‘Metro In Dino’, the highly anticipated spiritual sequel to Anurag Basu ‘s 2007 film ‘Life In a Metro’, is generating significant buzz, not just for its star-studded cast but also for its musical legacy. The original film featured blockbuster songs, prominently “O Meri Jaan” and “Alvida,” both immortalized by the late singer KK, who passed away in 2022. On Saturday, music composer Pritam, the maestro behind the ‘Metro In Dino’ album, shared a deeply emotional note, expressing how profoundly he missed KK during the album’s creation.
Pritam’s heartfelt tribute to late singer, KK
Pritam took to his Instagram account to share a poignant video that began with a touching note: “While we were all busy working on the album for Metro In Dino, one person I find myself missing the most is KK.” The video then transitioned into a montage of cherished behind-the-scenes moments, showing Pritam and KK laughing during studio recording sessions. It also featured clips of KK passionately performing “O Meri Jaan” and “Alvida” at concerts, reminding viewers of his immense talent and irreplaceable presence.
Fans share grief and nostalgia
The video quickly resonated with emotional fans, who flooded the comments section with heartfelt messages. Many expressed the sentiment that the Metro musical experience would simply not be the same without KK’s iconic voice. “Metro won’t be the same anymore ,” one fan lamented. Another echoed, “We will miss KK most in Metro..In Dino!” A third fan highlighted the impact of his past work, stating, “Life in a metro had iconic songs because of kk! The album won’t be the same without him.” There were also pleas for his posthumous inclusion: “Please use his vocals somewhere in the album. Please.” Many tributes underscored his enduring legacy, with one comment reading, “Miss him everyday. His two songs from The Life in a Metro are masterpieces and will never be forgotten.