Farida Jalal reveals about cussing in the film O Romeo

The veteran actress is seen cussing in the film’s teaser, causing a stir on social media.

O Romeo teaser was recently dropped and has since created a stir among fans and audiences, for the raw looks of the characters and how gripping it looks. The teaser also shows veteran actress Farida Jalal cussing, which has sparked conversations on social media.

Farida Jalal took the internet by storm by cussing in the O Romeo teaser.

Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj treated fans to an intriguing teaser of his upcoming film O Romeo. Bollywood actor Farida Jalal, who is also a part of the film, took the internet by storm with just one dialogue where she casually uses a cuss word. Reacting to the internet’s uproar, Farida Jalal recalled how she had refused to use “gandigaaliyan” in the film during her very first conversation with Vishal.

What did Farida Jalal reveal about using a cuss word in the film?

In an interview with Zoom, Farida Jalal revealed that Vishal Bhardwaj had long been on her list of favourite directors and with O Romeo, she has now ticked off another name after previously working with Sanjay LeelaBhansali in Heeramandi. Recalling when Vishal visited her home, she told him she had fulfilled another wish by getting the opportunity to work with him. She shared further that Vishal asked her, “Aapgaalidengina? (You’ll use cuss words, right?)” Sharing her response to Vishal’s question, Farida said, “Can you imagine? I didn’t know what to say. I was so overwhelmed that he was there and I was going to work with him. Nahinrehnedijiye, chhoddijiye – aisetoh main bolnewalinahinthi (No, No, leave it, let it be, I wasn’t going to say it like that). This man, with whom I always wanted to work, sat across me. All I said is nanginangi, gandigandigaaliyan main nahindungi. Chhotiwali, mamuli-sihotoh de saktihu (I will not use explicit, filthy abuses. If it’s a small and mild one, I can say that). Mere hisaab se zyadanangi, gandinahithi. Ma-behentohnahinbolungi (According to me, it wasn’t overly explicit or dirty. I won’t use cuss words involving mother or sister). He started laughing and understood where I came from.”

Farida Jalal added, “I have said this only once in the film and look at the uproar. Look at the comments on the internet! People are saying Farida Jalal ne yeh bola, humarapyariDadi/Maa ne yeh bola. They have seen me since childhood, and I have also stayed away from such dialogues, but it is okay. This is because the character speaks in a certain way. She is always in a temper. If you say yes to a role, you have to go all the way for it.”