In 1983, Shekhar Kapur's ‘Masoom’ opened to an empty theatre

Shekhar Kapur revealed the unforeseen journey of his first film, Masoom.

Initially, theaters were nearly empty, and distributors contemplated pulling out.

Yet, through powerful word of mouth, the film experienced a remarkable turnaround, becoming a cherished cult classic.

Now, Kapur is eagerly working on a sequel to the iconic 1983 film, reigniting interest in its story.