Veteran filmmaker Shekhar Kapur announced a key update on the much-anticipated sequel to Masoom at the International Film Festival Delhi 2026, where he also spoke about AI’s transformative role and Indian cinema’s global future.
Directed by Shekhar Kapur in his debut, the 1983 film Masoom was a poignant Hindi drama about a family’s struggle to accept an illegitimate son. Starring Naseeruddin Shah and Shabana Azmi, it featured soulful music by R D Burman and lyrics by Gulzar. The film was celebrated for its sensitive storytelling and remarkable performances by child actors Jugal Hansraj and Urmila Matondkar. The film swept the 1984 Filmfare Awards, winning Best Film (Critics), Best Actor (Naseeruddin Shah), and Best Music Director (R D Burman). Its iconic soundtrack includes the timeless ghazal Tujhse Naraz Nahin Zindagi, the playful children’s classic Lakdi Ki Kaathi, and the soulful Do Naina Aur Ek Kahani.
Tentatively titled Masoom: The Next Generation, the upcoming film will reunite original cast members Naseeruddin Shah and Shabana Azmi, others. (ANI)
