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O'Romeo Gets 'A' Rating, Shahid's Longest Film
11 Feb
Summary
- O'Romeo receives an 'A' certificate from CBFC.
- Film length is 178.41 minutes, the longest for the pair.
- Censor board requested dialogue and violence changes.
The upcoming film O'Romeo, starring Shahid Kapoor and directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, has completed its censor process and received an 'A' certificate. This marks Shahid Kapoor's second film to earn an adult rating, following Kabir Singh. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) mandated several changes before issuing the certificate on February 11.
Dialogues in O'Romeo were altered, with the word 'Item' replaced by 'Kumari' in some instances, and other words muted or deleted. While romantic and intimate scenes remained uncut, certain violent visuals were reduced. Close-up shots of throat cutting, bloodshed, and a woman slapping visual were decreased by 20%.
Anti-smoking and anti-tobacco disclaimers with voiceovers were added, increasing the film's runtime by 1 minute and 57 seconds. The final length of O'Romeo is 178.41 minutes, making it the lengthiest film for both Shahid Kapoor and Vishal Bhardwaj. The film is scheduled for release on February 13.
