Shekhar Kapur is flipping the script on his career-defining flop-turned-hit ‘Masoom’ by greenlighting a sequel for the Instagram generation. The 1983 gem, a directorial debut that nearly ended before it began, now inspires ‘Masoom – Next Generation.’
Picture this: release day, Kapur steps into a cavernous theater with one stranger amid rows of empty seats. Post-show, a gang of irate lads surrounds him—’You’ve ruined our cash on this artistic trash!’ they yell, mistaking ‘article’ for ‘artistic.’
The drought continued: weekends and weekdays saw zero buzz. Distributors ghosted the film; Kapur roamed Mumbai in despair, directing career in tatters. Enter Thursday—the hall overflows. Friday? Chaos at the counters. One week later, ‘Masoom’ was golden, its stepfamily saga of innocence and heartache immortalized.
Kapur spilled these beans on X, hooking fans worldwide. Starring Naseeruddin Shah and Shabana Azmi, the film’s quiet power built an enduring cult following. The sequel aims to refresh this for Gen Z, exploring modern family dynamics with the same emotional punch.
Insiders speculate on fresh talent and plot evolutions. Kapur’s gamble echoes his past triumph—could lightning strike twice? Bollywood watches closely as this underdog tale gets its encore.