New Delhi, March 29 -- Veteran filmmaker Shekhar Kapur has officially announced the sequel to his acclaimed 1983 classic 'Masoom'.

Tentatively titled 'Masoom: The Next Generation', the upcoming film will reunite original cast members Naseeruddin Shah and Shabana Azmi, alongside Manoj Bajpayee and a fresh ensemble of actors.

Kapur revealed the project during an interactive media session at the International Film Festival Delhi (IFFD) 2026, where he also shared extensive insights into the evolving landscape of global cinema and the growing impact of Artificial Intelligence.

Addressing the intersection of technology and art, Kapur highlighted AI's role in democratizing the filmmaking process.

He noted that AI tools are breaking tradition...