{"id":294048,"date":"2026-02-16T12:33:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T12:33:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/294048\/"},"modified":"2026-02-16T12:33:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T12:33:08","slug":"shahid-kapoor-confirms-farzi-2-amid-oromeo-release-says-he-shot-cocktail-2-simultaneously","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/294048\/","title":{"rendered":"Shahid Kapoor confirms \u2018Farzi 2\u2019 amid \u2018O\u2019Romeo\u2019 release, says he shot \u2018Cocktail 2\u2019 simultaneously |"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"ShahidShahid Kapoor is set to dive into the gripping world of ‘Farzi 2’ following his recent venture ‘O’Romeo’, showcasing his ability to reinvent himself with every role. Fresh off the filming of the romantic tale ‘Cocktail 2’, he\u2019s eager to explore the darker themes of crime thrillers once more. With \u2018O\u2019Romeo\u2019 now playing in theatres, Shahid Kapoor<\/a> is already shifting focus to his next major project. The actor confirmed that he will soon begin filming \u2018Farzi 2\u2019, returning to the gritty crime universe after exploring romance on the big screen. Known for constantly reinventing himself, Shahid says moving between genres keeps his craft fresh and exciting.<\/p>\n

Shahid Kapoor enjoys jumping between contrasting roles<\/p>\n

After portraying intense characters in recent outings, Shahid revealed he deliberately chose lighter material before diving back into darker territory. He shared that he moved straight into a romantic space with \u2018Cocktail 2\u2019 soon after finishing \u2018O\u2019Romeo\u2019.Speaking to Mid-Day about his packed schedule, he said, \u201cI\u2019ve already moved into something very different. I\u2019m currently doing \u2018Cocktail 2\u2019, which is more into a light-hearted romantic space. In fact, I started shooting for ‘Cocktail’ almost immediately after wrapping \u2018O\u2019Romeo\u2019, and I was even shooting for it during the promotions. Now that \u2018O\u2019Romeo\u2019 has released I will begin shooting for \u2018Farzi 2\u2019, which I\u2019m really excited about. I enjoy switching worlds, it helps reset you as an actor.\u201d<\/p>\n

More ambitious projects in the pipeline<\/p>\n

Beyond \u2018Farzi 2\u2019, Shahid has reportedly been in discussions for several high-profile ventures. These include a collaboration with filmmaker Atlee, a historical biopic on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj<\/a>, and the mythological series \u2018Ashwatthama: The Saga Continues\u2019. While official confirmations are awaited, the lineup suggests an eclectic mix of genres ahead.<\/p>\n

Revisiting the world of counterfeit crime<\/p>\n

Released in 2023, \u2018Farzi\u2019 marked Shahid\u2019s digital debut and quickly became one of the most talked-about crime thrillers. The story followed a struggling artist who gets pulled into the dangerous business of printing fake currency, blurring the lines between survival and morality. <\/p>\n

Powerhouse ensemble elevated the series<\/p>\n

The show featured a strong cast including Vijay Sethupathi<\/a>, Raashii Khanna, Kay Kay Menon, Bhuvan Arora, Regina Cassandra, and Amol Palekar in key roles. At the centre was Sunny, played by Shahid, a small-time con artist whose pursuit of the \u201cperfect fake\u201d pulls him deeper into a dangerous underworld. Standing in his way is a relentless task force officer, portrayed by Vijay Sethupathi, determined to eliminate the threat he poses.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Shahid Kapoor is set to dive into the gripping world of ‘Farzi 2’ following his recent venture ‘O’Romeo’,…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":294049,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[32],"tags":[149231,458,76663,19862,146,54844,85,46,126467,94857,19863,15837],"class_list":{"0":"post-294048","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-celebrities","8":"tag-ashwatthama-the-saga-continues","9":"tag-celebrities","10":"tag-chhatrapati-shivaji-maharaj","11":"tag-cocktail-2","12":"tag-entertainment","13":"tag-farzi-2","14":"tag-il","15":"tag-israel","16":"tag-oromeo","17":"tag-raashii-khanna","18":"tag-shahid-kapoor","19":"tag-vijay-sethupathi"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/294048","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=294048"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/294048\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/294049"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=294048"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=294048"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=294048"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}