Vishal Bhardwaj: From Cricket All-Rounder to Bollywood Maestro

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News18•19-01-2026, 19:40
Vishal Bhardwaj: From Cricket All-Rounder to Bollywood Maestro
- •Vishal Bhardwaj, a renowned Bollywood director and music composer, was initially a talented all-rounder cricketer.
- •He was a leg-spinner and batsman, even securing admission to Hindu College through a sports quota.
- •National cricket selector Dilip Vengsarkar once remarked that Bhardwaj's career in music was a loss for Indian cricket.
- •Bhardwaj started in Bollywood as a music composer, gaining fame with children's films and 'Maachis'.
- •Inspired by 'Pulp Fiction', he transitioned to directing, with his film 'O Romeo' starring Shahid Kapoor and Tripti Dimri set for release on February 13.
Why It Matters: Vishal Bhardwaj's journey from a promising cricketer to a celebrated Bollywood director is inspiring.
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