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Farida Jalal Clarifies Single Cuss in Vishal Bhardwaj’s O’ Romeo Teaser

Jalal says the lone expletive reflects her character within limits she set on profanity.

Overview

  • In a Zoom interview, she recalled Bhardwaj asking if she would use cuss words and said she agreed only to a mild one, not explicit “maa-behen” abuses.
  • She stressed the word appears only once in the film and framed it as consistent with her character’s temperament.
  • The teaser drew strong social-media attention, with many viewers surprised given her long-standing maternal screen image.
  • O’ Romeo is directed by Bhardwaj and features Shahid Kapoor, Triptii Dimri, Disha Patani, Tamannaah Bhatia, Vikrant Massey, Avinash Tiwary and Nana Patekar.
  • The film is described as a dark Shakespeare-inspired reimagining and is slated for a February 13, 2026 theatrical release, with some reports linking it to the Hussain Ustara–Sapna Didi story.