O’Romeo teaser: Shahid Kapoor-Vishal Bhardwaj just relived iconic Bollywood scenes and gave them a new spin - Proof

Shahid Kapoor and Vishal Bhardwaj have done it again! They have left the viewers with a promise ever since O’Romeo was announced. The teaser, recently released, plays a big tease. The cast, the introductions, the announcement – all of it would leave every fan of Vishal and Shahid’s collaboration – curious. While watching the teaser, we came across some scenes which were directly referenced from movies across decades, and they got their new spin. Don’t believe us? Here’s proof of it –

O’Romeo teaser gives old movie scenes a new spin – Proof

Shahid Kapoor turns deadly Tees Maar Khan

Tees Maar Khan was a spoof. There was Akshay Kumar in a cowboy hat pretending to be a film producer. Here, we have Shahid Kapoor, already carrying the OTT legacy of Farzi, ready to turn deadly with O’Romeo.

Darr obsession scene spins into war mode

Who can even forget the obsessive Shah Rukh Khan in Darr? With posters and videos of his K…K…K…K…Kkkiran playing in the background, he was a lover (read stalker) who showed his obsession with his unrequited lover. Here, Madhuri Dixit’s Dhak Dhak song plays in the background and Shahid Kapoor (presumed to be named Romeo) calls for war as he kills and blood spills in the cinema halls on a song which is about a beating heart.

The dangerous Ishq Bulaava

Among the many scenes in Sidharth Malhotra and Parineeti Chopra’s song Ishq Bulaava from Hasee Toh Phasee, the empty train scene, where she teases him before a bond is formed, is the most memorable. Here, Shahid lets the guns do the talking. Bullets fill the noise in the empty train.

Haider’s Bismil song theatrics, but with love-filled eyes

One of the biggest highlights of Shahid Kapoor and Vishal Bhardwaj’s own film Haider was the song Bismil, which used theatrics to narrate a tale that spoke about everything that was brushed off under the carpet. With O’Romeo teaser, Shahid Kapoor uses the same antics, but with love-filled eyes. Confirming the same, we see a frame of his lover, played by Triptii Dimri next. So, what was wrath in Haider, turned soft love in O’Romeo.

Disha Patani – King – Holding a cassette of ‘Aashiqon Ka Colony’

Among the many intriguing introductions, Disha Patani’s instantly takes you back to just a few days. Shah Rukh Khan announced his upcoming movie King by holding the card of King. Here, Disha Patani introduces herself with a cassette (which does not even exist in this era). The cassette is titled ‘Aashiqon Ka Colony.’ Interestingly, that is the kind of fans she has a hold on.

O'Romeo FAQs:

Q: When is Shahid Kapoor’s O’Romeo releasing in theatres?

A: O’Romeo is scheduled to hit the big screens on February 13, 2026. Strategically timed for the Valentine’s Day weekend, the film is being marketed as a "distinctive take on love" that diverges from traditional romantic comedies.

Q: Is O’Romeo based on a true story?

A: Yes, the makers have confirmed that O'Romeo is inspired by true events. Specifically, the narrative is reported to be a "powerful revenge romance" rooted in the historical criminal underworld of Mumbai, reportedly drawing inspiration from the life of 1990s gangster Hussain Ustara and his rivalry with Dawood Ibrahim.

Q: How many movies have Vishal Bhardwaj and Shahid Kapoor done together?

A: O’Romeo marks the fourth collaboration between the director and actor. Their previous projects include the critically acclaimed Kaminey (2009), Haider (2014), and Rangoon (2017).