Overview

• On August 17, Kapur posted a throwback photo from the first day of the 1987 Mr India shoot in Mahabaleshwar and described being mesmerised by Sridevi’s dancing.
• He credited Sridevi’s ‘fierce loyalty,’ recalling how she defended his vision and protected him when the film encountered challenges.
• Kapur highlighted her ‘innocence’ and ‘vulnerability,’ praising her courage to reveal her inner self to the camera.
• Major outlets across India republished the Instagram tribute, illustrating how social media posts shape contemporary remembrance of film icons.
• Alongside the tribute, Kapur is focusing on a sequel to his 1983 drama Masoom, reportedly featuring Shabana Azmi, Naseeruddin Shah, Manoj Bajpayee and Kaveri Kapur.