Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor recently expressed his admiration for Conclave, the book-to-screen adaptation that has earned eight Academy Award nominations. Reflecting on the film’s success, Kapoor shared his appreciation for literary adaptations, emphasizing their ability to transport audiences to new worlds and evoke deep emotions. He also mentioned his excitement to watch Conclave and described the achievement of receiving eight Oscar nominations as “phenomenal.” Kapoor voiced his belief that well-crafted adaptations continue to inspire cinema, underlining the growing influence of literature in film storytelling.
Conclave—which delves into the mysterious and sacred event of electing a new Pope—has been nominated for several prestigious Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor (Ralph Fiennes), Best Supporting Actress (Isabella Rossellini), and multiple technical awards, such as Costume Design, Adapted Screenplay, and Film Editing. Kamal Gianchandani, CEO of PVRINOX Pictures, expressed his excitement over the film’s recognition and its upcoming release on February 7, 2025.