Shekhar Kapur to Adapt 'My Name Is Memory' for Amazon Prime Video

Shekhar Kapur's Upcoming Project

Renowned director Shekhar Kapur, known for his work on Mr. India and Elizabeth, has announced his latest venture. He revealed on social media that he will be adapting Ann Brashares' novel My Name Is Memory for Amazon Prime Video. This romantic narrative, penned by the author of The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, explores themes of love and reincarnation across different eras.

Details on the Adaptation

Shekhar Kapur's next is TV adaptation of novel My Name is Memory

On X, Kapur shared that he has partnered with Amazon MGM Studios in the United States to adapt, direct, and produce this significant series based on Brashares' acclaimed work. He mentioned that the storyline will initially unfold in the US, eventually depicting a profound love story that spans centuries and various locations around the globe.

He described the project as an exciting, mysterious, and ultimately heartwarming journey that traverses through wars, conflicts, and empires, even reaching into the future. The narrative emphasizes the timeless notion that ‘Love is Forever’.

Kapur's Recent Works

Shekhar Kapur's recent works

Kapur's most recent film was the British romantic comedy What's Love Got to Do with It?, featuring Lily James, Shazad Latif, Emma Thompson, and Shabana Azmi. Additionally, he is developing a sequel to his 1983 classic Masoom. The upcoming film, titled Masoom: The Next Generation, will see the return of Shabana Azmi and Naseeruddin Shah, alongside Manoj Bajpayee, Nithya Menen, and his daughter Kaveri Kapur.

About 'My Name Is Memory'

More about My Name is Memory

Brashares' novel centers on Daniel, a man who has spent centuries in love with a woman named Sophia, who is now known as Lucy in the present day. As Daniel endeavors to rekindle her memories of their past love, an enigmatic force separates them once more. My Name Is Memory is the first installment in a trilogy authored by Brashares.

Brashares' earlier series, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, was adapted into two films, with the first released in 2005 featuring Alexis Bledel, Amber Tamblyn, America Ferrera, and Blake Lively. A sequel, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2, followed in 2008.