This month witnessed the film debut of one more star kid, Kaveri Kapur, daughter of filmmaker Shekhar Kapur and actor Suchitra Krishnamoorthi. Her maiden movie Bobby Aur Rishi Ki Love Story may have gone unnoticed, but all eyes are on her next, Masoom... The New Generation. The reason is obvious. With the sequel, the veteran director returns to the world of Masoom (1983), the acclaimed Naseeruddin Shah and Shabana Azmi-starrer that beautifully explored themes of love, infidelity and family. This time around, Kapur has roped in not only the lead stars of his original, but also Manoj Bajpayee and Nithya Menen.

Though only one-film old, Kaveri is aware of the responsibilities that come with starring in the sequel to a classic. “There is a lot of nervousness because I’m working with not only my dad, but also such talented and seasoned actors. I’m quite intimidated. But I’m trying to look at it in a different way—there is so much to learn from the people who are far ahead than you are,” she says. Asked what she loves about the original 1983 film, she shares, “My dad has a very high emotional intelligence. He captured the emotions in that film so beautifully. My favourite part about him as a director is that he can dig deep into human nature and emotions.”