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‘Omkara,’ directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, is an Indian adaptation of Shakespeare’s ‘Othello,’ set in rural Uttar Pradesh. The film is known for its powerful performances and unfiltered, politically incorrect dialogues, which reflect the speech of rural characters. The story, driven by themes of jealousy, betrayal, and power struggles, features profanities grounded in the local dialect. The harsh language played a key role in giving the film its gritty feel, but it also stirred controversy due to its unrefined content.
