On the eve of the release of his film, O'Romeo, filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj penned a deep note talking about the violence in the film, calling it a manifestation of love and violence. He also thanked his team in the thoughtful post
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Vishal Bhardwaj; a still from O'Romeo
Vishal Bhardwaj's O’Romeo , starring Shahid Kapoor, is all set to hit the screens amid much anticipation on February 13. On the eve of its release, the filmmaker took to social media to share a deeply emotional and touching note about the film. In his note, he expressed immense pride in the journey before the critics speak and the box office numbers arrive. He also touched on the use of excessive violence in the film.
Vishal Bhardwaj on O'Romeo
Vishal Bhardwad, in his post, thanked his entire team, calling them his “real heroes." Sharing his thoughts, Vishal Bhardwaj 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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Thanking his team, he wrote, “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."
Breaking his silence on the violence in Shahid Kapoor-starrer, he stated, “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."
“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," he added.
Further delving into the theme of love and violence in his film, he said, “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 specie called human — forever torn between two extreme emotions. O’Romeo is the manifestation of these polarities."
About O'Romeo
O'Romeo is produced by Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment. It is a Mumbai-based gangster drama based on Hussain Zaidi’s book Mafia Queens of Mumbai. The film also stars Triptii Dimri, Avinash Tiwary, Vikrant Massey, Nana Patekar, Farida Jalal Tamannaah Bhatia, and Disha Patani in pivotal roles.
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