It’s rare to see a wholesome romantic drama continue to resonate with the same enthusiasm it enjoyed at the time of its release — and Fitoor is one such film. Starring Katrina Kaif and Aditya Roy Kapur, the film has completed a decade since its release and continues to remain relevant. Marking 10 years of Fitoor, producer Pragya Kapoor reflected on how the film made her fall in love with filmmaking.
Pragya Kapoor reflects on Fitoor
Looking back, Pragyaa revealed that the film’s script deeply shaped her understanding of cinema. “I remember the first time I read Fitoor. It was written by Abhishek Kapoor and Supratik Sen. That script is a masterclass in scriptwriting. I’ve read a lot of scripts since then- both before and after- and I think I learned so much about filmmaking from that script. Honestly, it’s one of our best-written scripts to date,” she said.
Pragyaa also shared how Fitoor made her fall in love with producing and became one of the key reasons she chose the profession. “Fitoor opened my eyes to what producing truly is. It made me fall in love with producing, and it’s one of the reasons I am producing today. The visuals and music are still relevant. People continue to post about it and feel nostalgic. That’s the beauty of filmmaking — you don’t make a film for now, you make a film for forever — and I think Fitoor did that,” she added.
More about Fitoor
Directed by Abhishek Kapoor, Fitoor is a musical romantic drama based on the 1861 novel Great Expectations by Charles Dickens. It follows Noor, a talented Kashmiri artist, and his lifelong obsession with Firdaus, the daughter of the wealthy and vengeful Begum Hazrat.The film`s soundtrack, composed by Amit Trivedi, has gained a cult following over the last decade. The film is noted for its “painterly” cinematography by Anay Goswamy and detailed costume design. Much of it was shot in Srinagar and a palace in Poland.
Even a decade later, the film continues to be remembered for its classic songs, breathtaking Kashmir landscapes, compelling performances, and crisp storytelling that transports audiences into a world of love, longing, separation, and art. Its enduring appeal is proof that good cinema can truly leave a lasting impact.