Dedication in Bollywood isn’t just a buzzword – it’s embodied by stars like Nana Patekar. On the sets of the highly anticipated ‘O Romeo,’ he braved a 102-degree fever to wrap up a critical high-action train sequence, as revealed by director Vishal Bhardwaj.
The setup was ambitious: a dynamic train set buzzing with stunt coordinators and crew. Patekar, drenched in sweat from fever rather than spotlights, ignored medical pleas for rest. The production teetered on pause, but his determination kept it rolling for a solid four hours of flawless filming.
Bhardwaj praised, “Nana’s commitment ensured we stayed on schedule.” This isn’t Patekar’s first rodeo; his career is littered with such displays of grit.
Heightening excitement, the soundtrack kicked off with ‘Ishq Ka Fever’ – Arijit Singh’s vocals, Bhardwaj’s tunes, Gulzar’s lyrics – featuring Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri in a lovers’ trance.
Inspired by Hussain Zaidi’s ‘Mafia Queens of Mumbai,’ the narrative thrusts viewers into mobster lore. Shahid as Hussain Ustra faces Triptii’s Sapna Didi, supported by Nana Patekar, Avinash Tiwary, Tamannaah Bhatia, and Farida Jalal.
Sajid Nadiadwala’s Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment delivers Vishal Bhardwaj’s vision to cinemas on February 13, 2026. Patekar’s story alone makes it unmissable.