Vishal Bhardwaj pens emotional note before O’Romeo release: "There is so much hatred, violence, and injustice"

Vishal Bhardwaj teasex violence in O'Romeo

• O'Romeo directed by Vishal Bhardwaj releases on Feb 13
• Bhardwaj thanks his team, calls them his real heroes
• The film is a Mumbai-set gangster drama starring Shahid Kapoor

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O'Romeo, directed by Sajid Nadiadwala, is all set to open in theatres tomorrow, February 13, increasing the excitement among the fans. Director Vishal Bhardwaj has recently shared an emotional statement about the movie ahead of its premiere.

The director took to his Instagram and expressed his pride in the film, acknowledging his team's unshakeable commitment and faith in his vision by thanking them all and referring to them as his "real heroes."

Vishal Bhardwaj shared his thoughts in the caption and wrote, “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 the accolades or the criticism arrive, I must thank, from the deepest part of my being, all my HODs who gave far more than was ever asked of them – their vision, their integrity, their sweat, their blood, and their unconditional commitment to my vision."

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He added, “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.”

The director also warned the audience of violence in Shahid Kapoor-starrer and penned, “Through this film, I have realized the immense capacity I hold for love and for violence – together. Looking back at my body of work, l see a recurring theme I wasn’t even conscious of: revenge. And at sixty, I am only now beginning to understand it."

He further noted, “There is so much hatred, violence, and injustice in society — and I often feel powerless against it. It wounds me deeply. This pent-up anguish needed release. In O’Romeo, through my protagonist, I slash throats, split skulls, and blow the brains of the monsters I cannot confront in real life.”

Vishal concluded his post, “Opposite this violence stands an equally intense force — love. A love born from a lifetime of encounters with beautiful, sensitive souls who have shaped me. A love that did not let me drown. A love that pulled me out of the pool of blood. I am in love with this species called human — forever torn between two extreme emotions. O’Romeo is the manifestation of these polarities.”

Also Read: CBFC asks Shahid Kapoor’s O’Romeo makers to replace ‘item’ with ‘Kumari’, violent scenes trimmed

The Mumbai-set gangster drama, which is produced by Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, is based on the book Mafia Queens of Mumbai by Hussain Zaidi. Strong buzz has been created by the trailer and tracks, such as Paan Ki Dukaan and Ashikon Ki Colony. When O'Romeo opens on February 13, it will compete with Tu Yaa Main, starring Shanaya Kapoor and Adarsh Gorav, at the box office.