shruti, Monty, Akash, Amol, and Shivani as they navigate love, betrayal, heartbreak, and ambition. Amid career challenges, extramarital affairs, and personal desires, the characters confront emotional dilemmas and ultimately discover resolution, self-realization, and happiness in their own ways.
IMDB Rating – 7.4/10
Where To Watch
Where To Watch
| Platform | Availability |
|---|---|
| Amazon Prime Video | Available to stream (Subscription Required) |
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Box Office Summary
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Day 1 [1st Friday] | ₹ 0.80 Cr |
| Total Net Collection (India) | ₹ 15.63 Cr |
| Overseas Collection | ₹ 3.05 Cr |
| India Gross Collection | ₹ 21.10 Cr |
| Worldwide Gross Collection | ₹ 24.15 Cr |
| Budget | ₹ 8.00 Cr |
| Life in a Metro Verdict | SEMI-HIT |
Disclaimer: The box office figures presented above are compiled from various sources and independent research. These figures are approximate and provided for informational purposes only. DesiFilmi does not claim the absolute accuracy of the data but considers it adequately indicative of the film’s box office performance.
Facts & Trivia
Life in a… Metro (2007) is celebrated for its interwoven narratives exploring urban loneliness and complex relationships in Mumbai. Beyond its critical acclaim, the film has several interesting behind-the-scenes and contextual facts:
- Hollywood Inspirations: The stories of Kay Kay Menon, Sharman Joshi, and Kangana Ranaut were inspired by Billy Wilder\’s The Apartment, while Shilpa Shetty and Shiney Ahuja\’s subplot draws from Brief Encounter.
- Casting Changes: Urmila Matondkar was initially considered for Konkona Sen Sharma\’s role. Bengali cinema legend Soumitra Chatterjee declined Dharmendra\’s role due to health concerns.
- Musical Cameo: Composer Pritam Chakraborty makes a cameo as a street musician, reflecting the metro station ambiance.
- Bollywood Singing Debut: The film marked the Bollywood debut of Bangladeshi singer Faruq Mahfuz Anam, popularly known as James.
- Sampled Song: The hit track \”Oh Meri Jaan\” was reportedly inspired by Queensryche\’s \”Silent Lucidity\”.
- Sequel Inspiration: Actor Irrfan Khan’s performance inspired the sequel, Metro… In Dino.
- Patriarchal Critique: Contemporary analyses (2025) critique the film for its treatment of female characters, suggesting it reinforces patriarchal norms by punishing women (Shikha, Neha) for their desires while prioritizing heartbreak over personal agency, as noted by NDTV and other reviewers.
- A Man’s Perspective on Mumbai: Medium describes the film as a love letter to Mumbai, written primarily from a male perspective, where women\’s choices are often constrained and emotional turmoil is central to the narrative.
