New Delhi, Feb 13 (UNI) Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj shared his thoughts on his upcoming film ‘O’Romeo’ just a day before its theatrical release, expressing immense pride in the project on Instagram.
In a detailed note, Bhardwaj dedicated special appreciation to his entire team, calling them the “real heroes.” “O’ROMEO- 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. Before accolades or criticism arrive, I must thank, from the deepest part of my being, all my HODs who gave far more than was ever asked for, their vision, integrity, sweat, blood, and unconditional commitment to my vision.”
“My real heroes: Mustafa Stationwala, Faramarz Wankadia, Ben Bernhard, Meghdeep Bose, Aarif Sheikh, Maxima Basu, Dani Del Rosario, Vikram Dahiya, Ankur Chaudhary, Yash Darji, Shantanu Yennemadi, Krutika Jain, Mukesh Chhabra, Makarand Surte, Justin Jose, Samir Zaidi, Konstantin Minnich, Saurabh Goswami, and ‘Anl’ Arasu. Also, my most loving associate, Abhay Datt Sharma- who shared my love, pain, frustration, and both my reasonable and unreasonable whims- and my creative producer, Priti Shahani. I will not make another film without her,” he wrote.
Reflecting on his work, Bhardwaj spoke about the duality of human emotions. “Looking back at my body of work, I see a recurring theme I wasn’t even conscious of: revenge. And at sixty, I am only now beginning to understand it. There is so much hatred, violence, and injustice in society, and I often feel powerless against it. It wounds me deeply.”
He added that ‘O’Romeo’ channels this pent-up anguish through violence countered by an equally intense force, love. “I am in love with this species called humans, forever torn between two extreme emotions. ‘O’Romeo’ is the manifestation of these polarities,” he explained.
Presented by Sajid Nadiadwala, ‘O’Romeo’ stars Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri in the lead roles. The film is set to release on February 13, 2026, during Valentine’s Week.
A day before the release, a special screening was held in Mumbai, attended by the lead actors, producer Sajid Nadiadwala, and director Vishal Bhardwaj. Other notable attendees included Suresh Wadekar, Anil Sharma, Prakash Jha, Ahmed Khan, and Taha Shah.
