O’Romeo: Triptii Dimri pens a heartfelt note for Vishal Bhardwaj and costars, calls Afshan’s character ‘challenging’
O’Romeo: The Laila Majnu actress has penned a heartfelt note for her experience on the set and called Afshan’s character challenging, which pushed her beyond the comfort zone.
Last Updated: 11.13 AM, Feb 14, 2026
O’Romeo has finally landed in the theaters in the special Valentine’s week. Featuring Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri in the lead, Vishal Bhardwaj’s romantic drama film opened to decent reviews from critics and social media. The Laila Majnu actress has penned a heartfelt note for her experience on the set and called Afshan’s character challenging, which pushed her beyond the comfort zone. She also mentioned her costars, whose presence and support helped her throughout the journey.
How O'Romeo's character pushed Triptii?
Triptii Dimri as Afshan earned praise for her enigmatic onscreen presence. After garnering rave reviews from critics and fans alike, Triptii penned a long note of gratitude on her social media to share about her experience in O’Romeo. Calling her character fierce yet fragile, Triptii explained how the role challenged her from within and let her step out of her comfort zone. She also emphasized Vishal Bhardwaj’s charm in giving life to the reel characters. “Afshan isn’t just a character; she’s fire and fragility in the same breath. She feels deeply, loves fiercely, and fights with everything she has. This role challenged me, demanded honesty & pushed me beyond my comfort zone, for which I’ll always be grateful….
Our film is built with immense passion, heart & belief. From @vishalrbhardwaj sir, I learned how to surrender to the character and truly live Afshan’s truth,” Triptii wrote.
In the same post, Triptii expressed gratitude to her costars for their immense support and talent that also helped her learn the craft. O’Romeo marks the third collaboration with Triptii and Avinash Tiwary after Laila Majnu and Bulbbul. She added, “@avinashtiwary15 from sharing a love story to standing as rivals, it’s been such a beautiful journey…”
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How much O’Romeo earned on Day 1?
O’Romeo premiered on February 13 and clashed with Shanaya Kapoor and Adarsh Gourav’s romantic thriller film. Despite a star-studded cast and Vishal Bhardwaj’s magnificent energy, O’Romeo failed to open with double digits. It collected Rs 8.25 crore on Day 1 (as per Sacnilk) and is expected to perform better on the weekend. Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri headline the ensemble as Ustara and Afsha. Avinash Tiwary, Nana Patekar, Disha Patani, and Farida Jalal also appear in significant roles.
O'Romeo FAQs:
Q: Where to watch O'Romeo?
A: O'Romeo clashed with Shanaya Kapoor and Adarsh Gourav's Tu Yaa Main and is available to watch in theatres.
Q: Who plays the lead in O'Romeo?
A: O'Romeo features Shahid Kapoor as Haseen Ustara with Triptii Dimri as Afsha. Nana Patekar, Avinash Tiwary, Tamannaah Bhatia, Vikrant Massey, Disha Patani, and Farida Jalal appear in the ensemble.
Q: How much O'Romeo earned on Day 1?
A. O'Romeo collected Rs 8.25 crore on Day 1 and is expected to perform better on the weekend.
Q: Who is the director of O'Romeo?
A. Vishal Bhardwaj, who is known for Maqbool, Kaminey, Haider and other acclaimed films is the creative vison behind O'Romeo.