Actor Ali Fazal, known for his dedication to his craft, has gone the extra mile for his upcoming film Metro… In Dino, directed by Anurag Basu. Despite having briefly played a guitarist in his debut film 3 Idiots over a decade ago, Ali wanted to bring a fresh authenticity to his latest role as a musician. To ensure his on-screen performance looked and felt real, Ali dedicated over a month to learning the guitar from scratch, training under a professional guitarist to perfect his technique.
Speaking about the experience, Ali Fazal shared, “Playing a musician is not just about holding a guitar and pretending to strum, sometimes yes it is. But sometimes it’s all real. I believe that authenticity is everything, especially in a film like Metro… In Dino, where the story is deeply rooted in human emotions and music is a part of the character’s soul. When I played a guitarist in 3 Idiots, it was just a cameo—more of a fun, quick moment. But this time, my character is a musician at the core, and that comes with a responsibility to do justice to the role. There were chords i could play, chords i couldn’t play. But it’s Basu Da frame. So you have to make sure you give it your all”.
Ali adds, ” I spent over a month taking lessons with a professional guitarist, not just to learn chords but to understand the instrument, the body language, the relationship between a musician and his guitar. It’s not easy; your fingers hurt, and it takes real dedication. But I wanted to make sure that every time I played on screen, it felt honest—not just to me but to the audience.”
Ali further adds, “Anurag Basu’s stories are always layered, and I felt that if I didn’t dive deep into this part, it would be a disservice to the character and to the film. I’ve always believed that music is a universal language—it connects us in ways that words sometimes can’t. That’s what I wanted to capture. I hope audiences can feel the effort and love I’ve poured into this role.”
Metro… In Dino is slated for a July 4th release, and Ali’s preparation is sure to add a memorable layer to this much-anticipated project.