Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur is working firmly within the global cinematic ecosystem, with sources indicating that he is currently developing a tent-pole romance series for a major international OTT platform. The project is based on the best-selling American novel My Name Is Memory and is being developed, produced and directed by Shekhar Kapur for Amazon Studios (US), underscoring the international scale of the venture.
Shekhar Kapur is developing a tent-pole series based on the US bestseller My Name Is Memory? Here’s what we know!
Importantly, this development is not conceived as a return to Indian storytelling, but as part of Shekhar Kapur’s ongoing international slate. Known for shaping the global perception of Indian cinema through landmark works such as Bandit Queen and Masoom and later redefining the historical drama with the Oscar-nominated Elizabeth, which earned recognition in eight Academy Award categories.
His recent international feature What’s Love Got To Do With It? It further cemented that position, winning Best Film, Best Director and Best Original Screenplay at the UK National Film Awards, and starring Emma Thompson, Lily James and Shabana Azmi. His career has consistently been defined by scale, ambition and ease with narratives that travel seamlessly across cultures. Along with this, Shekhar Kapur is also gearing up for Masoom: The Next Generation, the sequel to the beloved classic that introduced a generation to its intimate, emotionally restrained story.
This development is an important milestone in the career of Shekhar Kapur. In 2025, he was awarded the Padma Bhushan for his lasting contribution to cinema and storytelling across borders. Industry observers see this latest project as a natural extension of the global sensibility, narrative ambition and international credibility that has come to define his work.
