Mumbai: Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur is all impressed with Neeraj Ghaywan's debut film Masaan after he watched the movie.
The Bandit Queen director attended the screening of the Varanasi-set film last evening along with movie's leading actors Shweta Tripathi, Vicky Kaushal and Neeraj. (Also Read: )
On Twitter he wrote: "A new wave in Indian cinema is back forcefully with films like #masaan. Deeply heartfelt story and performances."
An elated Neeraj said that Mr Kapur has been the inspiration for budding filmmakers to experiment with their craft. "You ushered us in! Thank you for being an inspiration," he replied.
The film follows a group of people living in Varanasi, which reserves a cruel punishment for those who play with moral traditions. It is an Indo-French co-production produced by Manish Mundra, Macassar Productions, Phantom Films, Sikhya Entertainment, Arte France Cinema and Pathe productions.
The Bandit Queen director attended the screening of the Varanasi-set film last evening along with movie's leading actors Shweta Tripathi, Vicky Kaushal and Neeraj. (Also Read: )
On Twitter he wrote: "A new wave in Indian cinema is back forcefully with films like #masaan. Deeply heartfelt story and performances."
The film follows a group of people living in Varanasi, which reserves a cruel punishment for those who play with moral traditions. It is an Indo-French co-production produced by Manish Mundra, Macassar Productions, Phantom Films, Sikhya Entertainment, Arte France Cinema and Pathe productions.
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