The trailer of O Romeo is out, making one thing clear: Vishal Bhardwaj returns to familiar, dangerous territory with Shahid Kapoor at the centre. Dark, violent, and unsettling, it teases a revenge drama steeped in madness, music, and ambiguity.
Actor Randeep Hooda, originally cast as the antagonist in Vishal Bhardwaj’s O’Romeo, backed out of the film just days before his scheduled shoot due to pressing personal and family commitments. The filmmakers swiftly replaced him with Avinash Tiwary to keep the production on schedule.
Veteran actress Farida Jalal surprised fans by delivering a cuss-word-laden line in the teaser for O’Romeo, a departure from her usual motherly roles, sparking widespread reactions online.
Sanober Shaikh, daughter of slain underworld figure Hussain Ustara, has sent a legal notice to the O’Romeo team demanding Rs 2 crore and a stoppage of the film’s release, alleging it harms her family’s reputation. The makers have not yet responded to the demand amid the controversy.
The action-thriller O’Romeo, directed by Vishal Bhardwaj and starring Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri, is confirmed to stream on Amazon Prime Video after its theatrical run, following standard post-release windows. While no exact digital premiere date has been officially announced, industry patterns suggest the film will arrive about six to eight weeks after its cinema release in February 2026.
O’ Romeo, starring Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri and directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, is described as “inspired by true events,” features an ensemble cast and is set to release on February 13, 2026, offering a blend of romance and underworld drama rooted in emotional vengeance and crime.
Priyanka Chopra marked 16 years of Kaminey, recalling cherished memories with co-star Shahid Kapoor and director Vishal Bhardwaj. Her post sparked a nostalgic response from Bhardwaj, delighting fans with heartfelt reflections.en
As Kaminey completed 16 years, Priyanka Chopra Jonas revisited how the role of Sweety Bhope came to her while she was filming Dostana in Miami. Initially reluctant, she was convinced by director Vishal Bhardwaj, who promised her the part would grow into something significant. Sharing throwback stills on Instagram, Priyanka called Kaminey a turning point in her career, praising Shahid Kapoor’s double role and the film’s enduring legacy.
Cinévesture International Film Festival 2025, Chandigarh: Filmmaker Abhishek Chaubey on why he turned producer, challenges of making biopics, on fighting legal cases for each of his films, and navigating streamers.
Ishqiya became a career-defining moment for its cast, with Arshad Warsi, Vidya Balan, and Naseeruddin Shah, though none were the first choices, and the film’s final ensemble played a crucial role in its success.
Vishal Bhardwaj has tweaked the project which was initially supposed to star Irrfan in the lead. It will be told from Ustara's point of view.
The 73-year-old theatre and film veteran is receiving appreciation for her portrayal of a mother in Vishal Bhardwaj’s spy thriller.
In the two recent OTT releases 'Charlie Chopra and the Mytery of Solang Valley' series on SonyLiv and the film 'Khufiya' on Netflix, writer-director Vishal Bhardwaj plays with tropes commonly seen in his films while also experimenting with newer, unexplored themes.
October 2023 promises a thrilling ride with action, romance and biopics.
Wamiqa Gabbi & Priyanshu Painyuli on Vishal Bhardwaj, Agatha Christie and 'Charlie Chopra and the Mystery of Solang Valley', releasing on SonyLIV on September 27.
The Mirzapur actor on how Hollywood star Gerard Butler championed him in Kandahar, Vishal Bhardwaj's 'controlled manipulation' on the sets of their spy thriller, and learnings as a new producer.
The film 'Fursat', a fantasy love story, is shot wholly on the iPhone 14 Pro.
Vishal Bhardwaj's son Aasmaan Bhardwaj makes his director-writer debut with Kuttey - obviously inspired by Quentin Tarantino's films in structure and treatment.
The Chinese were once a thriving community in Mumbai… then the Sino Indian war of 1962 happened.
Wamiqa Gabbi on working in Vishal Bhardwaj's 'Modern Love Mumbai' and 'Khufiya', Vikramaditya Motwane’s 'Jubilee', and sharing screen space with Naseeruddin Shah.
Mumbai is a cinematic soufflé without a recognisable character or soul in this torpid adaptation of the original ‘Modern Love’.
It was a dull start for Vishal Bharwaj's Rangoon, which is expected to earn Rs 6 crore on opening day. The movie has to make around Rs 80 crore from its India business alone to be profitable.
Kathakali Chanda reports when both partners pull weight, couples pack that much more punch.