Entertainment

4 Decades Later, Shekhar Kapur Announces ‘Masoom 2’; Know The Cast & How Script Was ‘Lost’

By
OB Bureau

Mumbai: ‘Masoom’ was one film which touched the hearts of moviegoers of all ages.

Those who had craved for a sequel will have their wish fulfilled after decades-long wait.

Forty-one years after the release of Shekhar Kapur’s iconic movie, the filmmaker has announced that he will start shooting for the sequel early next year.

Shabana Azmi and Naseeruddin Shah, whose performances in the 1983 film left a lasting impact, will return in ‘Masoom 2’. Another powerful actor will be joining them — none other than Manoj Bajpayee.

Sharing the exciting news during a press conference in New Delhi, ahead of the 55th International Film Festival of India in Goa, Kapur informed that he will start shooting for ‘Masoom 2’ in February-March 2025.

The acclaimed director also shared how he had ‘lost’ the script.

“The script is ready… In fact, I was flying in from Dubai yesterday and I left the script behind on my seat,” he revealed.

A flight attendant returned it to Kapur with a heartfelt note, reminding the director of the film’s unique place in Indian cinema.

“A script that was lost comes back… it’s something predestined,” Kapur remarked.

Now 78, the maker of other acclaimed films like ‘Mr India’, ‘Bandit Queen’ and ‘Elizabeth’, said the Masoom sequel will introduce a fresh storyline, but will uphold the same cherished values.

Kapur had earlier said that Kaveri, her daughter with Suchitra Krishnamoorthi, will make her acting debut with ‘Masoom 2’.

Kapur also expressed the wish to re-release ‘Masoom’ in theatres to remind younger audiences of the film’s enduring legacy.

Naseeruddin and Shabana apart, ‘Masoom’ featured Tanuja, Supriya Pathak, Saeed Jaffrey, along with young Jugal Hansraj and Urmila Matondkar.

The film explored deep emotional complexities of family relationships, betrayal and forgiveness.

Also Read: Shekhar Kapur’s Daughter Kaveri To Make Acting Debut With ‘Masoom 2’

OB Bureau

Recent Posts

Cash-For-Vote Row: BJP Leader’s Defamation Notice Against Rahul Gandhi, Kharge

New Delhi: Accused of giving cash to secure votes ahead of election day in Maharashtra,…

November 22, 2024

CM Mohan Majhi Attends ‘Odisha State Day’ Celebrations At IITF In Delhi

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi attended the ‘Odisha State Day Celebrations’ at the 43rd…

November 22, 2024

Vishal Aditya Singh Calls Shweta Tiwari ‘Mom’, Breaks Silence On Fake Wedding Pictures

Mumbai: Recently, some morphed pictures of actress Shweta Tiwari and her good friend Vishal Aditya…

November 22, 2024

2 Tribal Men Get Life Imprisonment For Gangraping Minor Girl In Odisha

Phulbani: Two tribal men were sentenced to life imprisonment by a special court in Odisha's…

November 22, 2024

Atishi Or Kejriwal, Who Is The Better CM? Delhi’s Lt Gov Takes His Pick

New Delhi: It’s been just over two months since Atishi took oath as Delhi’s chief…

November 22, 2024

Dr Manita Tamang Of AIIMS Bhubaneswar Receives UC Chakroborty Award

Bhubaneswar: In a moment of pride for AIIMS Bhubaneswar, Dr Manita Tamang, a final-year Senior…

November 22, 2024

Amid Fresh Violence, 10,000 Additional Soldiers To Be Sent To Manipur

Imphal: In view of the surge in violence in troubled Manipur, the Central government will send…

November 22, 2024

Odisha Parba Kicks Off In Delhi In Presence Of President Murmu, Dharmendra Pradhan & CM Mohan Majhi

New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: The 7th edition of Odisha Parba got off to a colourful start in…

November 22, 2024