• About   |
  • Submit Guest Post |
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
The Second Angle (TSA Magazine)
Advertise
  • Infotainment
    • Sports
    • People
    • Inspiring
  • Entertainment
    • Lifestyle
    • Home & Decoration
  • Buzz
  • Education
  • Travel
  • Finance
  • Healthcare
  • Technology
The Second Angle
No Result
View All Result
  • Infotainment
  • Entertainment
  • Buzz
  • Education
  • Travel
  • Finance
  • Healthcare
  • Technology
Advertisement
ADVERTISEMENT
Home Entertainment

Movie Defined By Its Songs: Life In A Metro

On May 11, 2007, Anurag Basu's film Life...In A Metro was released, and it changed the trajectory of his career. The soundtrack, on the other hand, was one of the film's most memorable features. Let's have a close look at that once again.

TSA Desk by TSA Desk
March 10, 2023
in Entertainment
Reading Time: 3 mins read
Movie Defined By Its Songs: Life In A Metro

The Indian Express

Share on FacebookShare on WhatsApp
Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement
ADVERTISEMENT

Hindi cinema had a blockbuster year in 2007. Apne by Anil Sharma, Awarapan by Mohit Suri, Bhool Bhulaiya by Priyadarshan, Cheeni Kum by R Balki, and Himesh Reshammiya’s debut, Aap Ka Surroor – The Real Love Story by Himesh Reshammiya (Really).

In the midst of it all, a small film caught everyone’s attention. Life…In A Metro by Anurag Basu was the ideal collection for anyone suffering from the loneliness of life in a crowded metropolis. It was a film with a unique structure, story, and soundtrack.

The music for Life…In A Metro, composed by Pritam Chakraborty, was a wonderful mix of rock, pop, and sensitive romantic lyrics that made it enormously popular among the urban populace.

Movie Defined By Its Songs: Life In A Metro
The Indian Express

It was also the start of Pritam’s upward trajectory, which would eventually lead to the hugely successful Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016). Pritam’s albums for Jab We Met (2007), Barfi! (2012), and Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013) got imprinted in collective memory before Ae Dil Hai Mushkil.

RelatedPosts

12 Bollywood Musicals You Should Watch Again

12 Bollywood Musicals You Should Watch Again

Entrepreneur Documentaries You Should Consider Watching

Entrepreneur Documentaries You Should Consider Watching

The film begins with the song ‘Rishtey,’ a rock ballad about loneliness that serves as the film’s core topic. The song, which was sung by Bangladeshi vocalist James, featured the band Metro, which Pritam had assembled particularly for the film.

Pritam, Suhail Kaul, Soham Chakraborty, and James form a band that is present throughout the film. The band, like the ‘Mariachis,’ enters and goes to mark a major emotional point in the film, which is underscored by music.

The singers in Basu’s film, however, wander through the background of the scenes, blending in with the masses.

The tracks are shot in a style reminiscent of 1990s pop music videos, which Basu and Pritam are familiar with as they began their careers in advertising and television before moving into filmmaking.

Movie Defined By Its Songs: Life In A Metro
Upperstall

Few things are more at ease in Mumbai than a commercial jingle. The songs, which were shot in and around Mumbai, generally feature the characters going about their daily lives, blending in with the city’s masses, with the singers offering an almost omniscient narrative to the scenes. It’s the ideal homage to a city where individualism and loneliness coexist.

Pritam not only employed a very evident rock melody to underpin his works, but he also used a very obvious ethos. It was a forerunner of his latest Ae Dil Hai Mushkil song ‘Bulleya’ (2016).

For example, the composer wrote a rock ballad called ‘Alvida’ to represent the sadness of separation. Basu imagines the song at busy train stations, rain-soaked street corners, and cramped cubicles, all of which contribute to a sense of separation.

It would be dishonest not to acknowledge Pritam and his band for their contributions to each montage and for enriching the scenes.

While we’re on the subject of unjust, we should mention the song’s sad ability, much as Neha and Shruti were crushed by different guys in separate places. And the powerful lines “Ab Kehna aur kya, jab tune Keh Diya Alvida” let us feel the pain onscreen.

“O Meri Jaan” appears at a time when love is at its most intense. Shikha and Akash are spending more time together, Amol and Shivani are discovering each other’s lost wildness, and Rahul is assisting Neha in regaining her lost self, and this is when the two unite. KK rarely disappoints, and this is undoubtedly one of his best, owing to the film’s elegance.

The majority of this lovely music is a montage of Shruti opening up and being overjoyed by Monty’s raw and genuine nature. It’s a rush of endorphins, and you’re simply enjoying their connection.

They go on city trips, go shopping, and relax at sea links and “Shayad Yahi Hai Pyaar.”

ADVERTISEMENT

The film has the feel of a collection of vignettes in the middle of a pop-rock record at moments. Basu starts with Pritam’s composition and finishes in the same vein.

The last song, ‘Kar Salaam,’ is a homage to the protagonists’ bravery and determination of its characters. The arousing anthem is a fitting finale to a sweet film that builds up to a delicious climax.

Also Read: 10 Jared Leto’s (a.k.a the Joker) Outstanding Movies

ShareSendTweet

Related Posts

12 Bollywood Musicals You Should Watch Again
Entertainment

12 Bollywood Musicals You Should Watch Again

We often forget the plots of movies within a few days (or a week or two if it's a particularly...

Read more
Entrepreneur Documentaries You Should Consider Watching
Entertainment

Entrepreneur Documentaries You Should Consider Watching

Great Entrepreneur Documentaries with commercial potential have been dwindling in popularity for a long time, but Netflix has reignited interest...

Read more
The Naina Playlist: Songs Centered Around Eyes
Entertainment

The Naina Playlist: Songs Centered Around Eyes

This list of songs about eyes will make you want to create a playlist right away!

Read more
Korean Thriller Masterpieces You Must Watch
Entertainment

Korean Thriller Masterpieces You Must Watch

From ‘Parasite’ to ‘Save Me’ Here are 10 Korean Thriller Masterpieces that you should watch.

Read more
16 Underappreciated English Songs To Sleep To
Entertainment

16 Underappreciated English Songs To Sleep To

When you're lying awake at night, listen to these 16 best sleeping songs.

Read more
10 Neeti Mohan Songs We Love
Entertainment

10 Neeti Mohan Songs We Love

She debuted in the industry with the songs "Ishq wala love" and "Jiya Re," which were featured in the films...

Read more
Load More

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

About

The Second Angle

The Second Angle (TSA) Magazine covers a broad spectrum of topics including Entertainment, Lifestyle, education, Crypto, iGaming, Technology, fashion, beauty, relationships, celebrities, wellness, travel, and food. It also features user-generated content in the form of tips, guest post, forums, polls, contests and other interactive articles.

Important Links

  • About
  • Guest Post
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms
  • Contact Us
  • Newsletter
ADVERTISEMENT

© 2017-23. The Second Angle. All Rights Reserved. Developed and Managed by SquareBase.io

No Result
View All Result
  • Infotainment
    • Sports
    • People
    • Inspiring
  • Entertainment
    • Lifestyle
    • Home & Decoration
  • Buzz
  • Education
  • Travel
  • Finance
  • Healthcare
  • Technology

© 2017-23. The Second Angle. All Rights Reserved. Developed and Managed by SquareBase.io

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password? Sign Up

Create New Account!

Fill the forms below to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.