‘Cocktail’ director Homi Adajania praises 'so watchable' Shahid Kapoor starrer ‘O’Romeo’, calls him ‘so good brotherman’

Vishal Bhardwaj and Shahid Kapoor’s film ‘O’Romeo’ has released in theatres today, and fans have been waiting excitedly since its announcement. A day before the big release, the makers held a special screening for industry peers. The first reviews are already out, and the team is proud of the response. Shahid’s wife, Mira Rajput, praised his performance and appreciated Triptii for her natural and effortless acting. Director Homi Adajania also shared his early thoughts on the film.Director Homi Adajania, best known for ‘Cocktail’, shared his excitement after watching ‘O’Romeo’. He was full of praise for Bhardwaj’s direction, calling the film a brilliant mix of emotion and intensity. Homi also appreciated Shahid Kapoor, Triptii Dimri and the rest of the cast for their strong performances. Expressing his admiration, he wrote, “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).” Mira loved ‘O’Romeo’ and shared her good wishes for the whole team. She praised Bhardwaj for making a beautiful film and also wrote kind words for the cast and crew. Mira was very impressed with Shahid’s acting, calling it his best performance so far. She also appreciated Triptii for perfectly playing her role as Afsha. Along with a black-and-white photo from the set, Mira wrote, “Shahid Kapoor, my Romeo, your best yet. Not a beat that was missed.”‘O’Romeo’, inspired by the lives of Hussain Ustara and Sapna Didi, marks Vishal Bhardwaj’s latest collaboration with Shahid Kapoor. The film delves into the world of crime, complex relationships, love, and betrayal, blending all with intense emotions. Shahid takes on the role of Ustara, while Triptii stars as his love interest, Afsha. The cast also features Nana Patekar, Disha Patani, and Avinash Tiwary in pivotal roles. Adding to the excitement, the anti-romantic drama includes special cameo appearances by Vikrant Massey and Tamannaah Bhatia.