Vishal Bhardwaj Addresses Shahid Kapoor Rift Rumors: "It's Difficult to Work With Me"

• Director Vishal Bhardwaj clarified long-standing rumors of a rift with actor Shahid Kapoor, stating friends joke he deserves an award for working with Shahid.
• At the 'O Romeo' trailer launch in Mumbai, Bhardwaj humorously suggested Shahid deserves a National Award for enduring his 'difficult' personality through four films.
• Bhardwaj, a recipient of 9 National Awards, acknowledged creative differences but emphasized that media often exaggerates their arguments.
• He likened his working relationship with Shahid to legendary music duos Laxmikant-Pyarelal and Kalyanji-Anandji, highlighting a strong bond.
• Their collaborations include hits like 'Kaminey' (2009), 'Haider' (2014), and 'Rangoon' (2017); their new film 'O Romeo' is an action-thriller set for February 13 release.

Why It Matters: Vishal Bhardwaj humorously dismissed rift rumors with Shahid Kapoor, praising the actor's ability to work with his 'difficult' nature.