Shahid Kapoor Not First Choice for 'O Romeo'; Kartik Aaryan Declined Role
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Moneycontrol•11-01-2026, 11:50
Shahid Kapoor Not First Choice for 'O Romeo'; Kartik Aaryan Declined Role
- •Shahid Kapoor's upcoming gangster drama 'O Romeo' teaser is out and gaining audience appreciation.
- •Kartik Aaryan was initially offered Shahid Kapoor's role in Vishal Bhardwaj's 'O Romeo' but declined it.
- •Kartik reportedly rejected the role as he didn't want to play a villain so early in his career, having just explored a grey character in 'Freddy' (2022).
- •'O Romeo' is a revenge love story inspired by true events, marking the reunion of Vishal Bhardwaj and Shahid Kapoor after eight years.
- •The film's cast includes Tripti Dimri, Nana Patekar, Avinash Tiwary, Disha Patani, Aruna Irani, Vikrant Massey, Tamannaah Bhatia, and Farida Jalal.
Why It Matters: Kartik Aaryan turned down the lead role in 'O Romeo', leading to Shahid Kapoor's casting in the gangster drama.
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