In 1983, Shekhar Kapur's directorial debut ‘Masoom’ opened to an EMPTY theatre, but later was crowned as a CULT CLASSIC: 'There were only two people, and one of them was me'
etimes.in / Aug 22, 2026, 21:24 (IST)
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.