# Jugal Hansraj reunites with Shekhar Kapur for Masoom sequel

2026-08-07T17:17:03+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk

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Jugal Hansraj has joined the cast of Shekhar Kapur's Masoom: The Next Generation, reuniting with original co-stars Naseeruddin Shah and Shabana Azmi after 43 years. Hansraj made his debut as a child actor in the 1983 original, playing Rahul. The spiritual sequel will also feature Manoj Bajpayee, Nithya Menen, and Kaveri Kapur. A.R. Rahman will compose the music and co-produce. The film explores family dynamics across generations. Kapur said bringing back Hansraj was emotional and fulfilling, while Hansraj called it 'life coming full circle'.

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- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/htcity/cinema/exclusive-jugal-hansraj-reunites-with-masoom-director-shekhar-kapur-for-the-sequel-masoom-the-next-generation-101786112042745.html>
- indiatvnews.com <https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/after-43-years-jugal-hansraj-reunites-with-shekhar-kapur-for-naseeruddin-shah-shabana-azmi-s-masoom-the-next-generation-2026-08-07-1050724>
- timesnownews.com <https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/bollywood/masoom-the-next-generation-gets-back-its-rahul-jugal-hansraj-reunites-with-shekhar-kapur-after-43-years-article-155378258>

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