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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as an actor? Director Shekhar Kapur feels the IPL 2026 sensation could have been cast in Masoom

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as an actor? Director Shekhar Kapur feels the IPL 2026 sensation could have been cast in Masoom

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the 15-year-old teen sensation, set the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 ablaze, finishing with 776 runs in 16 matches. With every knock he played in IPL 2026, the clamour around his potential debut in Indian cricket team grew louder and louder. Rajasthan Royals’ Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after the team’s win in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 T20 Eliminator cricket match between Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad, in New Chandigarh, Wednesday, May 27, 2026. (PTI Photo/Karma Bhutia) (PTI05_27_2026_000736A) (PTI) What Shekhar said Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur has now highlighed the talent of the young cricketer. Taking to X, he wrote, “If sooryavanshi wasn’t such a sensational cricketer.. I could have cast him in Masoom the film.” Vaibhav made his debut in April 2025 at 14 years and 23 days old, breaking the record to become the youngest debutant in IPL history. For the unversed, Shekhar Kapur’s Masoom is a cult Hindi film which released in the year 1983. It marked his directorial debut. The film is an adaptation of the 1980 Erich Segal novel Man, …

Shekhar Kapur, A R Rahman reunite for ‘Masoom: The New Generation’

Shekhar Kapur, A R Rahman reunite for ‘Masoom: The New Generation’

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Mumbai, Acclaimed filmmaker Shekhar Kapur and Academy Award-winning composer A R Rahman are joining forces for “Masoom: The New Generation”, a contemporary reimagining of Kapur’s beloved 1983 classic. Shekhar Kapur, A R Rahman reunite for ‘Masoom: The New Generation’ Rahman, who earlier collaborated with Kapur for his Hollywood movie “Elizabeth: The Golden Age” as well as musical theatre productions Bombay Dreams and Why? The Musical, is coming on board not just as composer but also as co-producer. Directed by Kapur, the film is set to explore themes of identity, family, love and migration through a modern lens while retaining the emotional core of the original. “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 …

Inside Shekhar Suman’s sea-facing penthouse with 10 balconies, European charm: ‘Can entertain 150 guests’ 

Inside Shekhar Suman’s sea-facing penthouse with 10 balconies, European charm: ‘Can entertain 150 guests’ 

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Shekhar Suman, who has returned to the spotlight with his new show Shekhar Tonight, owns a stunning home in Mumbai that reflects timeless European elegance. Designed in soothing shades of white and ivory, the lavish four-storey Victorian-style penthouse, located in Mumbai’s Lokhandwala area, feels straight out of a royal European estate. The actor’s living room is a blend of gold and white tones, featuring a dramatic chandelier, plush white sofas, floral-print wallpaper, ornate European candle stands and soft off-white curtains. Adding a vintage charm to the space is an antique chessboard placed at the centre of the room. Fresh flowers arranged across different corners further enhance the home’s warm and luxurious aesthetic. Living room in Shekhar Suman’s home blends gold and white. (Photo: Pinkvilla/YouTube) Speaking to Pinkvilla, Shekhar shared, “My wife is obsessed with flowers. Plus, we both love English architecture. Every time we travelled abroad, we ended up buying unique pieces, and when everything came together, the house developed a character of its own. We kept the interiors pastel because it calms you down.” …

When Madhuri Dixit wore Shekhar Suman’s wife’s clothes, travelled on his bike during struggling days

When Madhuri Dixit wore Shekhar Suman’s wife’s clothes, travelled on his bike during struggling days

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Shekhar Suman made his Hindi film debut opposite none other than Rekha in the 1984 film Utsav. Soon after, he signed Manav Hatya, which also happened to be Madhuri Dixit’s second film. At the time, neither Shekhar nor Madhuri were established stars. Years later, Shekhar fondly recalled the chaotic yet memorable experience of working with a young Madhuri during their struggling days in the industry. Shekhar Suman and Madhuri Dixit in a still from Manav Hatya. Shekhar was paid just ₹5,000 for the film Speaking to Bollywood Bubble in an old interview from 2024, Shekhar shared that the director approached him to play a journalist in Manav Hatya. However, right at the outset, the filmmaker warned him that the project was running on an extremely tight budget. Shekhar was offered only ₹5,000 for the film — an amount that initially left him disappointed. Things became even more surprising when he discovered that his co-star was also a newcomer. That actor was Madhuri Dixit, who was still trying to find her footing in the industry. But …

Shekhar Suman says Bollywood filmmakers today are ‘plagiarists dependent on formula’, not original thinkers | Exclusive

Shekhar Suman says Bollywood filmmakers today are ‘plagiarists dependent on formula’, not original thinkers | Exclusive

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He was barely 21 when Shekhar Suman entered the film industry with Utsav. From starring opposite Rekha in his debut to being part of one of the most popular sitcoms of the 90s and establishing himself as a talk show host, the veteran actor has come a long way. After years of being away from the camera, Shekhar Suman returned to fiction shows with Heeramandi a couple of years ago. In a chat with Hindustan Times, the 62-year-old reflects on his journey so far and the changing landscape of Hindi cinema. Shekhar Suman shares his opinion on modern Indian cinema. Shekhar Suman on being ‘lucky’ in his career At 21, Shekhar Suman got his big break with Utsav, Girish Karnad’s arthouse film starring Rekha, Shashi Kapoor, Amjad Khan, Anupam Kher, and Neena Gupta, among others. He tells us that he got the film within 15 days of moving to Mumbai (then Bombay) in 1983. “I guess I was plain lucky. There is something called destiny,” he says. “You have to be part of the right …

Shekhar Suman feels actors today care more about physique than craft: ‘They want to be stars, not actors’ | Exclusive

Shekhar Suman feels actors today care more about physique than craft: ‘They want to be stars, not actors’ | Exclusive

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After being an actor on stage and screen and a successful talk show host, Shekhar Suman has now become a teacher. The veteran actor recently launched his Film Academy in Mumbai, where he will teach budding actors the ABC of the craft. We caught up with the 62-year-old on the sidelines of the launch of the Shekhar Suman Film Academy to talk about his journey, lessons, and the impression young actors today make. Shekhar Suman talks about the new generation of actors. You have been an actor and a host on television. But how did the idea of a film academy come about? This has been on my mind. One of the more cardinal reasons has been that my father was one of the greatest surgeons in this country and also a professor of surgery. And whenever I meet his students, who are now big doctors all over the world, they say, ‘It’s all thanks to your father that we are able to become proficient doctors today’. So, I felt that there’d be a point …

‘Comedy has gone towards vulgarity now’: Shekhar Suman slams modern stand-up comedians | Television News

‘Comedy has gone towards vulgarity now’: Shekhar Suman slams modern stand-up comedians | Television News

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3 min readNew DelhiMay 17, 2026 03:50 PM IST Shekhar Suman, who has judged popular comedy shows such as The Great Indian Laughter Challenge and Comedy Circus, recently criticised modern-day stand-up comedy, saying many young comedians on YouTube rely on “abusive” and “obscene” language to make audiences laugh. He also reflected on how Sunil Pal, who won The Great Indian Laughter Challenge, was eventually “forgotten,” while late comedian Raju Srivastava, who finished as the second runner-up, continues to be remembered by fans. During a chat with Bollywood Bubble, Shekhar shared how the approach of comedians has changed over the year. “It is forced now; it was simple earlier. The comedians were also good, and had fresh thinking. Comedy has gone towards vulgarity now. It’s obscene. There are double meaning, double standards now. This change came because people stopped thinking. Till the time you don’t think, read or don’t create anything new, then you will only end up stealing jokes from here and there, presenting in a different way,” he reflected. The actor continued, “If you …

Shekhar Kapur picks John Abraham as next James Bond, actor reacts: ‘Practising my martini order’ | Hollywood News

Shekhar Kapur picks John Abraham as next James Bond, actor reacts: ‘Practising my martini order’ | Hollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiMay 17, 2026 01:28 PM IST Ever since Amazon MGM Studios announced that it is searching for an actor to play iconic British spy James Bond, social media has been abuzz with speculation. Amid the ongoing chatter, filmmaker Shekhar Kapur has now backed John Abraham for the role. On Saturday, Shekhar took to his X handle and wrote, “As the search of the next Bond heats up, my vote for the next James Bond after Daniel Craig would be John Abraham. He has the cool ‘shaken not stirred’ persona and certainly good actor with the ‘Bond Charm’ By the way Daniel Craig was cast as James Bond after the producers saw him in my film Elizabeth. #JamesBond #JohnAbraham @TheJohnAbraham.” ALSO READ | Bait review: Riz Ahmed’s series about the next James Bond is an unusual coming-of-age story Reacting to the filmmaker’s post, John Abraham wrote, “Thank you so much Sir @shekharkapur Truly humbled by your words and encouragement. Coming from someone who not only redefined storytelling but also had the instinct to …

Shekhar Kapur thinks John Abraham is best suited to play James Bond after Daniel Craig; actor reacts

Shekhar Kapur thinks John Abraham is best suited to play James Bond after Daniel Craig; actor reacts

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The future of James Bond is officially in motion, with Amazon MGM Studios confirming that the search for the next actor to play 007 has begun. The next film is expected to introduce a younger version of 007, and the speculation around the casting has already been doing the rounds for months now. Now, filmmaker Shekhar Kapur has pitched in his vote for the role, adding that Bollywood actor John Abraham is best suited for it. John Abraham has Shekhar Kapur’s vote for taking on the James Bond role after Daniel Craig. What Shekhar wrote Shekhar took to his X account and wrote, “As the search of the next Bond heats up, my vote for the next James Bond after Daniel Craig would be John Abraham. He has the cool ‘shaken not stirred’ persona and certainly good actor with the ‘Bond Charm’. By the way Daniel Craig was cast as James Bond after the producers saw him in my film Elizabeth.” John’s response This shoutout did not escape the attention of John, who shared it …

Shekhar Kapur votes for John Abraham as next James Bond; John says ‘I’ll happily start practising my martini order’

Shekhar Kapur votes for John Abraham as next James Bond; John says ‘I’ll happily start practising my martini order’

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The search for actor Daniel Craig’s successor as the iconic character, James Bond, is still on. How about an Indian actor as 007? And how about John Abraham, specifically? Shekhar Kapur, John Abraham The action star has emerged as acclaimed filmmaker Shekhar Kapur’s first choice! In a cute interaction on X on Saturday, Shekhar first tweeted, “As the search of the next Bond heats up, my vote for the next James Bond after Daniel Craig would be John Abraham. He has the cool ‘shaken not stirred’ persona and certainly good actor with the ‘Bond Charm’ By the way Daniel Craig was cast as James Bond after the producers saw him in my film Elizabeth. #JamesBond #JohnAbraham @TheJohnAbraham.” John didn’t wait for long before he acknowledged and replied to Shekhar. “Thank you so much Sir @shekharkapur Truly humbled by your words and encouragement. Coming from someone who not only redefined storytelling but also had the instinct to spot Daniel Craig before the world saw Bond in him… this means a lot to me. As for Bond… …