Shahid Kapoor's 'O Romeo' Faces Legal Battle; Hussain Ustara's Daughter Demands Stay

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Moneycontrol•03-02-2026, 21:40
Shahid Kapoor's 'O Romeo' Faces Legal Battle; Hussain Ustara's Daughter Demands Stay
- •Sanobar Sheikh, daughter of late Hussain Ustara, has filed a lawsuit against the makers of Shahid Kapoor's film 'O Romeo'.
- •She claims the film misrepresents her father, portraying him as a gangster despite his work with police and intelligence agencies.
- •Sanobar has demanded an immediate stay on the film's release, stating the false image could cause her and her children suffering.
- •The controversy began after the teaser release, with Sanobar alleging the film is based on her father's life.
- •Makers, including Vishal Bhardwaj, deny the allegations, stating the film is inspired by a chapter from Hussain Zaidi's book 'Mafia Queens of Mumbai'.
Why It Matters: Shahid Kapoor's 'O Romeo' faces a legal challenge over alleged misrepresentation of Hussain Ustara.
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