Mumbai: As soon as ‘O Romeo’ released in theaters on February 13, Mira Kapoor firmly took the spotlight with a deeply personal Instagram tribute to husband Shahid Kapoor celebrating his latest release.
Calling him her “Romeo” and “destiny’s child”, Mira shared a heartfelt post that mixed romance with professional pride, as the film released in theaters across the country.
The post featured a series of intimate monochrome photos capturing candid moments between the couple instead of red carpet frames from the movie screening that took place on February 12.
In a striking image, Mira is seen wearing a top emblazoned with “Juliet” while Shahid sits next to her, a subtle but symbolic nod to the Shakespearean echoes of the film.
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In her caption, Mira praised Shahid’s “tireless spirit” and described his art as “genius beyond belief”. He praised her performance and expressed excitement for the film’s theatrical run, writing, “Brilliant is an understatement.”
He described ‘O Romeo’ as his “best till date” and urged audiences to watch it in theatres.
Through her Instagram Stories, Mira praised the wider team including co-star Tripti Dimri and appreciated the background music of the film.
“Team O’Roam0 you have created a world and a whirlpool. @vishalbhardwaj you are a genius of finesse. And I will always cherish the times we laughed and laughed. Catching your tropes is like playing an exciting game while enjoying this new world. That BGM @tripletdimri fierceness with innocence. I almost typed afshan, you became a powerful woman who does not use heavy @iamnanapatekar looks ETHEREAL. @husain.dalal and the entire cast of O’Romeo! @shahidkapoor, your best ever.
Directed by Vishal Bhardwaj and presented by Sajid Nadiadwala, ‘O’ Romeo’ stars Shahid Kapoor and Trupti Dimri in the lead roles and releases during Valentine’s Week.
A day before the film’s theatrical release, Bhardwaj shared an emotional note on Instagram expressing immense pride in the project. Describing his department heads as “real heroes”, he thanked his team for their “vision, loyalty, sweat, blood and unconditional commitment”.
He also expressed his gratitude to his collaborator Abhay Dutt Sharma and creative producer Preeti Shahani, saying that he would not make another film without them.
Reflecting on his work, Bhardwaj talked about the recurring themes of revenge and explored the tension between love and violence.
Describing ‘O’ Romeo’ as an expression of these emotional poles, he wrote about the hatred and injustice of society and how film channels “suppresses” suffering through an equally intense force – love.
Ahead of the release, the makers hosted a special screening in Mumbai which was attended by Trupti Dimri, Avinash Tiwari, Sajid Nadiadwala and Vishal Bhardwaj among others, marking the celebratory beginning of the film’s theatrical journey.