Fitoor completed nine years of its release yesterday, and to celebrate this milestone, director Abhishek Kapoor shared a series of throwback pictures on Instagram featuring the lead cast of Aditya Roy Kapur, Katrina Kaif, and Tabu. Produced by his wife, Pragya Kapoor, this film has remained a topic of fond memories and artistic expression over the years.
Expressing his happiness at this accomplishment, Abhishek captioned his post, “A film set is a world of its own. It moves in controlled chaos, each moment pieced together by countless hands, every shot shaped by instinct, precision, and trust. Fitoor was a film built on passion. Every frame, every performance, and every movement of the camera was crafted with care. And at the heart of it all was the vision, to bring a love story alive with poetry, fire, and madness.” A post shared by Abhishek Kapoor (@gattukapoor) highlights his profound attachment to the movie.
He further elaborated on the filmmaking journey, stating, “On set, you don’t just direct a film. You guide, you listen, you create. You become the keeper of the world you’re building, moving between actors, cinematographers, technicians, and moments that may never come again. It’s a dance between control and surrender, between knowing exactly what you want and discovering something new in the process.”
Speaking of Aditya Roy Kapur and Katrina Kaif’s remarkable dedication to their characters, the director noted, “Aditya brought a quiet intensity to Noor, carrying the weight of love and longing in every frame. Katrina embodied Firdaus with grace, fire, and a mystery that made her unforgettable. And then there was Tabu; Haider Begum, a character woven with heartbreak and power.” He praised her performance, emphasizing, “She didn’t just play a role; she left a presence that lingers, haunting, and mesmerizing, long after the film ends.”
As he reflected on these significant moments from the set, Abhishek stated, “Today, as Fitoor completes 9 years, I look back at these moments; the ones where it all came together, where everyone around me poured their soul into making this film what it was. To the cast, the crew, and everyone who made Fitoor possible, this one will always have my heart.”
Tabu responded to Abhishek’s post with a warm, “Loovvee. Special film, special time,” while Aditya Roy Kapur shared a series of red heart emojis, expressing his affection for the film. Although Fitoor did not make a significant impact at the box office, its music album continues to resonate with audiences. Songs like Yeh Fitoor Mera and Pashmina remain beloved for their soulful melodies. The film, adapted from Charles Dickens’ 1861 novel Great Expectations, also featured cameo appearances by Ajay Devgn and Aditi Rao Hydari.
