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India.com
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Buddha Purnima: Shekhar Kapur Reflects On Life-Changing Encounter With Himalayan Monk
New Delhi: Celebrated filmmaker Shekhar Kapur marked the occasion of Buddha Purnima with a deeply personal and thought-provoking anecdote, crediting a profound encounter with a Himalayan monk as the beginning of his spiritual journey. Known for his philosophical reflections and insightful social media musings, Kapur once again stirred introspection among his followers by revisiting a transformative moment from his past. In a reflective Instagram post, Kapur shared that years ago, while trekking alone in the Himalayas, he met a meditating monk whose calm presence and simple yet profound words left a lasting impact. Despite the biting cold, the monk sat nearly unclothed, absorbed in meditation. When Kapur asked if he was cold, the monk smiled and replied, 'I was not aware of the cold… But now that you've asked me, yes, it is cold,' before closing his eyes again—a gesture that sparked the beginning of Kapur's own inner exploration. In his post, Kapur wrote: 'Go back to where you came from. Open your heart to love… Let it flow everywhere outward… It's when your love flows back inwards… that pain, desire, selfishness take over.' He concluded by saying, 'My journey began,' underscoring the profound shift that conversation triggered in him. Read his full post here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by @shekharkapur The heartfelt reflection comes at a time when Shekhar Kapur is receiving renewed acclaim. Recently honoured with the prestigious Padma Bhushan—India's third-highest civilian award—for his contributions to the arts and cinema, the veteran director is currently working on Masoom 2, the sequel to his acclaimed debut film. The sequel promises nostalgia with the return of Shabana Azmi and Naseeruddin Shah, and a personal touch with the inclusion of his daughter, Kaveri Kapur, in a key role. With wisdom gleaned from both life and storytelling, Kapur continues to bridge art and philosophy, offering his audiences far more than just cinema.
India.com
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Exclusive: Kaveri Kapur On Strong Bond With Parents Shekhar Kapur And Suchitra Krishnamoorthi; Talks About Starring In Masoom 2
New Delhi: Taking forward the legacy of celebrated parents Shekhar Kapur and Suchitra Krishnamoorthi, Kaveri Kapur is all set to make her own niche space in the showbiz world. She made her debut with Bobby Aur Rishi Ki Love Story earlier this year and is now looking forward to starring in Shekhar Kapur's Masoom 2 - sequel to 1983 classic Masoom. In an interview with Zee News Digital, she opened up music being her first love, acting and solid bond with parents. Q. While growing up, did Shekhar Kapur and Suchitra Krishnamoorthi's profession intrigue you? A. Music has always intrigued me. I've been singing since I was six. and I wrote my first song at nine. That's something I've always been very, very passionate about. But in terms of acting, I didn't ever think I would be an actor. I was really, really very shy, like to the point where during school performances, I would cry before I had to go on stage. I didn't want to do drama in school. So while growing up, no, I didn't. I mean, of course, it intrigued me, as there were things about it that I found interesting, and I enjoyed watching them and experiencing it through them. But I never thought that I would be an actor. But as I got older, I grew into my personality more, shed that shyness and insecurity and I really started to develop a curiosity for it. That's when everything changed. Q. What did you learn from Bobby Aur Rishi Ki Love Story. How was the experience? A. First of all, I learnt that I want to be an actor, that I have a passion for acting. I discovered this through the process of Bobby Aur Rishi Ki Love Story. Since I was a complete beginner, I learnt a lot from Kunal sir as well as Vardhaan about acting and about the craft. Just being on set was an amazing experience. I had so much fun. I had such a great rapport with Kunal because I think he really understood my personality. He was able to give me the correct guidance based on my personality and my instinctive way of approaching acting. View this post on Instagram A post shared by JioHotstar (@jiohotstar) Q. Masoom remains a classic, Masoom 2 would be a huge responsibility. Do you feel the pressure? A. I definitely feel the weight of the responsibility and it is a bit intimidating. However, I know I'm in the right hands and surrounded by people that are masters of their craft and I find a lot of comfort in that. I know I'm going to learn a lot and I'm also actively trying not to allow the pressure to get to me, because overthinking always tends to stifle my creativity. Q. Tell us about your bond with mom and dad. A. My bond with both my parents is pretty strong but quite different. My mum and I have a more traditional parent-child relationship whereas my father and I are so similar that we've become like friends now. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kaveri (@kaverikapur) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kaveri (@kaverikapur) Q. Do you plan to pursue singing full-time along with acting in future? A. 100%. Music is my first love and I don't think it's something I'll ever give up. Songwriting is how I started to first explore my self, the world and my creativity. It's the space in which I feel most like myself.
