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

Shahid Kapoor in O'Romeo

• Shahid Kapoor had major hip surgery during O' Romeo filming
• O' Romeo released on Feb 14, received mixed reviews
• Shahid's wife Mira praised his performance on Instagram

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Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor is enjoying a decent box office run of his latest release O’ Romeo, which was released in the theatres on Valentine’s Day. The actor has recently revealed details of a significant surgery he had while filming his most recent action thriller.

The actor, who is renowned for his physically demanding and dramatic performances, revealed that during the filming of a difficult night action scene, he had to have extensive hip surgery.

During a recent interview with Hindustan Times, Shahid shared his experience of working on the film and recalled the action scene that had led to the injury.

He said, “We had action sequences at night. I had undergone major hip surgery during one such sequence. That was very challenging.”

Shahid didn't take a long rest despite the seriousness of the issue. As promised, he returned to work and resumed filming in order to finish the movie and have it released on schedule.

About O’ Romeo

O' Romeo received a mixed response from the critics and the audience following its release on February 14. While some viewers thought the film was slow at times, others complimented the powerful plot and performances, particularly those of Farida Jalal.

Also Read: O’ Romeo Movie Review: Shahid Kapoor shines, but this Vishal Bhardwaj film remains an underwhelming affair

Shahid's family has openly endorsed his efforts as well. Mira Rajput, his wife, praised his performance on Instagram, describing him as "talented beyond belief" and "relentless."

With a duration of almost three hours, O' Romeo is one of Shahid Kapoor's longest films to date and the fourth collaboration between the actor and renowned director Vishal Bhardwaj. Along with Triptii Dimri, the ensemble cast of the action thriller includes Nana Patekar, Avinash Tiwary, Farida Jalal, Disha Patani, and Tamannaah Bhatia.

Also Read: Sutapa Sikdar recalls Irrfan Khan’s bond with ‘O Romeo’, says “Irrfan is sending you best wishes from heaven”

The film, which was originally scheduled to release on February 13, 2026, faced delay and legal trouble after a Mumbai civil court refused to stall the film following a petition claiming it was based on a real gangster’s life without consent.

O’ Romeo is said to be based on true‑life underworld events inspired by the stories found in Hussain Zaidi’s book Mafia Queens of Mumbai.