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Hrithik Roshan praises O’ Romeo, says 'Shahid Kapoor you do this genre best'

Showing heartfelt support, Hrithik Roshan praised Shahid Kapoor after watching O’ Romeo, applauding the film’s quirky charm and Shahid Kapoor’s standout performance. Taking to X, he encouraged fans to experience the entertainer on the big screen.

February 20, 2026 / 16:43 IST
Hrithik Roshan backs O Romeo
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  • Hrithik Roshan praises Shahid Kapoor's performance in O’ Romeo
  • Shahid Kapoor stars as gangster in Vishal Bhardwaj's O’ Romeo
  • Fans celebrate the camaraderie between Hrithik and Shahid Kapoor

Hrithik Roshan recently took a moment to cheer for fellow actor Shahid Kapoor, and fans are loving the camaraderie.

After watching O’ Romeo, Hrithik Roshan shared his thoughts on X (formerly Twitter), praising both the film’s unique flavour and Shahid Kapoor’s performance, while encouraging audiences to catch it in cinemas.

Clearly impressed, Hrithik Roshan wrote, "The quirkiness of #ORomeo eventually wins you over. I had fun.@shahidkapoor you do this genre BEST. Too good you are. Go watch it in the theatres guys. Also that running in circles action was brilliant (sic)."

He once again emphasised his admiration, adding, "@shahidkapoor you do this genre BEST. Too good you are (sic)." Hrithik Roshan even singled out a specific action moment, calling "that running in circles action was brilliant."

Released on 13 February, O’ Romeo is directed by Vishal Bhardwaj and features a strong ensemble cast including Triptii Dimri, Avinash Tiwary, Nana Patekar and Farida Jalal. In the film, Shahid Kapoor plays Ustara, a feared gangster, in a story reportedly inspired by Hussain Zaidi’s book Mafia Queens of Mumbai.

The public praise quickly caught fans’ attention, with many appreciating the mutual respect between two of Bollywood’s most popular stars. Social media timelines were soon filled with clips, reactions and excitement around the film.

Also Read: Shahid Kapoor underwent major hip surgery while filming action scene in O’ Romeo: "That was very challenging"

Despite the divided critical response, Vishal Bhardwaj has stood firmly by his work. In an interview with PTI, he said, "I say this knowing it may break the hearts of critics who panned it. No matter what they felt, this will be the most successful film of my life. I am extremely proud of it. I am not ashamed of it at all. I am proud of the violence and love story I’ve created.”

With O’ Romeo releasing alongside Tu Ya Main, starring Adarsh Gourav and Shanaya Kapoor, the box office has seen healthy competition.

Palak Vij
Palak Vij is a Sub Editor and Entertainment Journalist with over a year of experience covering films, television, and pop culture in the digital space.
first published: Feb 20, 2026 04:42 pm

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