Have you heard? Vishal Bhardwaj defends abusive language in O`Romeo

‘Abuses have poetry’

Actors Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri launched the trailer of O’Romeo in Mumbai on Wednesday (Jan 21). While the trailer drew a largely positive response, a section of viewers questioned its heavy use of expletives and violence. Responding to the criticism, director Vishal Bhardwaj described the film as “a love story with a violent backdrop” and opposed censoring abusive language. Calling cinema “a mirror”, he said such elements reflect society, adding that “abuses have poetry” if used properly, a trait often seen in his films.

Age is just a number

(L-R) Sara Arjun and Ranveer Singh in ‘Dhurandhar’. Pic/Instagram

Actor Sara Arjun has addressed the discussion around the nearly 20-year age gap between her and Ranveer Singh in Dhurandhar (2025), saying she was confident about the casting from the start. Speaking about the reaction, Sara said she “knew it was justified” once she heard the narration and understood the context of the characters. She added that the age difference is integral to the story and not used as a gimmick. Emphasising her trust in the director’s vision, Sara said the narrative demanded such casting choices. She also shared that staying away from social platforms helped her shut out the surrounding “noise” and stay focused.