Comments on: Masoom and Naseeruddin Shah

By: Manish Lamba

Manish Lamba — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:51:27 +0000

Dear Shekar
Masoom was a brilliant move based on a brilliant novel which goes to establish that the core values and sentiments of human beings remain the same. It is certainly one of the movies which will find its place in any list of best movies which have ever been made on the Indian Celluloid.
I recently saw a feature in Times Now on the movie and tend to more than agree with Naseer when he says � At the cost of annoying Shekar I would say that Masoom is certainly his best ever movie .� What really boggles me is your ability to understand music and good poetry, the songs of the movie will live for ever . Do let us know more about the songs ��
Keep going ��.
With personal regards
Manish Lamba

By: Amrita

Amrita — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:52:27 +0000

Hi,
My daughters are very interested to know what happened to Minnie ie Aradhana? Please reply.

By: Gaurav Singh

Gaurav Singh — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 18:34:39 +0000

Hello Shekhar ji,
you are my inspiration, I have developed a game concept on kalbelia tradition, story of a Kalbelia Women.According to me thats a good story for film also, thier`s lot of work i have to do on that concept because that time i just develop that as a game concept but now i am planing to go with as a script for a film.
When I saw your 2d promo for ‘Devi’ I realy got inspired.
My name is Gaurav Singh and rite now I am on job here in Bangalore in Game animation company “Dhruva”.
newalcatraz@gmail.com

By: riyaz khan

riyaz khan — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 01:48:24 +0000

Brillant Story Brillant Performances by Naseer,Shabana & Kids and above all Genius work by Director..Hats of Shekar..
I have script in mind and like to give it to you to review..Please contact me at thru@hotmail.com
Thanks
Riaz

By: swati

swati — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 21:02:27 +0000

Hi,
Masoom like so many others here has a very special place in my heart. As a child it was my favorite movie , in particular for the lakdi ki kathi song. I would religiously watch it every single day if not many times a day and nobody was allowed near the TV if my masoum was playing. I can’t even count the number of times I have seen the movie.
It’s a movie that has helped me grow.
i can’t express how much this movie has touched and taught me. Every time I see this movie I somehow discover something new. It is simple and complex at the same time. It’s amazing to think it was your first movie, that goes to show what an amazing director you are. Your capacity of conveying the intricacies of human emotions combined with some of the most beautiful music and lyrics turned into one of the masterpieces of indian cinema. I think that your best quality as a director is your capacity to empathize with your characters allowing the viewers to do the same.
I recently watched it again after many years and cried from the starting till the end like I haven’t cried for years, especially as soon as i saw jugal hansraj’s innocent and beautifil eyes and for the amazing songs tu naraz nai and ek naina . The are the most beautiful songs. Maybe it’s my childhood nostalgia mixed with the beauty of the songs but i can only listen to them alone becaue they touch me too deply and feel like a part of me now. For some strange reason watching this movie feels like reading an old personal diary, something very precious and intimate.
I just wanted to thank you for making the most beautiful movie ever. I just wish you could come back to indian cinema.
Her’s wishing you all the best in eveything you do

By: davinder singh chauhan

davinder singh chauhan — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 16:41:38 +0000

respected shekhar ji,
colors par telecast ho rahe tallent show ke judge ke roop mein aap ne sabse jayda impress kiya hai. aap ki aankhon se baar baar ansoo niklna aap ke mein chupe hue dard ko darsata hai. maine aap ki kai films dekhi hai aap bahut achche director hone ke saath saath achche insaan bhi hai . mujhe maaf karna chota muh badi baat hogi bhale hi bandit queen aap ki popular films rahi hai par yeh film aap ke filmi career par ik dhabba(daag) hai jo ab nahin mit sakta.mujhe yaad hai aap ki yeh film chandigarh ke nirman cinema mein lagi thi first day first dat or house full tha aur 80% viewers ladies thi. kisi ko nahin pata tha ki is film mein kitna gand hai aur kai famlies isse dekhne ke aayi thi. film ke diloges aur gande schenes ne unhe interwal mein hi udh jane ke liye mazboor kar diya tha mujhe achchi tarh se yaad hai ki 60% se bhi jyada haal khali ho gaya tha.main aap se aasha karta hoon ki ab aap ik bahut hi achchi family movie banege.jaise ki massom,amrit avtar,dariyadil,jaisi karni waisi bharni,sansar,ghar dwar etc

By: Sudhir Kadam

Sudhir Kadam — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 03:28:24 +0000

Shekhar,
You may want to take a look at the book Ocean’s Apart by Karen Kingsbury, published 2004 by Zondervan. The story has a striking similarity with that of your film Masoom (1983).
Here’s what it says on the backcover:
Connor Evans is a man who loves his wife and their two daughters. They have their troubles — what marriage doesn�t — but they�ve always managed to get through them. Now a phone call is about to shatter his world�
Eight years ago, Connor was unfaithful, and unbeknownst to him, that one night produced a son. The mother has died suddenly, and her will gives Connor the opportunity to know the boy before he makes any decisions.
Now the family is on the brink of destruction. Can Connor�s wife Michele and their daughters ever forgive Connor? Or will the presence of one lonely child destroy everything?
The author has claimed Gold Medallion Book Award from ECPA (www.ecpa.org) in 2005 and this book is getting rave reviews.

By: Harpreet Singh Dhingra

Harpreet Singh Dhingra — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 22:33:21 +0000

Hi,
I watch this movie so many time i want this movie dvd with english subtitle please send which company have right now so i can buy because in tseries they dont have english sub

By: popsi

popsi — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 19:54:30 +0000

Hi,
I am reading abt you fr thr first time ,(not too internetty) ,Nimmi’s Ganga ,
Masoom…..
see it on T. V aplenty.!!
Am in Delhi, Mandira, 2nd girl is advocacy specialist fr the UN Millenium Goals campaign.
Taruna bet Goa and chennai/Delhi.
take care
PB

By: russell

russell — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:37:49 +0000

i’ll say one and only shekar can make this magnificant movie.
i salute you shekhar,
Regards,
Russell