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First Post
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
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'A Joyous Ache in Your Heart': Sudhir Mishra joins Shekhar Kapur's Masoom 2 as Executive Producer
Masoom- The Next Chapter is a spiritual successor to the original, an emotionally resonant, character-driven film that explores new themes while echoing the soul of the new generation read more Filmmaker Sudhir Mishra has officially announced that he has joined Masoom 2 as the Executive Producer, and cinephiles are already buzzing with anticipation. Directed by the visionary filmmaker Shekhar Kapur, Masoom 2 marks a deeply emotional return to the world of Masoom his 1983 classic that redefined tenderness on screen. Sudhir Mishra took to social media to express his admiration for Shekhar Kapur's storytelling. '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." STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD And with enthusiasm he stated, 'I'm proud to be the executive producer on this one! So here it is, Masoom 2 - a film directed by @shekharkapur and by @IAmSudhirMishra' 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- The Next Chapter is a spiritual successor to the original, an emotionally resonant, character-driven film that explores new themes while echoing the soul of the new generation. The Padma Bhushan awardee Shekhar Kapur known for Elizabeth, Bandit Queen, Mr India and Masoom, returns to his emotionally rich, intimate storytelling style with this project. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
India.com
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
This film did not see any audience after its release, after one week tickets were sold in black, earned 5 times more than its budget, movie is…, lead actors were…
In the early 80s, a tale hit the screens with little noise, unnoticed by the crowd on its first day. But as time passed, whispers turned into cheers, and the film that once saw empty seats began drawing full houses. Released in 1983, this cinematic gem, though a slow starter, found its magic through word of mouth. With powerful performances and a story that struck a chord, it climbed the ladder of success, surprising even its makers. Which Film Is This? Here we are talking about the 1983 film, 'Masoom', helmed by the renowned director of Indian Cinema, Shekhar Kapur. Recently, he has announced the sequel to his 1983 film, titled 'Masoom the Next Generation', in which his daughter Kaveri Kapur will make her debut on the big screen. The 1983 film featured Shabana Azmi, Naseeruddin Shah, Saeed Jafri, Jugal Hansraj and Urmila Matondkar. Meanwhile, Shekhar Kapur told a shocking thing about his first film in one of his latest posts. What Did Shekhar Kapur Tell? Director Shekhar Kapur has recently shared a post in which he recalled the tense week after the release of the film Masoom. He mentioned that I started climbing the first step of becoming a director through this film, but this film betrayed me. After the release of the film, no one came to see it and he felt that his career as a filmmaker was over before it even started. Shekhar wrote in the post, 'The problem is that you have made an 'article' film and then other young black marketers also joined in almost threateningly. I soon understood that by 'article' they meant 'artistic'… but it was not a compliment in any way. Because they had bought tickets expecting a full house, so that they could sell them at a profit. That's it. No one came.' What Happened On Thursday? Shekhar further wrote, 'The race to find new theatres began… And Masoom was declared a hit… What happened on Thursday?? I don't know… And I have been thinking this all along. What if they had not come on Thursday? Distributors would have left other theatres too… and Masoom would not have been a film that anyone would have watched. Now, after so many years… When I am preparing to bring 'Masoom, The Next-Generation' into production, the word 'article film' still haunts me and what happened on Thursday? Did my or my film's fortunes change overnight?' For the unversed, Masoom was made on a budget of 1.75 crores. While at the box office, the film earned a worldwide collection of 8.95 crores, which made it earn 5 times more than its budget.
Hans India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Shekhar Kapur calls success, self worth & failure 'own perception of yourself'
Mumbai: Renowned filmmaker Shekhar Kapur loves to tease netizens with questions that force you to indulge in deep thoughts. His latest post on X shares the director's take on the real meaning of failure and success. The 'Mr India' maker believes that failure is nothing except a judgment upon yourself, as only those who judge themselves feel judged by others. "Like waves in the ocean, the trough fights to become the crest .. and the crest always falls back into a trough .. it's only a matter time .. A matter of time … yes .. how long is your perception of time? Your perception of the time between the crest and the trough?", Shekhar wrote. He revealed that filmmakers constantly play with time - go into slow motion, expanding the perception of time. Shekhar admitted that they still end up searching for their self-worth in other people's eyes, who ironically enough are themselves looking for their own self-worth in others' eyes too. "Sucess, self worth, failure .. and the space/time in between .. it's just perception .. your own perception of yourself," he concluded. On Tuesday, Shekhar shared that after the release of his first movie, "Masoom" he thought of doing something else for a living, as for the first few days the film was rejected by the audience, terming it as an Art film. "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 film maker .. which hadn't actually started .. for Masoom was my first film. Unfortunately an 'Article' film.. as the black marketeers labelled it... that was the Friday of the release. All theatres went empty. As they were on Saturday, Sunday, Monday Tuesday.." he wrote. However, almost overnight, the fate of the film changed, earning it a special place in the hearts of movie buffs.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Famous director and CA Shekhar Kapur predicts bold AI future for education: ‘Everyone will be their own CEO'
What began as a scenic drive from Delhi to Mussoorie turned into a deep reflection on India's education system for Shekhar Kapur—acclaimed filmmaker, global thought leader, and a Chartered Accountant by training. As his car cruised along winding Himalayan roads, what caught his eye wasn't the mist or mountains, but the proliferation of coaching centre signboards, often perched above roadside restaurants. In a now-viral tweet, Kapur painted a poignant image of the coaching class industry—India's informal, unregulated parallel education system, reportedly worth over $25 billion. 'Parents, middle and lower class, desperately need their kids to have some certificate that proves they have some education,' Kapur wrote. But in a single breath, he pivoted to a bold idea that's causing ripples online: AI, he suggests, will soon redefine the very essence of jobs, education, and recruitment. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Cybersecurity Management others Digital Marketing MCA PGDM Finance healthcare Operations Management Product Management Data Analytics Others Data Science CXO Design Thinking Leadership Project Management Public Policy MBA Data Science Healthcare Artificial Intelligence Degree Technology Skills you'll gain: Duration: 10 Months MIT xPRO CERT-MIT xPRO PGC in Cybersecurity Starts on undefined Get Details — shekharkapur (@shekharkapur) The AI Disruption That Awaits Known for challenging convention through cinema—from Masoom to Bandit Queen —Kapur is now turning his lens toward a different kind of storytelling: one that is shaping the future of work . His assertion? Artificial Intelligence will soon make traditional certifications, and by extension the institutions that thrive on them, redundant. 'AI can give you the same education at home, and much cheaper,' Kapur tweeted, alluding to the limitless access to knowledge that generative AI platforms offer today. But the problem, as he rightly points out, is that AI doesn't yet hand out certificates. And in a job market heavily reliant on paperwork and formality, that's still a barrier to entry. However, Kapur believes this is a temporary obstacle. 'AI will soon not only change the nature of recruitment, but also the nature of the job,' he wrote. In an era where digital portfolios , skill assessments, and online testing can prove one's mettle better than a printed certificate, his vision doesn't seem far-fetched. You Might Also Like: Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur warns about one mistake parents make with kids: 'It becomes a lifelong addiction' Everyone Their Own CEO In one of the most stirring lines of his thread, Kapur declared, 'We are heading to a time where everyone will be their own CEO.' For a generation bogged down by a rigid exam system and coached conformity, this idea feels revolutionary. The statement challenges not just India's education model, but its societal perceptions of success and self-worth. The response to his musings has been passionate. One user wrote, 'AI can give information but not education,' while another criticized coaching centres as profit-making machines preying on vulnerable students. These varied opinions echo a shared anxiety—and curiosity—about the future Kapur has dared to sketch. You Might Also Like: Is AI quietly stealing jobs disguised as 'restructuring'? The hidden truth behind routine layoffs
Time of India
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Shekhar Kapur poses a big question on the future of coaching classes in the light of AI
Acclaimed filmmaker Shekhar Kapur has posed a big question on the future of coaching classes in the light of constant advancement in the field of AI. Taking to his X timeline, Shekhar shared that as he was recently driving from Delhi to Mussoorie, he noticed the huge number of signboards for coaching classes. The 'Mr India' maker revealed that the urge to get a certificate in an attempt to procure a nice job has turned the coaching classes into a $ 25 billion industry. Aamir Khan's son, Junaid Khan's 'cool' transformation wows the internet; fans call him 'Indian Henry Cavill' "The informal unregulated education sector in India .. Coaching classes etc is estimated to be worth about $ 25 billion. Spread across both the Urban and rural areas .. parents , middle and lower class, desperately need their kids to have some certificate that proves they have some education ... a certificate ! That enables them to potentially get a job .. potentially be recruited .. but all potentially," he wrote. Shekhar pointed out that AI is also capable of providing the same education in the comfort of one's home, and that too at a much cheaper rate; however, one thing it lacks is a certificate. "Why do you need a certificate .. because any recruitment for a job needs that certificate ... Job? Recruitment ? Certificate ? .. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Redefine Your Future with a Top Online MBA SRM Online Enquire Now Undo AI is soon not only going to change the nature of recruitment... but also the nature of job," he added. Shekhar is of the opinion that AI will soon give every job seeker the ability, and the power of exploring their own abilities - something beyond the coaching class certificate. "We are heading to a time where everyone will be their own CEO," he concluded. On the professional front, Shekhar is currently working on the sequel of his iconic drama "Masoom"- "Masoom, the next generation", which is expected to star Naseeruddin Shah , Manoj Bajpayee , Nithya Menen , Shabana Azmi , and his daughter Kaveri Kapur .
