‘Metro… In Dino’: Pankaj Tripathi Responds to Comparisons with Irrfan Khan
As Metro… In Dino hits theatres, actor Pankaj Tripathi has addressed growing comparisons between himself and the late Irrfan Khan, calling them “misplaced” and “unfair.” The film, directed by Anurag Basu, is being hailed as a spiritual sequel to the 2007 hit Life in a… Metro, which featured Irrfan in one of his most beloved roles as the quirky and heartfelt Monty.
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In the new film, Pankaj Tripathi stars opposite Konkona Sensharma—who also featured alongside Irrfan in the original—portraying a married couple grappling with a midlife crisis. The emotional resonance and nuanced performances have naturally drawn comparisons, with critics and fans noting similarities in tone and subtlety between Pankaj’s role and Irrfan’s legacy.
However, in a recent interview with Zoom, Pankaj Tripathi respectfully dismissed these parallels.
“Yeh comparison bilkul nahi hona chahiye. Voh mere senior the aur main unka fan rahunga. Mere drama school ke senior the voh. Hum ek hi acting institute se seekhe hai. Main khud unke craft ko dekhke seekhta tha. Voh Irrfan sir hai, unki jagah hum sabke dilon mein hai,” he said.
A Heartfelt Tribute Through Cinema
Directed by Anurag Basu, Metro… In Dino brings together a stellar ensemble cast including Neena Gupta, Anupam Kher, Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, Fatima Sana Shaikh, and Ali Fazal. With its mature storytelling, urban realism, and soulful soundtrack by Pritam, the film explores themes of love, isolation, and longing in the chaos of modern city life.
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