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News18
23-07-2025
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- News18
Masoom 2: Sudhir Mishra Joins Shekhar Kapur's Film As Executive Producer
Last Updated: Shabana Azmi and Naseeruddin Shah, who were also a part of the 1983 film, will return for the sequel, alongside Manoj Bajpayee, Nithya Menen and Kaveri Kapur. Masoom: The Next Generation, the upcoming spiritual sequel of Shekhar Kapur's 1983 hit film Masoom, featuring Shabana Azmi and Naseeruddin Shah, was officially announced last year. Now, the makers have come up with a big update regarding the making of the project as renowned filmmaker Sudhir Mishra, known for films like Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi and Chameli, has joined the team of Masoom 2 as an Executive Producer. Sudhir Mishra Joins Masoom 2 Sharing the exciting update, Sudhir took to X and wrote, 'It's brilliant how Shekhar builds characters and weaves these stunning stories out of thin air. I haven't heard a more touching story in a long time. It leaves a joyous aching in your heart, which is the only way I can describe the feeling. Brilliant. I'm very proud to be the executive producer on this one! So, here it is: Masoom 2, a film directed by Shekhar Kapur and Mishra produced this. #Masoom2." It's brilliant how Shekhar builds characters and weaves these stunning stories out of thin air. Haven't heard such a heartwarming story in a long time… It leaves a joyous ache in your heart, the only way I can describe its feeling. Brilliant. I'm proud to be the executive…— Sudhir Mishra (@IAmSudhirMishra) July 19, 2025 Masoom 2 Announcement And Star Cast Earlier in 2024, during a press conference at the 55th International Film Festival of India in New Delhi, Shekhar officially announced Masoom 2, saying that the script is ready and he will begin shooting for the project in February-March 2025. He also stated that Masoom: The Next Generation will have a new storyline while retaining the core aspects that made the previous drama successful among the audiences. In addition to this, the director also shared that Shabana Azmi and Naseeruddin Shah, who were part of the 1983 film, will return for the sequel, alongside Manoj Bajpayee, Nithya Menen and his daughter Kaveri Kapur. Taking to Instagram, Shekhar previously shared how he convinced his daughter to be part of Masoom 2. He wrote, 'She's a fantastic singer-songwriter, it's taken me a long time to convince her to work with me as an actor. She finally agreed, and she will be playing a major role in my next film, Masoom-the Next Generation. They claim that children choose the parents they want to be born to. If this is true, I am the luckiest, fortunate father in history." View this post on Instagram A post shared by @shekharkapur Shekhar Kapur Filmography The director is known for helming projects like Mr India, Bandit Queen, Elizabeth and others. His last directorial project was a British romantic comedy, What's Love Got To Do With It? Which was released in 2022. First Published: July 23, 2025, 16:31 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Shekhar Kapur reveals his career nearly ended before it began after Masoom flopped on release: ‘Only two people in the theatre, and one was me'
Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur has officially announced the sequel to his acclaimed 1983 directorial debut Masoom, titled Masoom: The Next Generation. As the veteran filmmaker gears up for production, he took to social media to reflect on the turbulent release week of the original film and how it almost ended his career before it began. The sequel, which explores themes of home and identity, will star his daughter Kaveri Kapur . 'There were only two people in the theatre, and one was me' In an emotional post, Shekhar Kapur looked back at the Friday Masoom released in theatres and how he walked into a cinema hall to find it completely empty. 'I walked into the theatre... and there were only two people in there, and one was me! The vast emptiness hit me like an avalanche. This was the end of my career as a filmmaker... which hadn't actually started,' he wrote. He recalled how black marketeers, who had anticipated a commercial blockbuster, were disappointed by the film's emotional and artistic tone. 'The problem is you've made an 'Article' film,' one of them said to him, dismissively. Kapur later realised they meant 'Artistic', and it was not meant as a compliment. Shekhar Kapur is working on the 'Masoom' sequel From zero to full houses in six days The filmmaker shared how theatres remained empty from Friday through Tuesday, and distributors even began pulling the film from screens due to poor turnout. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Esse novo alarme com câmera é quase gratuito em Carapicuíba (consulte o preço) Alarmes Undo 'On Wednesday the distributor of the film called me and said they had no choice but to pull the film from the theatres... On Thursday, I got a call from them saying that people had started to come in. On Friday the houses were full. On Saturday tickets were being sold in black by those that called Masoom an 'Article' film,' Kapur wrote. By the end of the week, the film was declared a hit, but the haunting memory of its near-failure stayed with him. 'What happened on Thursday? I don't know... and have always wondered. What if they didn't come on Thursday?' he asked, adding that if that one day hadn't turned things around, Masoom may have been lost to time. The new film will feature his daughter Kaveri Kapur in a leading role and aims to explore contemporary themes around home, belonging, and personal identity. While details remain under wraps, fans of the original, which starred Shabana Azmi , Naseeruddin Shah , Saeed Jaffrey, Jugal Hansraj , and Urmila Matondkar , are eager to see how the story is reimagined for today's world.
Time of India
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Shekhar Kapur reveals daughter Kaveri has finally agreed to play a major role in his Film 'Masoom: The Next Generation'
Veteran filmmaker Shekhar Kapur has shared a special update close to his heart - his daughter Kaveri has finally agreed to play a major role in his upcoming film, "Masoom: The Next Generation." In a heartfelt post, the 'Bandit Queen' director reflected on Kaveri's journey and how she has finally agreed to collaborate with him as an actor. Kapur also revealed that Kaveri, who recently returned from an intensive performing arts course in Dublin, impressed her mentors and peers with her depth of understanding and artistic maturity. Known primarily as a talented singer-songwriter, she has now decided to step into the world of acting, taking on a major role in her father's new film. Reflecting on her journey, Shekhar Kapur shared that Kaveri had shown a keen sense of curiosity and wisdom from a young age. The director also expressed his deep sense of pride and gratitude as a father as he welcomed this new chapter in both their lives. Kapur shared a throwback photo of his daughter, reminiscing about her innate curiosity and wisdom even as a child. For the caption, he wrote, "That look. That curiosity. That need to question. There's so much Kaveri had even at that age. She just came back from an intense course in performing arts in Dublin. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Conheça o Alarme que afasta os Ladrões Verisure Leia mais Undo And her teachers and friends said they were astounded , yes astounded was the world they used, at her wisdom. At her understanding of the world , the universe around us .." "She's an amazing singer songwriter it's taken me a long time for me to convince to work with me as an actor. She finally agreed to.. so she will be with playing a major part in my next film, Masoom-the next generation.. They say the children choose the parents they want to be born to. If that is true, I am the luckiest, the fortunate Dad in history .." Shekhar Kapur added. Kaveri Kapur recently released her latest single titled "Reminisce." Interestingly, the track is an earlier version of her song "Ek Dhaga Toda Maine," which featured in her debut web series "Bobby Aur Rishi Ki Love Story." Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
News18
08-06-2025
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Shekhar Kapur Confirms Daughter Kaveri will Star In Masoom: The Next Generation
Last Updated: Shekhar Kapur announced his daughter Kaveri will play a major role in his film Masoom. Veteran filmmaker Shekhar Kapur has shared a special update close to his heart — his daughter Kaveri has finally agreed to play a major role in his upcoming film, 'Masoom: The Next Generation." In a heartfelt post, the 'Bandit Queen' director reflected on Kaveri's journey and how she has finally agreed to collaborate with him as an actor. Kapur also revealed that Kaveri, who recently returned from an intensive performing arts course in Dublin, impressed her mentors and peers with her depth of understanding and artistic maturity. Known primarily as a talented singer-songwriter, she has now decided to step into the world of acting, taking on a major role in her father's new film. Reflecting on her journey, Shekhar Kapur shared that Kaveri had shown a keen sense of curiosity and wisdom from a young age. The director also expressed his deep sense of pride and gratitude as a father as he welcomed this new chapter in both their lives. Kapur shared a throwback photo of his daughter, reminiscing about her innate curiosity and wisdom even as a child. For the caption, he wrote, 'That look. That curiosity. That need to question. There's so much Kaveri had even at that age. She just came back from an intense course in performing arts in Dublin. And her teachers and friends said they were astounded , yes astounded was the word they used, at her wisdom. At her understanding of the world , the universe around us .." 'She's an amazing singer songwriter it's taken me a long time for me to convince to work with me as an actor. She finally agreed to.. so she will be with playing a major part in my next film, Masoom-the next generation.. They say the children choose the parents they want to be born to. If that is true, I am the luckiest, the fortunate Dad in history .." Shekhar Kapur added. Kaveri Kapur recently released her latest single titled 'Reminisce." Interestingly, the track is an earlier version of her song 'Ek Dhaga Toda Maine," which featured in her debut web series 'Bobby Aur Rishi Ki Love Story." About the Author First Published: June 08, 2025, 10:20 IST
