“I wish I’d been there on this journey with you!” A loving shoutout
As Sara Ali Khan’s anthology film Metro… In Dino released in cinemas on July 4, 2025, her aunt and mentor Saba Ali Khan Pataudi posted a tearfully emotional note on Instagram. With some precious baby photos of Sara, baby brother Ibrahim, grandmother Sharmila Tagore, and herself, Saba penned:
“Sara… While I don’t travel in a metro, I sure wish I’d been there on this journey with you! Babysitting you, watching you grow… Holding you in my lap… You are protecting Iggy, while Iggy now protects you too! And all your brothers. And the father… Moments with my Amma, our last premiere together… So proud. Love You Always. Keep shining.”
This private musing presents a poignant picture of their relationship, one of warmth, nostalgia, possessiveness, and all-encompassing love.
Childhood memories: Tears, teddy bears & travel nostalgia
Among the shared photos, one is a playful moment of little Sara hugging a giant teddy bear, another one finds her consoling tearful Ibrahim, and another one is a family outing with Saba and Sharmila Tagore. These spontaneous glimpses speak to the playful and protective role Sara played even as a kid.
The comments were soon flooded by fans: past photos resurfaced, hearts were warmed, and the thread was abuzz with love symbols and nostalgic comments.
Celebrating “Metro… In Dino”: A movie about love in the city
Metro… In Dino, helmed by Anurag Basu, is not only an ode to Sara’s growth; it’s a tale that reminisces about her journey. The anthology delves into four different love tales set against the backdrop of India’s metro cities—Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, and Bangalore—with Sara acting opposite Aditya Roy Kapur.
It also boasts seniors like Anupam Kher, Pankaj Tripathi, Neena Gupta, Konkona Sen Sharma, Ali Fazal, and Fatima Sana Shaikh.
The movie opened to positive reception, with its ensemble cast, emotional storyline, and retro but apt themes of current relationships and the mayhem of urban living being universally acclaimed.
Why this note resonated with fans and why Saba’s voice is important
Saba, a talented jewelry designer and keeper of the Pataudi-Bhopal legacy, has ever been Sara’s steadying presence. Her relationship with Sara goes beyond the usual auntliness; there’s a mentor’s pride and big sister’s advice in the way she helps shape Sara.
Spanning film and family
The affectionate message also highlights how family keeps Sara grounded, particularly as she faces the stresses of Bollywood. Saba’s reference to “moments with Amma” lent weight to an emotional value, underlining Sharmila Tagore’s abiding influence.
Cultural resonance
The post resonated with fans since it perfectly balanced stardom and ordinariness, love and protection, and nostalgia, reminding us that stars are from real, loving families.
A rising star, Sara’s Bollywood career
Sara has quickly become one of the most promising stars of Bollywood. With her debut in Kedarnath (2018), she has already given blockbusters such as Simmba, Love Aaj Kal, and also recently Sky Force, a patriotic drama based on India’s 1965 airstrike.
She’s also a fashion icon: at Metro… At the Dino song launch, she sported a Gen Z-approved blue mini dress with a sensational dramatic bow back, which stole the social media limelight.
One entertaining highlight: during the trailer launch, Sara included her parents, Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor, as her favorite Bollywood married couple among their responses, bringing a personal and warm touch to promotions.
“Metro… In Dino”: Why It Matters for Sara’s Career
An adult transition: Unlike her previous films, this anthology presents her with opportunities to delve into complex emotional stories, marking her growth from youthful charm to mature actor.
Learning from industry gurus: Sharing the screen space with gurus like Neena Gupta and Pankaj Tripathi is an opportunity to learn.
Bringing art to life: The subject of the film, protection, coming of age, and love within the family mirror Saba’s emotional note, reflecting how personal experiences add value to Sara’s on-screen persona.
Final Take
Saba Ali Khan’s lovely message is not just an aunt’s pride; it’s a story of mentorship, family bonding, and earthy love. As Metro… In Dino, which represents the career high point of Sara’s career, this heartfelt tribute grounds her story, making audiences connect with her both to her glamour and also with the family sagas that shape her.
The posted pictures and nervous childhood memories clearly remind us there’s a lifetime of love, memories, and hope behind every actor. And today, as Sara embarks on a new movie chapter, her family’s support, particularly Saba’s, remains her strongest pillar.
So here’s to Sara Ali Khan, her passion journey, and the gorgeous bond that keeps transforming her on-screen and off.