Konkona Sen Sharma Gets Emotional Remembering Irrfan Khan, 'Zamaane Lagenge Unko Bhulane Mein'

Anurag Basu’s 2007 masterpiece, Life In A… Metro, is returning to the big screen after nearly two decades, with a highly anticipated sequel. The film proved that sky-high budgets, spicy dance numbers, superstars, or a traditional happy ending are not necessary to leave a profound impact on viewers. Out of the various characters in the film, and their saga of unrequited love, it was Konkona Sen Sharma and Irrfan Khan, whose characters found a happy ending. Recently, at a promotional event for the film's sequel, Metro In Dino, Konkona remembered her late co-star.

Konkona Sen Sharma remembers her late co-star, Irrfan Khan

Irrfan Khan, known for his versatility and unforgettable screen presence, left a lasting impact with every role he played before his untimely passing in April 2020 at the age of 53 due to neuroendocrine cancer. During a recent media interaction, his Life In A… Metro co-star, Konkona Sen Sharma, shared how deeply she missed Irrfan while filming the sequel, Metro In Dino. She was quoted as saying:

“There were several moments when I missed him during the shoot of the film. Zamaane lagenge unko bhulane mein.”

Konkona shared that she deeply felt Irrfan Khan’s absence while filming some emotional scenes in Metro In Dino. As the only returning cast member from Life In A… Metro, she now stars alongside Pankaj Tripathi. Recalling her moments with Irrfan in the original, Konkona hinted that viewers will likely recognise the scenes where his presence was missed the most. She said:

“It happened many times, but I don't want to say what and when, because when you watch the film, I think you’ll know when. Today, we'll celebrate.”

Anurag Basu recalls Konkona Sen Sharma breaking down on the set as she missed Irrfan Khan

During the song launch event of Metro In Dino, Anurag Basu recalled how Konkona was especially emotional on the set, and during a particular scene, she could not control her tears as the tone was similar to a scene from the first film. Basu shared:

“We were shooting a scene, and the tone for it was a little similar to a scene from the first film. Suddenly, Konkona started crying, and even right now, I am worried that the same will happen if someone asks a question about him. We miss him; we miss KK very much, and there are many others who are missing now, with whom we collaborated earlier.”

The filmmaker also reflected on the emotional void left by late artists, Irrfan Khan, Rajat Poddar, Bobby Singh, and singer KK. Remembering KK’s soulful voice in Alvida and O Meri Jaan, Anurag shared how deeply their absence was felt on set.

About the sequel, Metro In Dino

Metro In Dino stars an ensemble cast, including Konkona Sen Sharma, Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, Pankaj Tripathi, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Anupam Kher, and Neena Gupta. The film explores modern love, heartbreak, and hope in a vibrant urban setting. Known for his emotive storytelling, Basu seamlessly blends realism and emotion in this highly anticipated film. The first song from the film, titled Zamaana Lage, was released on May 28, 2025. Sung by Arijit Singh and Shashwat Singh, the Pritam-composed track beautifully captured the fleeting yet intense urban connections. Metro In Dino will hit the theatres on July 4, 2025.

Like Konkona and Anurag, are you also going to miss seeing Irrfan Khan in the upcoming film? Let us know.

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