A.R. Rahman to collaborate with Shekhar Kapur for ‘Masoom: The New Generation’

A.R. Rahman will be collaborating with filmmaker Shekhar Kapur for Masoom: The New Generation, a contemporary reimagining inspired by Kapur’s 1983 classic Masoom. Rahman will be composing music for the film as well as joining the project as a co-producer, said the makers through a press release.

The duo have worked together on multiple projects including Kapur’s Elizabeth – The Golden Age, in addition to the musical theatre productions Bombay Dreams and Why? The Musical, among others.

Sharing his thoughts on the collaboration, Rahman said in a statement, “Working with Shekhar has always been a deeply enriching experience, he has been a mentor and a creative force in many ways. When he shared the vision for this film, I felt compelled to be involved beyond the music. There’s something timeless about Masoom, and reinterpreting that emotional world for a new generation feels both exciting and necessary.”

Kapur added, “For a long time, I’ve felt that the themes of Masoom deserved to be revisited through the lens of today’s world. Families, relationships, identity; these ideas have evolved so much, and cinema must evolve with them. Rahman has always had the rare ability to create music that speaks directly to the soul of a story and its audience. Having him as both composer and creative partner on this journey makes it even more meaningful.”

The film brings together an ensemble cast featuring Naseeruddin Shah, Shabana Azmi, Manoj Bajpayee, Nithya Menen, and Kaveri Kapur.

Currently in pre-production, Masoom: The New Generation is slated to go on floors later this year.