Shahid Kapoor’s O’Romeo gets a big thumbs up from Mira Rajput and Homi Adajania, call it ‘ferocious and best yet’

Vishal Bhardwaj and Shahid Kapoor’s O’Romeo has hit the screens today, and fans have been eagerly waiting for its release ever since it was announced and teased. The night before the big theatrical premiere, the makers organized a special screening event for the entertainment industry. The first reviews of the movie are out, and it is nothing short of a proud moment for the entire crew. Shahid Kapoor’s wife, Mira Rajput, showered praise on Shahid for his performance and also lauded Triptii’s authentic acting that smoothly transforms into the character. Filmmaker Homi Adajania also shared his early review on O’Romeo.

How Mira Rajput reacted to O’Romeo?

O’Romeo has earned Mira Rajput’s approval, as she expressed her best wishes for the entire team. She praised Vishal Bhardwaj’s cinematic masterpiece and also penned sweet notes for the crew. She was deeply impressed by Shahid Kapoor’s acting and called it his ‘best yet’ and also hailed Triptii for living her character as Afsha. “Shahid Kapoor, my Romeo, your best yet. Not a beat that was missed,” Mira wrote in the caption alongside a black and white picture from the set.

How Homi Adajania reviewed O’Romeo?

Cocktail filmmaker Homi Adajania also approved O’Romeo for its impressive storytelling and solid narrative by Vishal Bhardwaj. He also applauded Shahid Kapoor, Triptii Dimri, and the ensemble cast. “Love and gore galore! Vishal Bhardwaj, your storytelling. Shahid Kapoor, so good brotherman. Triptii Dimri, you are so watchable. Crew and cast of O’Romeo (applause),” wrote Homi.

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What is O’Romeo about and who plays the lead?

Based on Hussain Ustara and Sapna Didi’s life, O’Romeo is Vishal Bhardwaj’s recent collaboration with Shahid Kapoor. The story centers around crime underworld, turbulent relationships, love, betrayal and runs high on emotions. Shahid Kapoor plays the role of Ustara and Triptii plays his love interest, Afsha. Nana Patekar, Disha Patani, and Avinash Tiwary also appear in significant roles. The anti-romantic drama film also has some cameos with Vikrant Massey and Tamannaah Bhatia.

O'Romeo FAQs:

Q: Is O'Romeo movie out in theatres?

A: Yes, O'Romeo hit the screens on February 13, 2026, coinciding with The Valentine's Day week.

Q: Who plays the lead in O'Romeo?

A: O'Romeo features Shahid Kapoor as Ustara with Triptii Dimri as Afsha. Nana Patekar, Avinash Tiwary, Tamannaah Bhatia, Vikrant Massey, Disha Patani, and Farida Jalal appear in the ensemble.

Q: When will O'Romeo release on OTT?

A: O’Romeo is expected to mark its OTT debut on Prime Video. You can expect it after completing its theatrical run.

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.