As O’ Romeo gears up for its nationwide release in just 48 hours, actor-writer Hussain Dalal has shared an emotional and deeply personal note celebrating his co-star Shahid Kapoor, calling him “one of the finest actors of our time.”
While excitement around the film continues to grow, Dalal’s tribute shifts the spotlight to the collaborative journey behind the scenes. Having previously written for Shahid, Dalal expressed that acting alongside him was “a masterclass in itself.”
“I have never met a more focused, selfless, and deeply passionate artist,” Hussain shared. Recalling a moment of uncertainty during a scene, he added, “Shahid bhai sensed it immediately. He said, ‘Tu stressed lag raha hai… let’s go through the graph of our characters together.’ While lights were being set, he sat with me like a mentor-breaking down beats, asking what I was feeling, and helping me shape our chemistry.”
Dalal revealed that every scene he appears in is with Shahid Kapoor, describing the experience as an “honor” and crediting Kapoor’s generosity for helping him elevate his performance throughout the year-long shoot.
“From 6 AM calls to 4:30 AM wrap-ups, he never stopped checking in, never stopped pushing me to be better,” Dalal noted, thanking Kapoor for his support, wisdom, and artistry.
With O’ Romeo set to soon belong to the audience, Hussain Dalal’s tribute highlights the creative synergy at the heart of the film – and reaffirms Shahid Kapoor’s reputation not just as an exceptional actor, but as a committed collaborator and mentor.