Kartik Aaryan Rejected Shahid Kapoor's O Romeo Role: Report

• Kartik Aaryan was reportedly the first choice for Shahid Kapoor's role in Vishal Bhardwaj's upcoming gangster drama, O Romeo.
• Kartik allegedly turned down the role, inspired by Hussain Ustara, due to not wanting to play an anti-hero early in his career.
• The O Romeo teaser is out, featuring Shahid Kapoor with a full-body tattoo, fighting goons, and firing gunshots.
• The film marks the reunion of Vishal Bhardwaj and Shahid Kapoor after Kaminey, Haider, and Rangoon.
• Kartik Aaryan recently faced online speculation regarding his Goa vacation photos and an alleged link to Karina Kubiliute.

Why It Matters: Kartik Aaryan initially rejected the lead role in Vishal Bhardwaj's O Romeo, which later went to Shahid Kapoor.