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Mr India director Shekhar Kapur recalls his daughter Kaveri asking him existential questions in past: 'Daddy, how do I know you're real?’
Taking to his Instagram handle, filmmaker Shekhar Kapur recalled how his daughter Kaveri used to ask him existential questions as a kid and is not set to feature in his next film.
Shekhar Kapur is one of the most popular filmmakers in India, known for making several critically acclaimed and successful films in the 90s and 2000s. Recently, the filmmaker recalled his daughter Kaveri's childhood, when she used to ask him existential questions, such as how she could know he was real. At the same time, he shared his feelings about how she has grown up, now writing songs, and books, and is set to play an important role in his next film.
Taking to his Instagram handle, Shekhar Kapur recalled an important moment from his daughter's childhood when she asked him an existential question: "Daddy, how do I know you're real?" He shared that she was always curious and eager to know more, even as a young child.
He wrote, "She's been asking me questions like this all her life. She talks about the relationship between doubt and destiny, and why doubt is necessary to guide you to your destiny."
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The Mr. India director proudly reflected on how his daughter has grown up and uses her same curious nature in her work. This has led her to become a talented singer-songwriter at a young age. Moreover, as a father, he expressed excitement over his daughter playing a major role in Kapur's upcoming film, Masoom: The Next Generation.
Beyond acting, Kaveri is preparing to release her first book, based on how people struggled during the COVID-19 pandemic, drawn from her experiences and understanding. Her work highlights her empathetic nature. The critically acclaimed filmmaker concluded the note by recounting the heartwarming moments when she used to ask him to pick her up in his arms, as now she is ready to fly.
The post was admired by netizens, who praised the filmmaker's bond with his daughter. One user wrote, "A lovely write-up by a loving, proud Daddy of a sweet, intelligent daughter. Daddy-godi is the sweetest part of it." Another user commented, "Yes, Kaveri will always remain daddy's little girl."
Shekhar Kapur married for the second time to actress-singer Suchitra Krishnamoorthi. They tied the knot in 1999 and have a daughter, Kaveri Kapur. The former couple parted ways in 2007.
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