Vishal Bhardwaj Convinced Farida Jalal to Use Abusive Language in O'Romeo

• Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj revealed how he convinced veteran actress Farida Jalal to use abusive words in his upcoming film O'Romeo.
• Bhardwaj explained that the dialogue was essential for the character, portraying Shahid Kapoor's character as powerful to the underworld but powerless before his grandmother.
• Farida Jalal initially hesitated but agreed to mild abuses, refusing to use overly explicit or 'filthy' language.
• She delivered the line with such intensity that it went viral, despite a painful wait for the shoot.
• O'Romeo marks the first collaboration between Sajid Nadiadwala and Vishal Bhardwaj, and Vishal's reunion with Shahid Kapoor after eight years; it is set for a February 14, 2026 release.

Why It Matters: Vishal Bhardwaj convinced Farida Jalal to use mild abuses in O'Romeo, citing character necessity.