For years, the Indian film industry has wondered why the “King of Romance” and the “King of Gritty Noir” haven’t crossed paths. In a recent interview with ANI, Vishal Bhardwaj, known for masterpieces like Maqbool, Omkara, and Haider, finally pulled back the curtain on his relationship with Shah Rukh Khan.
The Script Sent During ‘O Romeo’
Bhardwaj revealed that even during the making of his latest film, O Romeo (which stars Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri), he reached out to SRK with a script. While the actor didn’t sign on for that specific project, the conversation between the two remains warmer than ever.
“I talk to Shah Rukh so many times throughout the year about various stories,” Bhardwaj shared. “He always responds to my messages and is truly the greatest charmer in our country.”
The filmmaker specifically highlighted a sentiment that Shah Rukh often shares during their chats. According to Bhardwaj, the superstar frequently tells him, “Yaar, ek film toh honi chahiye jo hum dono ko saath mein karni chahiye”.
Why Hasn’t It Happened Yet?
It’s not for a lack of trying. Bhardwaj admitted that the duo came very close to collaborating years ago—rumored to be an adaptation of Chetan Bhagat’s 2 States—but creative differences on the setting (Bhardwaj wanted to set it in a bank, SRK preferred a different vibe) led to the project being shelved.
However, the tone today is much more optimistic. Bhardwaj described their current dynamic as one of mutual respect and “waiting for a miracle.” He expressed a deep admiration for SRK’s persona, noting that there is something “beautiful in him as a person” that makes him the icon he is today.
What’s Next for the Duo?
While no official project has been signed, the “miracle” Bhardwaj is hoping for might be closer than fans think. With Shah Rukh Khan currently preparing for his upcoming film King (directed by Siddharth Anand), and Bhardwaj riding high on the release of O Romeo, the timing for a high-octane, poetically dark Bhardwaj-SRK thriller has never been better.
For now, the director remains hopeful. “Inshallah, this time that miracle will happen,” he concluded, leaving fans dreaming of a world where SRK finally steps into the dark, Shakespearean shadows of Vishal Bhardwaj’s cinema. To know such latest updates updates tuned tellyboosters.com Thank you!
