O’Romeo director reveals Nana Patekar shot an intense action scene with 102° fever

Nana Patekar in O' Romeo

• Nana Patekar shot an intense train scene for O'Romeo despite a 102-degree fever
• Director Vishal Bhardwaj praised Nana Patekar's dedication and work ethic
• O'Romeo, inspired by true events, releases in theatres on 13 February 2026

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As anticipation builds for O’Romeo, Sajid Nadiadwala’s upcoming film directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, a heartfelt behind-the-scenes story has surfaced that perfectly captures the spirit of the film and the sheer dedication of Nana Patekar.

Inspired by true events, O’Romeo promises an intense cinematic experience, but it is what happened off camera that has left many in awe. Vishal Bhardwaj recently opened up about a demanding action sequence shot on a train set, revealing that Nana Patekar performed the scene while battling a high fever of 102 degrees.

Recounting the moment, Vishal Bhardwaj said, “Suddenly, while we were shooting this action sequence in the train, I got to know that Nana Sir was unwell and had a 102-degree fever. We immediately called the doctor, who said he would give an injection but advised that Nana Sir should not shoot.”

What followed was a testament to Nana Patekar’s unwavering commitment. Refusing to let the production suffer, the actor chose to push through the illness.

Vishal Bhardwaj shared, “But Nana Sir, being Nana Patekar, said, ‘No, I am not going back. I want to shoot. I want to complete this sequence. I can’t take this on my head ki mere wajah se shooting cancel hui, location cancel ho.’ And for the next four hours, he kept shooting with us.”

The director also described just how physically unwell the actor was during the shoot. “His body was so warm that we could feel the heat when touching his forehead. Between shots, he would lie down on the train set, and when he got up to perform, it felt like jaise bimaari thi hi nahi. This is the commitment of a great artist,” he said.

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Stories like these underline why Nana Patekar continues to command immense respect within the industry. His sense of responsibility towards his team and his refusal to let personal discomfort disrupt the work speak volumes about his work ethic.

Presented by Sajid Nadiadwala and produced by Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, O’Romeo, directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, is set to hit theatres on 13 February 2026.