EntertainmentPosted at: Jan 8 2026 7:46PM


Shekhar Kapur developing series adapted from US bestseller 'My Name is Memory'

Mumbai, Jan 8 (UNI) Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur is deepening his engagement with global long-form storytelling, with sources indicating that he is developing a high-profile romance series adapted from the bestselling American novel "My Name is Memory" for a major international streaming platform.
The project is being developed, produced and directed by Kapur for Amazon Studios in the United States, signalling a production mounted on an international scale.
Importantly, this development is not positioned as a return to Indian storytelling, but as part of Shekhar Kapur’s ongoing international slate. Best known for shaping global perception of Indian cinema through landmark works such as Bandit Queen and Masoom, and later redefining historical drama with the Oscar-nominated Elizabeth, which earned recognition across eight Academy Award categories.
His recent international feature, "What’s Love Got to Do with It?" further reinforced that positioning, 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 an ease with narratives that travel seamlessly across cultures. Simultaneously, Shekhar Kapur is also gearing up for Masoom: The Next Generation, a sequel to the beloved classic that introduced a generation to his intimate, emotionally restrained storytelling.
The development of the "My Name Is Memory" series follows a significant milestone in Kapur's professional journey. In 2025, Kapur was awarded the Padma Bhushan in recognised of his enduring contributions to cinema and cross-border storytelling.
Industry observers view this latest project as a natural extension of the global sensibility, narrative ambition, and international credibility that have come to define his body of work.
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