"Masoom" raises the issue of illegitimate child and presents a touching and inspiring story on childhood innocence and motherhood. It presents a clash between a women ego and motherhood which comes under test when an illegitimate child comes to a happy home blossoming motherhood against a hatred for the illicit relationship the husband was involved in. Story-wise, the story is said to be loosely based on an English movie "Man, Woman and Child." If there is any perfect family movie Bollywood has ever made, I will undoubtedly name this one. The film has won the heart of every audience in the past, and still the film stands a gem. Despite a familiar story, the film remains touching, sensitive, and adorable. The reason is the perfect treatment the film receives. The way the story is mounted, the adorable family the film presents, the office environment of Naserudin Shah all have a right touch. The performances of Naseruddin Shah and Shabana Azmi were just mesmerizing and spontaneous. The feeling of motherhood affection that raises in Shabana from hatred to the illegitimate son from his husband was the most well realized part of the film. Tanuja and Saeed Jafferey also make a remarkable job in their small roles. The acting of the three child artist remain the soul of the film and depicts the child innocence brilliantly. The songs are just beautiful. Overall, the film yet continues to remain close to my heart and every time the film touches you with the wonderful film on childhood innocence and affection the film weaves.

Rating: 3 stars out of 4