Sara Ali Khan says, “Just an easy breezy girl, that’s just figuring her life out”
Sara Ali Khan is all set to appear in Anurag Basu’s much-anticipated ensemble drama Metro… In Dino, a contemporary take on modern relationships. In a recent interaction, the actress shed light on her character and how it differs from her previous roles.
Known for her vivacious screen presence and traditional roles in films like Kedarnath and Atrangi Re, Sara is now exploring more grounded and relatable territory. Reflecting on the aesthetic and the emotional tone of her character in Metro…In Dino, she shared that it is not glamorous, but real.
“As far as the look is concerned, much like everything else, it’s Basu da’s brainchild… and I think it definitely is not glamorous… it’s real & I feel like my character in this film is just an easy breezy girl that’s just figuring her life out. And I haven’t been given the opportunity to kind of showcase that in an urban but real sense before, you know.”
– Sara Ali Khan
Her words highlight a conscious shift towards authenticity and simplicity, something that aligns with the tone director Anurag Basu is known for. Metro… In Dino, inspired by the themes of Basu’s earlier film Life in a… Metro is expected to explore love, loneliness, and human connection in the fast-paced urban world.
Sara’s role, as she describes it, promises to be refreshingly relatable, an everyday girl navigating the complexities of relationships and identity in a modern city. This grounded performance could mark a turning point in her career, allowing audiences to see a different, more nuanced side of the actress.
The film, which also stars Aditya Roy Kapur, Konkona Sen Sharma, Ali Fazal, Fatima Sana Shaikh, and Pankaj Tripathi, is slated to release on July 4, 2025.