O Romeo review as first: Mira Rajput calls Shahid Kapoor’s performance his ‘finest to date’
It is the premiere day of O’ Romeo. Under the guidance of Vishal Bhardwaj, Shahid Kapoor takes on the role of Ustara, while Triptii Dimri portrays Afshan. This film is a gangster narrative, reportedly inspired by Hussain Ustara and Sapna Didi. Prior to its theatrical release today, the producers organized a special screening for industry professionals. Shahid’s spouse, Mira Rajput Kapoor, joined her ‘Romeo’ for the glamorous premiere at a suburban cinema in Mumbai on Thursday. Sporting a white T-shirt emblazoned with ‘Juliet’, she gave her approval to O’ Romeo. [O Romeo review]
Mira Rajput reviews O’ Romeo
Mira shared a snapshot of Shahid, Triptii, and Vishal on her Instagram Story, commending the director as ‘a master of finesse’. She appreciated the film’s captivating nature, likening the experience of recognizing his motifs to ‘engaging in an exhilarating game’. Mira was particularly impressed with Triptii’s portrayal of Afshan, a ‘powerful woman’. She also praised the performances of Nana Patekar and Tamannaah Bhatia, ultimately declaring the film as her Romeo’s ‘finest work to date’.
Additionally, Mira uploaded several images from O’ Romeo’s premiere on Instagram. She dedicated the post to her husband Shahid, describing him as relentless and praising his talent as ‘incredible’. Expressing admiration for his ability to convey profound emotions through his gaze, Mira showered affection on ‘destiny’s child’. After viewing O’ Romeo, Mira expressed pride in Shahid’s achievements in the film. [O Romeo review]
Vishal Bhardwaj’s note on O’ Romeo’s release eve
On the night before O’ Romeo’s release, Vishal wrote a detailed message on Instagram. He surrendered the film to the audience, reflecting on his body of work and recognizing a recurring theme of vengeance. The director also noted that this gangster drama helped him understand the duality of love and violence within himself. “At sixty, I am only now beginning to grasp it,” a portion of his message stated. Through the lead character in O’Romeo, Bhardwaj expresses his desire to ‘slash throats, split skulls, and blow the brains of the monsters’ he cannot face in reality. [O Romeo review]
He further mentioned that the film’s violence is tempered by a profound force of love, born from a lifetime of interactions with beautiful, sensitive individuals who have influenced him. This emotion has lifted him from ‘the pool of blood’. Sharing his passion for narratives about complex individuals caught between ‘two extreme emotions’, Vishal revealed the significance of O’ Romeo to him. He concluded his note with the words of Dr Basheer Badr. [O Romeo review]
About O’ Romeo
O’ Romeo tells the love story of Ustara and Afshan set against the backdrop of gang conflicts. In addition to Shahid and Triptii, the film features Nana Patekar, Farida Jalal, Avinash Tiwary, Tamannaah Bhatia, Disha Patani, and Vikrant Massey.
