Two albums, one emotion, romance returns to the spotlight. July has opened on a melodic high with two major albums capturing the nation’s imagination — Metro... In Dino and Saiyaara. While one builds upon the legacy of an iconic soundtrack, the other paints a fresh canvas for new-age romance. Pritam strikes again with Metro... In Dino, which released yesterday, marking his return to the musical world he helped shape in 2007. The album reunites him with the sonic atmosphere, reinterpreting its emotional undertones for a new generation of listeners. The new album brings a modern sensibility to the original’s emotional depth, and fans have already taken to its stirring compositions.
However, many listeners admit to feeling the absence of KK, whose unforgettable voice was central to the soul of the original. Still, the album delivers a moody, melodic soundscape that fits the chaos and poetry of contemporary urban life. Listeners have praised tracks for being “deeply felt” and “classic Pritam,” marking a successful continuation of a musical journey that first began nearly two decades ago. Mohit Suri’s Saiyaara leads the love revival. If Metro is about introspection, Saiyaara is about passion, Saiyaara has quickly risen to the top of streaming charts with a power-packed line-up: Arijit Singh, Jubin Nautiyal, Vishal Mishra, Sachet–Parampara, and Faheem–Arslan.
Calling it his “tribute to the best romantic albums,” Suri says Saiyaara is deeply personal, reflecting his early influences from films like Aashiqui. He adds, “I fell in love with music because of Aashiqui, and that love continues with Saiyaara.” The album has resonated with younger audiences, with its intense lyrics and sweeping melodies.
