Vishal Bhardwaj

Vishal Bhardwaj

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Date of Birth
Aug 4, 1965
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Place of Birth
Bijnor, India
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Age
60 Years
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Height
1.75
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Nationality
India
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Known For
Indian Cinema
Director Producer Singer Composer Writer

Career Stats

Total Movies 2
Debut Year N/A
Awards Won Coming Soon
Box Office ₹27 Cr
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Box Office Summary

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₹13 Cr
Pataakha
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1000+ Cr Movies
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200+ Cr Movies
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Recent Movies

O Romeo
O Romeo
Action, Thriller
Feb 2026
Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam
Pataakha
Pataakha
Action, Thriller
Sep 2018
Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam

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Shahid Kapoor's Next With Vishal Bhardwaj Is Titled 'O Romeo'; Release Date Pushed To Valentine's Day 2026 Bollywood
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Shahid Kapoor's Next With Vishal Bhardwaj Is Titled 'O Romeo'; Release Date Pushed To Valentine's Day 2026

Mumbai, September 14 - Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor and director Vishal Bhardwaj have teamed up for the 4th time after Kaminey, Haider, and Rangoon. The movie, which has been in the making since last year, has been titled as O Romeo, as the makers dropped the first look poster. O Romeo was initially reported to be titled as Arjun Ustara, before some reported that it was titled Romeo. And now, the makers have revealed the official title and also confirmed that it has been pushed back to February 13, during Valentine's Day weekend 2026. Also starring Tripti Dimri and Nana Patekar, the plot details of O Romeo have been kept under wraps. The film is produced by Sajid Nadiadwala under the banner of Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment. It has replaced Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Pandey's Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri, which will now be released on December 31, 2025. Aa raha hai"¦ #ORomeo.. this Valentine"™s Day ♥️🔥#SajidNadiadwala PresentsA @VishalBhardwaj Film@shahidkapoor @tripti_dimri23 @nanagpatekar @WardaNadiadwala pic.twitter.com/1mRmmackhE— Nadiadwala Grandson (@NGEMovies) September 14, 2025 Stay tuned...

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Shahid Kapoor's Action Thriller With Director Vishal Bharadwaj Titled 'Romeo'; Release Date Unchanged Bollywood
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Shahid Kapoor's Action Thriller With Director Vishal Bharadwaj Titled 'Romeo'; Release Date Unchanged

Mumbai, July 24 - The acclaimed duo of Shahid Kapoor and filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj are all set to collaborate for the fourth time with an intense action thriller film. The pair has previously delivered critically acclaimed films like Kaminey (2009), Haider (2014), and Rangoon (2017), and their latest collaboration is already creating buzz across the industry. ## The Film Titled Romeo ## Shahid and Vishal's film was originally supposed to be titled Arjun Ustara; however, according to the latest report by Pinkvilla, the movie has been titled Romeo. It is said that the makers were toying with several other titles too, including Arjun Ustara and Evil, but Romeo got finalised as it stands true to the nature of the character. ## Romeo Complete Star Cast ## Headlined by Shahid Kapoor in the titular role, Romeo features an impressive rest of the cast. Rising star Triptii Dimri joins as the female lead, alongside seasoned actors Nana Patekar, Randeep Hooda, Vikrant Massey, and Farida Jalal in key roles. The combination of seasoned performers and fresh talent promises a powerful on-screen experience. ## No Change in Release Date ## Produced by Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, Romeo was officially announced for December 5, 2025, release, and the latest development has confirmed that the makers aren't willing to change the date. It means the movie will be clashing with Ranveer Singh's espionage thriller Dhurandhar and Prabhas-fronted horror-comedy The Raja Saab, which are scheduled to release on the same day. ## With a gripping premise, a powerhouse cast, and the trusted Shahid-Vishal collaboration at its core, Romeo is one of the most anticipated films of 2025. ## Stay tuned...

Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar' Release Date Revealed Bollywood
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Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar' Release Date Revealed

Mumbai, July 6 - Actor Ranveer Singh and "URI" director Aditya Dhar teamed up for the first time for a spy action thriller, tentatively titled Dhurandhar. The movie has been in production since last year, and it won't be exaggerated to say that it is Ranveer's most anticipated movie in the post-COVID-19 world. ## First look teaser on Ranveer's birthday ## The buzz around the movie is genuinely positive, and to take things a notch higher, the makers are set to drop the first look teaser of the film on the occasion of Ranveer's birthday, on July 6. The teaser is reportedly carrying fantastic inside reports, and everyone associated with the film is excited to see the audience reception. ## Shooting details, and potential release date ## According to the latest report by Pinkvilla, the shoot of Dhurandhar has around 25 days of shoot left, and the team is expected to call wrap by early September. The post-production work is reportedly going on in tandem as the makers announced the release of the film on December 5, 2025. All the shot portions have already been lined up and edited. ## Meanwhile, there were rumours that the movie might also be looking at December 12, since Prabhas-fronted much-awaited Pan India horror-comedy "The Raja Saab" along with Shahid Kapoor's "Romeo", directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, are already slated to hit the screens on the same day. But the makers officially confirmed the December 5th release of Dhurandhar. ## Cast and plot details ## The official release date of Dhurandhar, which boasts a stellar ensemble, including Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R Madhavan, Yami Gautam and Arjun Rampal, is expected to be announced with the teaser. The film is produced by Aditya Dhar and Jio Studios. ## The film is set in the era of 70s and 80s in India and Pakistan. In the movie, R Madhavan reportedly plays the role of India's current NSA, Ajith Doval, whereas Ranveer Singh plays the part of one of India's first agents, who started undercover operations on the ground. ## Satay tuned...

Shahid Kapoor's 'Udta Punjab 2' Is In Development Bollywood
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Shahid Kapoor's 'Udta Punjab 2' Is In Development

Mumbai, March 6 - The 2016 crime drama Udta Punjab starring Shahid Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Diljit Dosanjh is getting a sequel. The project is currently in the writing phase with production slated to begin next year. ## According to the report by Peepingmoon.com, producer Ekta Kapoor has roped in Aakash Kaushik to write and direct Udta Punjab 2. Although the casting for the film will commence after the compilation of the script, Ekta is keen on bringing Shahid Kapoor back in the lead role.## The filmmaker reportedly briefly discussed the film with Shahid and the formal talks will happen soon. "The sequel will apparently feature a new storyline, with its only connection to the original being Punjab"™s drug crisis", says the report.## Directed by Abhishek Chaubey, Udta Punjab is a hard-hitting crime drama, deep-rooted to Punjab's drug crisis and its links to politics. Back in the day, the movie faced many challenges leading to its release and once it was released, it resonated with the audiences and became a box office hit with nearly 100 crores worldwide gross collection.## Udta Punjab 2 is one of the many more franchise sequels in the making in Bollywood. Films with franchise value are becoming a box office success guarantee post the COVID-19 pandemic. Shahid Kapoor, meanwhile will next be seen in director Vishal Bhardwaj's yet-untitled action thriller film.## Stay tuned...

Shahid Kapoor To Headline Filmmaker Atlee's Next: Report Bollywood
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Shahid Kapoor To Headline Filmmaker Atlee's Next: Report

Mumbai, January 11 - Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor is awaiting the release of the action thriller Deva, which is scheduled to hit the big screen on January 31st. As the fans are eager to see what Deva has in store, the Kabir Singh star is busy finalizing his next few projects. ## Shahid has already commenced shooting for his next which is with director Vishal Bhardwaj. The actor will also be reuniting with Maddock Films for the sequel to Cocktail, and according to the latest reports, he is setting up a film with Atlee who will be producing it. ## It is said that Shahid and Atlee will collaborate on an action entertainer which will be directed by one of Atlee's associates. The duo has reportedly been in talks for the last few months and things are on the verge of getting locked. Unlike Atlee's production Baby John, the movie with Shahid will be an original story.## Atlee has himself developed the story with his associates before initiating talks with Shahid. Subject to the official confirmation, it can be Shahid's next after Cocktail 2 which is expected to start rolling by May this year. ## Atlee, meanwhile, is gearing up to announce his next directorial after mega-blockbuster Jawaan. The director has locked superstar Salman Khan to headline his epic 2-hero film which will also feature either Rajinikanth or Kamal Haasan in the parallel lead role. ## Stay tuned...

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Shahid Kapoor's Action Thriller Film With Director Vishal Bhardwaj Gets A Release Date; Full Cast Details Also Revealed Bollywood
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Shahid Kapoor's Action Thriller Film With Director Vishal Bhardwaj Gets A Release Date; Full Cast Details Also Revealed

Mumbai, December 18 - Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor is reuniting with director Vishal Bhardwaj for an action thriller film, not titled yet. The movie is to be produced by Sajid Nadiadwala under his banner Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment and the official announcement of the same was made on Wednesday, December 18. ## Announcing the film, the production house unveiled the entire main cast which includes Triptii Dimri as the female lead with Randeep Hooda and Nana Patekar in the prominent roles. The makers also confirmed that the shoot of this untitled film will start on January 6 and it will be released in theaters worldwide on December 5, 2025. ## The upcoming film marks Shahid and Vishal Bhardwaj's third film together after critically acclaimed Haider and Kaminey. The film is reportedly based on the life of gangster Hussain Ustara which was earlier supposed to be made with the late Irrfan Khan and Deepika Padukone. ## Meanwhile, Shahid will next be seen in the cop action thriller Deva, which is scheduled to be released on January 31, 2025. The actor also has romantic-comedy Cocktail 2 with Maddock Films which will start filming in May next year after wrapping Bhardwaj's action thriller.## #SajidNadiadwala presents a @VishalBhardwaj film! 🎬🔥A spectacular cinematic journey begins on 6th Jan 2025 🎬🔥Film releasing on 5th December 2025 🎬 @shahidkapoor @tripti_dimri23 @nanagpatekar @RandeepHooda @WardaNadiadwala— Nadiadwala Grandson (@NGEMovies) December 18, 2024 ## Stay tuned...

'Cocktail' Sequel In The Works With Shahid Kapoor Bollywood
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'Cocktail' Sequel In The Works With Shahid Kapoor

Mumbai, November 23 - With franchises making waves at the Bollywood box office, more and more standalone films are getting sequels and the latest to join this trend is 2012's romantic comedy Cocktail which was headlined by Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone, and Diana Penty. ## Directed by Homi Adajania and produced by Maddock Films with others, Cocktail was a box office hit with over 120 crores gross collection worldwide. Now, more than a decade later when franchises are succeeding at the box office, Maddock Films has put Cocktail 2 in the making. ## According to the report by Peepingmoon.com, producer Dinesh Vijan has been working idea of the sequel with director Homi Adajania and they've now crafted a storyline that they believe matches the magic of the first film. Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor is in talks to headline the project. ## Shahid has not yet signed on the dotted line but has reportedly verbally committed to this film, which would mark his second collaboration with Maddock following this year's robotic romantic comedy Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya. The report further states that the talks are on with young actresses to come on board. ## The film is expected to start rolling by the middle of 2025 after Shahid completes Vishal Bhardwaj's action thriller which goes on the floor this December. Meanwhile, the actor will next be seen in director Rosshan Andrrews' cop thriller Deva, slated for a February 2025 release. ## Stay tuned...

Shahid Kapoor's 'Ashwatthama' Shelved? Bollywood
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Shahid Kapoor's 'Ashwatthama' Shelved?

Mumbai, November 16 - Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor was roped in to headline Pooja Entertainment's mega-budgeted epic Ashwatthama: The Saga Continues. Kannada director Sachin B. Ravi of Avane Srimannarayana fame was on board to direct the film. ## Since the announcement, the film, however, has faced delays and challenges and now, according to the report by Mid-Day, the project has been put on hold indefinitely due to budgetary constraints. It is said that the movie was planned to be made for 500 crores but it was escalating as pre-production advanced. ## The report quoted an insider saying that the project's scale was enormous and was supposed to be shot across multiple countries. However, after they started working on it, the makers felt it was a massive challenge to make it within the planned budget.## Pooja Entertainment, on the other hand, has reportedly been in a financial crisis with back-to-back major box office flops and considering all these things, the team led to a decision to pause production until these issues could be resolved.## Shahid Kapoor, on the other hand, has reportedly moved on from this ambitious project and has started preparation for Vishal Bhardwaj's action thriller film. The actor also has OMG 2 director Amit Rai's historical action drama based on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Shahid, meanwhile, will next be seen in director Rosshan Andrrews' action thriller Deva, scheduled to be released in February 2025. ## Stay tuned...

Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri Officially Confirmed To Headline Vishal Bhardwaj's Action Thriller Bollywood
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Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri Officially Confirmed To Headline Vishal Bhardwaj's Action Thriller

Mumbai, September 13 - Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor has officially been confirmed to headline director Vishal Bhardwaj's action thriller film, to be produced by Sajid Nadiadwala under his banner Nadiadwala Grandon Entertainment. Triptii Dimri is confirmed to play the female lead.## "I'm thrilled to join forces with the genius director, my dear friend Vishal Bhardwaj, and the phenomenal powerhouse Shahid Kapoor! It's an honour to welcome the incredibly gifted Tripti Dimri to the NGE Family", Sajid Nadiadwala said on X. ## I'm thrilled to join forces with the genius director, my dear friend @VishalBhardwaj , and the phenomenal powerhouse @shahidkapoor ! Delighted to welcome the incredibly gifted @tripti_dimri23 to the #NGEFamily! ✨- Love #SajidNadiadwala @WardaNadiadwala pic.twitter.com/OzpsphwocL— Nadiadwala Grandson (@NGEMovies) September 13, 2024 ## The yet-untitled movie is touted to be a big-scale action thriller. The film marks the reunion of Shahid and Vishal Bhardwaj after 7 years since Rangoon (2017), and their collaboration together after Kaminey (2009) and Haider (2014). ## While the details about the project are kept under wraps, the movie is expected to go on floors by October this year for 2025 release. ## Stay tuned...

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Akshay Kumar Box Office Hit 'OMG 2' Debuts On Netflix With 2.4 Million Views Digital Media
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Akshay Kumar Box Office Hit 'OMG 2' Debuts On Netflix With 2.4 Million Views

Mumbai, October 11 - Akshay Kumar's social comedy-drama OMG 2, in which he played the extended cameo role as Lord Shiva's messenger, debuted with super impressive viewership on Netflix. The movie was originally released in theatres and was a big box office success with a worldwide gross collection of over 220 crores. ## Directed by Amit Rai, "OMG 2" was made available to stream on Netflix on October 8, eight weeks after the theatrical release. The movie scored 6.4 million viewing hours with 2.4 views on its opening day, which is one of the biggest opening day viewerships for an Indian movie on Netflix.## "OMG 2" was the 7th most-watched non-English movie worldwide during the week of October 2-8. It was basically just one day of viewership for the movie, otherwise, it could have easily been in the top 3 movies. The movie is trending in the top 10 in 10 countries, including Pakistan, Qatar, and Sri Lanka, among others.## Apart from "OMG 2", Vishal Bhardwaj's spy thriller "Khufiya" debuted at number 5 among the most-watched non-English films on Netflix. Starring Tabu in the lead role, the movie scored 13.2 million viewing hours with 5 million views during October 2-8 week after releasing on October 5. It is trending in the top 10 in 15 countries.## Meanwhile, Kareena Kapoor's "Jaane Jaan" continued with strong viewership in its 3rd week on the streamer. The movie generated 4.4 million viewing hours in the last week, for a total of 38 million viewing hours with 18.9 million views. It is the most-watched Indian movie on Netflix in the first 17 days. ## Stay tuned...

Kuttey Box Office Collection | All Language | Day Wise | Worldwide Box Office
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Kuttey Box Office Collection | All Language | Day Wise | Worldwide

Here is the Hindi movie Kuttey box office collection which is an action thriller film. This film is directed by Aasmaan Bhardwaj and produced by Vishal Bhardwaj Films, T-Series, and Luv Films. ## Kuttey stars Tabu, Arjun Kapoor, Radhika Madan, Naseeruddin Shah, Konkona Sen Sharma, and Kumud Mishra in key roles. ## Kuttey Box Office Collection Day Wise | All Language DayIndia Net Collection Change(+/-) Day 1 [1st Friday] ₹ 1.07 Cr - Day 2 [1st Saturday] ₹ 1.25 Cr 16.82% Day 3 [1st Sunday] ₹ 1.1 Cr -12.00% Day 4 [1st Monday] ₹ 0.55 Cr -50.00% Day 5 [1st Tuesday] ₹ 0.5 Cr -9.09% Day 6 [1st Wednesday] ₹ 0.41 Cr -18.00% Day 7 [1st Thursday] ₹ 0.35 Cr -14.63% Week 1 Collection ₹ 5.23 Cr - Day 8 [2nd Friday] ₹ 0.2 Cr -42.86% Day 9 [2nd Saturday] ₹ 0.23 Cr 15.00% Day 10 [2nd Sunday] ₹ 0.25 Cr 8.70% Total ₹ 5.91 Cr - ## India Net Collection ₹ 5.91 Cr ## Worldwide Collection ₹ 8.47 Cr ## Overseas Collection ₹ 1.5 Cr ## India Gross Collection ₹ 6.97 Cr ## Kuttey Budget: ₹ 50 Cr * Approx ## Kuttey Verdict: Coming Soon ## Kuttey Screen count ## India: - * expected ## Overseas: - * expected ## Worldwide total: - ## Release Date: 13th January 2023 ## For more and the latest news about Bollywood Box Office Collection, Stay tuned to us.

A Sequel To 'Desi Boyz' And A Remake of 'Omkara' Is In The Development Bollywood
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A Sequel To 'Desi Boyz' And A Remake of 'Omkara' Is In The Development

Mumbai, December 22 - Bollywood film producer Anand Pandit joins hands with Eros International and Parag Sanghvi to produce the sequel to Desi Boyz and the remake of Omkara. Interestingly, both the original films underperformed but gained viewership on television and have a cult following for some reasons.## Sharing the news, Anand Pandit said in a statement, "Yes, it is true that I have collaborated with Eros International & Parag Sanghvi to make a sequel and a re-make of two iconic films. Each of these two films Omkara and Desi Boyz were trailblazers in their respective eras for their storytelling, star cast, and music. They have a cult following for different reasons and it seemed like the perfect time to revisit these hits and take their stories forward for a new generation of viewers". ## The star cast of both movies is yet to be announced. Both, "Desi Boyz 2" and "Omkara" remake are currently in the scripting stage and are likely to roll out by the end of next year. ## "We are excited to collaborate with Anand Bhai to revive the magic of these films that have remained indelible in our memories. We have often wondered what happened to our favorite cinematic characters and if their journey took them in surprising directions. We will work together to ensure that the essence of these classics remains untouched even as we infuse new energy and fresh vibrance in them", said Sunil Lulla, Chairman of Eros Motion Pictures.## Directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, "Omkara" is adapted from William Shakespeare's classic drama Othello and it starred Ajay Devgn, Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Vivek Oberoi, Konkona Sen Sharma, and Bipasha Basu. The movie was released in 2006 and made over 42 crores at the global box office.## On the other hand, "Desi Boyz" is a romantic comedy film, starring Akshay Kumar, John Abraham, Deepika Padukone, and Chitrangada Singh in lead roles. The film marked the directorial debut of Rohit Dhawan, son of director David Dhawan. It was released in 2011 and grossed approx. 80 crores at the worldwide box office.## Stay tuned...