Producer Boney Kapoor’s younger daughter, Khushi Kapoor, has officially stepped onto the set to begin work on Mom 2, the follow-up to the 2017 drama Mom — the film that earned Sridevi a posthumous National Film Award for Best Actress. The sequel carries both artistic expectations and a personal legacy for the Kapoor family.

In March, Boney had revealed he was developing a project with Khushi and teased that a continuation of Mom was possible. The initial revelation sparked lively debate online, with many fans weighing in on whether Khushi could honour the memory and stature of her mother’s celebrated performance.

Reports say principal photography started after Diwali, and unseen images from the set circulated on social platforms around Khushi’s 25th birthday. The photos show her in a relaxed sweatshirt, appearing at ease yet intent on her craft. Television actor Karishma Tanna was also photographed on set, dressed in a white salwar kameez.

Insiders confirm that the Mumbai shoot began last week and the team has wrapped the first 10 days of filming. Khushi is said to occupy a central role in the narrative, suggesting the sequel will pursue emotionally charged storytelling in the spirit of the original. Cast and crew describe the shoot as proceeding without hiccups and remain upbeat about the project.

While the 2017 film was directed by Ravi Udyawar, Mom 2 will be directed by Girish Kohli. Kohli, who contributed to the original story and wrote its screenplay and dialogues, has now been handed the director’s chair — a choice Boney Kapoor reportedly made because of Kohli’s intimate knowledge of the material and his recent work on Sohum Shah’s Crazxy.

There is growing speculation that Boney Kapoor might make an official announcement about Mom 2 on his birthday, November 11, staging a more formal reveal. Industry watchers expect a slate of promotional moves and teasers that could include early glimpses of Khushi in character and hints about the sequel’s plot.

Between Khushi’s debut, the presence of familiar faces like Karishma Tanna, and the enduring impact of Sridevi’s original portrayal, Mom 2 is already drawing attention across Bollywood. The film is anticipated to explore themes of family, justice and inner strength, aiming to reproduce the emotional core that made the first movie so resonant.

For audiences and insiders alike, Mom 2 represents both a continuation of a beloved story and the start of a new chapter for Khushi Kapoor — a blend of fond remembrance and fresh ambition that the industry will be watching closely.