In 2006 , Bhardwaj again adapted Shakespeare 's tragedy '' Othello '' , as '' Omkara '' . Set against the backdrop of the political system in Uttar Pradesh , the film had Ajay Devgan as the titular character . It premiered at the 6th Marrakech International Film Festival , and was screened at the Cairo International Film Festival . At the 54th National Film Awards , Bhardwaj received the Special Jury Award for the film . '' Omkara '' met with critical acclaim , but was a box office disappointment . It however opened to positive box-office response in North America and the United Kingdom
54th National Film Awards
54th National Film Awards
Vishal Bhardwaj