Vishal Bhardwaj thanks the cast and crew of Oâ Romeo before the audience verdict

Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj has opened up about the emotional journey behind his latest project, describing O’ Romeo as a deeply personal exploration of conflicting impulses. Ahead of the film’s release, the director shared a reflective note expressing gratitude toward collaborators and acknowledging the introspection that shaped the work. “Before the critics speak and before the box office delivers its verdict, I feel compelled to share how deeply proud I am of this film,” he wrote, thanking his team for their “vision, their integrity, their sweat, their blood, and their unconditional commitment.”

The project marks his fourth collaboration with lead actor Shahid Kapoor and also features Triptii Dimri in a central role. Bhardwaj described the narrative as a channel through which he confronted personal turmoil and broader social anxieties. “Through this film, I have realised the immense capacity I hold for love and for violence together,” he noted, reflecting on the darker emotions that found expression through storytelling. He added that anger over injustice and brutality in society demanded release, explaining, “In O’ Romeo, through my protagonist, I slash throats, split skulls, and blow the brains of the monsters I cannot confront in real life.”

Balancing that brutality, he emphasised the counterforce of compassion and human connection. “Opposite this violence stands an equally intense force, love,” he wrote, describing it as a sustaining influence shaped by encounters with sensitive, inspiring people throughout his life.

Inspired by Hussain Zaidi’s book Mafia Queens of Mumbai, the film situates revenge, morality and emotion within a dramatic crime-driven setting. Featuring an ensemble cast, the production blends action and psychological conflict, positioning Bhardwaj’s introspective lens at the heart of a narrative that probes violence, redemption and enduring human vulnerability.

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