One City. Countless Emotions.|May. 11, 2007|India|124 Min.
Genre: Bollywood;Drama
Description: Life in a Metro (2007) is a compelling drama set in the bustling city of Mumbai. The film explores the intertwined lives of various characters navigating the complexities of urban relationships and aspirations.
Rahul, an ambitious call center employee, lends his apartment to his colleagues in exchange for career advancement opportunities. He harbors secret feelings for his coworker, Neha, who has climbed the professional ladder through her affair with their boss, Ranjit. Ranjit, dissatisfied with his marriage to Shikha, seeks a private space to meet Neha and blackmails Rahul into offering his apartment in return for a promotion. Unaware that Neha is Ranjit’s lover, Rahul becomes entangled in their secret affair.
Meanwhile, Shikha, Ranjit’s wife, discovers a poignant letter from her aunt’s long-lost love, Amol. Forty years ago, Amol left Shivani, Shikha’s aunt, to pursue his dreams in the United States. Now in their twilight years, both express a desire to reunite and spend their remaining days together. Shikha supports Shivani in this emotional journey.
Shikha’s sister, Shruti, is eager to find a suitable partner but struggles to connect with potential suitors, including the eccentric Monty. As Neha’s roommate, Shruti remains oblivious to Neha’s guilt over her affair with Ranjit.
The film weaves together these narratives, offering a heartfelt portrayal of love, ambition, and the search for meaning in the chaos of city life.
Cast director: Anurag Basu
Cast actor: Shiney Ahuja, Shilpa Shetty, Kay Kay Menon, Sharman Joshi, Gautami Kapoor, Konkona Sen Sharma, Kangana Ranaut, Irrfan Khan, Dharmendra, Nafisa Ali
Original name: Life in a Metro