Aditya Roy Kapur: Anurag Basu's wonderful at conveying a lot in just a silent moment

IANS June 16, 2025 377 views

Aditya Roy Kapur opens up about working with Anurag Basu in ‘Metro…In Dino,’ praising his ability to convey deep emotions without words. He shares how the film blends expressive dialogue with impactful silent moments. The movie marks the final chapter of Basu’s hyperlinked trilogy, exploring modern relationships. With a star-studded cast, it releases on July 4.

"“He’s wonderful at conveying a lot in just a silent moment.” – Aditya Roy Kapur
Aditya Roy Kapur: Anurag Basu's wonderful at conveying a lot in just a silent moment
New Delhi, June 16: Actor Aditya Roy Kapur revealed that although his character in “Metro…In Dino” had plenty of dialogue in the film, working with filmmaker Anurag Basu also involved powerful silent moments.

Key Points

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Aditya highlights Basu’s skill in silent storytelling

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Film balances dialogue and subtle emotional cues

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‘Metro…In Dino’ concludes Basu’s hyperlinked trilogy

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Features an ensemble cast including Sara Ali Khan

Appreciating his balance between expressive dialogue and the subtlety of conveying emotion without words, Aditya told IANS: “Well, honestly, I actually had quite a bit to say in this film, so I think I’m talking quite a bit in the movie. But I think with Dada, like you said, he says a lot without dialogue as well, and there were lots of moments like that, which is wonderful.”

He said that sometimes an actor doesn't need five lines.

“You can say something with just a look, and he’s amazing at that. So for me, it was a mixture of both. I was definitely talking quite a bit—I had a lot to say, quite opinionated, and lots of takes on things.”

“But yeah, he’s wonderful at conveying a lot in just a silent moment, and that’s always lovely as an actor—to get to have scenes like that, to be nudged in that direction, and to get material like that,” he concluded.

With “Metro…In Dino”, Anurag returns with the final chapter of his hyperlinked trilogy. Delving into the complex and modern relationships, the upcoming film promises an exploration of love, heartbreak, and human connection.

The film stars Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, Ali Fazal, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Pankaj Tripathi, Konkona Sen Sharma, Anupam Kher and Neena Gupta.

Gulshan Kumar and T-Series presents, in association with Anurag Basu Productions Pvt. Ltd., ‘Metro…In Dino. Directed by Anurag Basu, with music composed by Pritam, and produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Anurag Basu, and Taani Basu, the film will be in cinemas on July 4.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
Anurag Basu truly is a master of subtle storytelling! His films like "Life in a Metro" showed how much emotion can be conveyed without words. Excited to see Aditya Roy Kapur in this new avatar - he's grown so much as an actor since "Aashiqui 2" days. 🙌
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Priya M.
The entire cast looks amazing! But I hope this isn't just another urban relationship drama. Basu sir needs to bring something fresh to the table this time. Last few films felt repetitive with similar themes. Still, fingers crossed for this one!
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Arjun S.
Aditya's interview shows how much he's matured as an actor. Remember when he was just the chocolate boy hero? Now talking about silent moments and nuanced performances - what growth! Basu's films always extract the best from actors. Can't wait for July 4th!
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Shweta R.
The combination of Pritam's music and Basu's storytelling is always magical. Their previous collaborations gave us unforgettable songs. Hope this film continues the tradition while giving us fresh content. Also excited to see Sara Ali Khan in a different role!
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Vikram J.
Honestly, Indian cinema needs more directors like Basu who understand the power of silence. We're so used to over-the-top dialogues and background scores telling us how to feel. This interview makes me hopeful about the film's subtle approach to storytelling.
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Neha P.
The star cast is impressive but I'm most excited about Konkona Sen Sharma and Pankaj Tripathi! They always bring such depth to their characters. Hope they get substantial roles and not just cameos. Basu's films usually give everyone their moment to shine though. 😊

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