My body was the strongest real estate: Shahid Kapoor on O’Romeo makeover
Shahid Kapoor revealed that O’Romo demanded his “most difficult” body makeover, which included hours of tattooing and filming challenging action sequences after hip surgery.
Shahid Kapoor has opened up about undergoing his “toughest” physical transformation for his much-awaited film hey romeoWhich was released in theaters on February 13, 2026. As the film is receiving praise from audiences and critics alike, the actor revealed the intense effort he put into creating his character, Ustra, while balancing the film’s blend of drama and comedy.
The film is Shahid’s fourth collaboration with filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj and the actor said it was important for him to connect emotionally with the story. in conversation with Hindustan TimesHe emphasized this by saying, “If you’re not honest, it’s unfair to everyone else. I’m very attached to this film.” hey romeo The goal is to balance Between cinema for intellectual audiences and mass audiences.
Shahid told about his characterRazor, as “dark but soft and can be a lot of fun. She’s perfect.” laundiya hawkYet falls in love to such an extent that he loses himself.” Unlike his intense roles in Haider or Kabir Singh, Ustra has a mix of humour, romance and gangster-like bravado. Despite his tough image, the character is shown to be afraid of his grandmother, played by Farida Jalal.
The actor admitted that the most challenging aspect of the film was the physical preparation. “The hardest thing on this movie was actually my body! It was covered in tattoos; it took me two and a half hours to put them on before I could come on set.” He said that shooting the night action scenes proved particularly demanding, especially after major hip surgery.
For Shahid, a filmmaker’s approval matters most. “If they’re not satisfied, the whole experience means nothing. I need to be able to add more value than they expect.” He also said that the reaction of his family – mother Neelima Azeem, father Pankaj Kapoor, brother Ishaan Khattar and wife Mira Kapoor – has been priceless.
Inspired by true events, hey romeo It features a strong ensemble cast including Trupti Dimri, Avinash Tiwari, Nana Patekar, Farida Jalal, Disha Patani and Tamannaah Bhatia, with Vikrant Massey playing a special role. The story explores unrequited love through Vishal Bhardwaj’s signature storytelling, layered characters and music.
Presented by Sajid Nadiadwala and directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, the film is produced under the banner of Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment. With strong buzz and notable artists, hey romeo It is expected that the number of viewers in theaters will continuously increase.