Shekhar Kapur, A.R. Rahman Reunite For ‘Masoom: The New Generation’

MUMBAI – Acclaimed filmmaker Shekhar Kapur and Academy Award-winning composer A.R. Rahman have announced their collaboration on ‘Masoom: The New Generation’, a contemporary reimagining inspired by Kapur’s 1983 classic ‘Masoom’.

The project will also feature Kaveri Kapur, Shekhar Kapur’s daughter, as part of the ensemble cast.

Rahman will serve as both composer and co-producer on the film. The duo previously collaborated on ‘Elizabeth: The Golden Age’ as well as the musical theatre productions ‘Bombay Dreams’ and ‘Why? The Musical’.

Directed by Kapur, ‘Masoom: The New Generation’ will explore themes of identity, family, love, and migration through a contemporary lens while retaining the emotional core of the original film.

Speaking about revisiting the world of ‘Masoom’, Kapur said, “For a long time, I have felt that the themes of Masoom deserved to be revisited through the lens of today’s world. Families, relationships, identity; these ideas have evolved so much, and cinema must evolve with them.”

Talking about collaborating with Rahman, Kapur added, “Rahman has always had the rare ability to create music that speaks directly to the soul of a story and its audience. Having him as both composer and creative partner on this journey makes it even more meaningful.”

Rahman said, “When he shared the vision for this film, I felt compelled to be involved beyond the music. There’s something timeless about Masoom, and reinterpreting that emotional world for a new generation feels both exciting and necessary.”

The film is expected to feature an ensemble cast including actors Naseeruddin Shah, Shabana Azmi, Manoj Bajpayee, Nithya Menen, and Kaveri Kapur.

Currently in pre-production, ‘Masoom: The New Generation’ is scheduled to begin filming later this year and is planned for a worldwide theatrical release in 2026.

The original 1983 film ‘Masoom’, directed by Shekhar Kapur, starred Naseeruddin Shah and Shabana Azmi. (IANS)