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Jugal Hansraj reunites with Shekhar Kapur for Masoom sequel
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…
The Story in Brief
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'.
The Indian Opinion
The nostalgia around Masoom: The Next Generation is heartwarming, but we must resist the lazy narrative that a sequel with original actors automatically succeeds. Bringing back Jugal Hansraj alongside Naseeruddin Shah and Shabana Azmi is a smart emotional hook, yet the film must stand on its own merits. The real test will be whether A.R. Rahman's music and the new story can match the original's tender simplicity.
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