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‘1 plus 1 equals 11’

‘1 plus 1 equals 11’

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Mira Rajput Kapoor celebrates 11 years of marriage with Shahid Kapoor by sharing a nostalgic throwback from Madame Tussauds. Her heartfelt anniversary post, captioned “When 1plus 1 equals 11,” has delighted fans as the couple marks another milestone with love, humour and warm wishes pouring in on social media Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Shahid Kapoor says he doesn’t hear script narration alone after Deva, O Romeo failures: ‘Don’t know what film to choose’

Shahid Kapoor says he doesn’t hear script narration alone after Deva, O Romeo failures: ‘Don’t know what film to choose’

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Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor‘s last two releases, Deva and O Romeo, failed to make an impact at the box office despite generating considerable buzz. The actor is now busy promoting his upcoming film, Cocktail 2. In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, Shahid revealed that the disappointing performance of his last two films has prompted him to change the way he evaluates scripts. He shared that he no longer listens to narrations alone and now prefers having his team present during the process. Shahid Kapoor says he doesn’t attend script narration alone. Shahid Kapoor reveals he doesn’t take script narrations alone Reflecting on the failure of his recent films, Shahid admitted that such setbacks bring a range of emotions. He said, “When you work for so long, you expect to get it right more. But that’s not how it works. How many years you’ve worked has nothing to do with it. Films are extremely unpredictable. Being an actor, you don’t have control over how it does. You have some control, but not full …

Years after Shah Rukh called himself a brand, Shahid says ‘it’s psychotic, not normal’ | Bollywood News

Years after Shah Rukh called himself a brand, Shahid says ‘it’s psychotic, not normal’ | Bollywood News

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Shahid Kapoor has been trying to recreate the blockbuster that was his 2019 romantic thriller Kabir Singh, helmed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, but all his attempts haven’t been able to match up to that level. But the actor is in no rush, as he feels the film industry at large is undergoing a change at the moment. Shahid will next be seen in Homi Adajania’s romantic comedy Cocktail 2, alongside Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna, slated to release in cinemas on June 19. “I don’t think we’re in a phase where we have too many fantastic directors and writers. We’re going through a churn, where newer voices are coming. And we’re going through a phase where even some of the best of us don’t know, and that’s very evident,” said Shahid in a new interview. He refused to take any names, but also included himself in “some of the best of us”. “We need to learn now. Hindi cinema needs to learn what it is that they can bring to the table that will make …

Vishal Bhardwaj Says ‘Good Cinema’ Is Struggling Amid OTT and Rising Ticket Prices | Bollywood News

Vishal Bhardwaj Says ‘Good Cinema’ Is Struggling Amid OTT and Rising Ticket Prices | Bollywood News

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Last Updated:March 12, 2026, 06:14 IST Vishal Bhardwaj says good cinema is in a deep struggle as OTT platforms, rising ticket prices and changing audience habits make theatrical filmmaking harder. O Romeo marks Vishal Bhardwaj and Shahid Kapoor’s reunion. Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj believes the current filmmaking landscape is increasingly challenging for meaningful cinema. In a recent interaction with PTI, the director said films driven by “heart and sensibility” are finding it harder than ever to secure funding and reach audiences, even as the industry rapidly shifts between theatrical releases and streaming platforms. According to Bhardwaj, filmmakers today face a confusing situation where projects are often pushed back and forth between theatrical and digital platforms. “Now you won’t be able to raise money for them. Now there is a straight demarcation, ‘This is the subject, take it to OTT’ and OTT people say, ‘No, we don’t want it, release it in theatres first, then we will take it here’. Good films are getting beaten in the process,” he said. The director noted that this environment has …

Is O Romeo a hit or a flop? As Shahid Kapoor, Vishal Bhardwaj film earns ₹100 crore, its box office performance decoded

Is O Romeo a hit or a flop? As Shahid Kapoor, Vishal Bhardwaj film earns ₹100 crore, its box office performance decoded

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Shahid Kapoor and Vishal Bhardwaj’s third collaboration, O’Romeo, was a widely anticipated release in February. The film marked an entry for the filmmaker into a more massy action genre than his usual drama-heavy narrative style. Given the combination, expectations were high for the film. But O’Romeo did not deliver as promised. The film had a lukewarm start upon release, recovered to an extent, and has now crossed ₹100 crore worldwide. But is that enough to call it a box office success? We analyse: O Romeo box office analysis: Shahid Kapoor stars in this gangster drama. O Romeo box office performance O Romeo released on 13 February, collecting ₹8.50 crore net on its release day in the domestic territory. It registered a sizable jump of around 45% on Saturday, but the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup match on Sunday hurt its earnings, as the collections dipped by over 25%. By the end of its opening weekend, O Romeo had earned ₹30 crore net in India and ₹45 crore gross worldwide. Then began the drop as earnings stayed …

Vishal Bhardwaj invokes the Mahabharata to defend violence in Shahid Kapoor’s O Romeo

Vishal Bhardwaj invokes the Mahabharata to defend violence in Shahid Kapoor’s O Romeo

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4 min readMumbaiFeb 23, 2026 02:30 PM IST In the last five to six years, cinema has changed dramatically. There has been a clear shift towards films driven by mass appeal and heightened violence. The success of projects like Animal, Marco, and Dhurandhar indicates that the audience of today has high tolerance for violence, provided they are engaged by the story. But the question remains: how much violence is too much? The same question was posed in front of Vishal Bharadwaj during his interview with ANI. Bharadwaj is known to showcase violence and bloodshed with an aesthetic lens. Films like Maqbool, and Haider had their share of ‘mar dhaad’, but it never stuck out like a sore thumb because of the engaging story. Bharadwaj, whose latest release O’Romeo also features several violent scenes, said that on a personal level he has no issue with violence. He even cited the ‘Mahabharata’ to make his point. “Normalise se zyada mujhe lag raha hai ki bahut explicit ho gaya hai violence which is fine for me, personally. I …

Vishal Bharadwaj talks about violence in Mahabharat, how it’s shown onscreen: Explicit ho gaya hai, which is fine for me

Vishal Bharadwaj talks about violence in Mahabharat, how it’s shown onscreen: Explicit ho gaya hai, which is fine for me

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Filmmaker Vishal Bharadwaj has spoken about the violence shown on screen and how it is “fine” for him. Speaking with news agency ANI, Vishal said that the “scale of violence in the Mahabharata is unimaginable.” In the last few years, cinema has witnessed a clear shift towards films driven by mass appeal and heightened violence. The success of projects such as Animal, Marco and Dhurandhar indicates that the audience of today has a high tolerance for violence, provided they are engaged by the story. Vishal Bharadwaj said that as long as cinema reflects the violence that is already present in society, its depiction on screen should not be considered problematic. Vishal Bharadwaj talks about violence in Mahabharat Vishal was asked about how much violence is too much. “Normalise se zyada mujhe lag raha hai ki bahut explicit ho gaya hai violence, which is fine for me, personally. I very often say, ‘We are the race that is born out of the Mahabharat’. Aur Mahabharat ka jo violence hai wo unimaginable hai. Aur itna graphic hai …

O Romeo star Shahid Kapoor on dealing with trolls: ‘Aapke bolne ki aukat…’

O Romeo star Shahid Kapoor on dealing with trolls: ‘Aapke bolne ki aukat…’

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Being an actor in the Indian film industry has its pros and cons. While millions of fans adore them, there are many who hide behind their keyboards and troll celebs for everything they do — may it be a personal opinion, a film, a performance or an outfit. Celebrities today are judged for everything, with netizens keeping a close eye on every move they make. During a recent interview on The Right Angle with Sonal Kalra, actor Shahid Kapoor shared his views on the same, as his film O’Romeo arrived in theatres. Shahid Kapoor When asked how he deals with all the trolling, Shahid Kapoor shared, “Anybody who says I’m not affected, I don’t know whether they’re living under a rock. And people who say that, you know, it really affects me are putting themselves in dangerous place.” Talking about praise as well as trolling, Shahid stated that one should not seek validation only from outside. He explained that it is fundamental to know how you feel about something. But at the same time, to …

O Romeo box office collection day 7: Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri film dips again, takes India total to over ₹47 cr

O Romeo box office collection day 7: Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri film dips again, takes India total to over ₹47 cr

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O Romeo box office collection day 7: The gangster drama, helmed by Vishal Bhardwaj, has witnessed yet another fall in its earnings on Thursday. As per Sacnilk.com, the film collected just over ₹3 crore on its seventh day of release. O Romeo stars Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri in the lead roles. O Romeo box office collection day 7: Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri in a still from the film. O Romeo box office collection As per the report, the film earned ₹8.50 crore on day one, ₹12.65 crore on day two and ₹9 crore on day three of its release. On day four, it collected ₹4.85 crore, on day 5, ₹5.35 crore, and on day 6, ₹3.65 crore. On day 7, O Romeo earned ₹3.15 crore nett as per early estimates. So far, it has collected ₹47.15 crore nett in India. O Romeo had an overall 7.25% Hindi occupancy on Thursday. The film has been lagging much behind Shahid’s 2019 movie Kabir Singh. On day 7, as per Sacnilk.com, the film had earned ₹13.61 …

‘Poor critics’: Vishal Bhardwaj hits back at detractors of O’Romeo, reveals why he thanked Aamir Khan in the film | Bollywood News

‘Poor critics’: Vishal Bhardwaj hits back at detractors of O’Romeo, reveals why he thanked Aamir Khan in the film | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiFeb 19, 2026 06:22 PM IST Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj has reunited with Shahid Kapoor for the fourth time in O Romeo, which hit theatres last weekend. The film, however, opened to mixed reviews, drawing criticism for what some called an inert love story and excessive violence. Despite the divided critical reception, Vishal remains unfazed. Speaking to news agency PTI, the director said he is immensely proud of the film and confident about its success. “Poor critics who have spoken negatively, I have to say this even if it breaks their hearts, whether they liked it or not, this film is going to be the most successful film of my life. I am not ashamed of anything at all. I am extremely happy and proud of the violence and the love story I have created in this film.” Vishal Bhardwaj also recently revealed why he thanked Aamir Khan at the very beginning of O Romeo. In an interview with Bollywood Hungama, he shared that Aamir had expressed interest in hearing the script of the …