Shahid Kapoor's O' Romeo in Legal Crossfire, Ustara's Daughter seeks Stay

Actor Shahid Kapoor’s upcoming film ‘O Romeo’ has fallen into legal trouble before its release.

Sanobar Shaikh, daughter of Hussain Ustara, has filed the case, alleging an inappropriate description of the former Mumbai-based journalist, not as a gangster.

O' Romeo in Legal Crossfire

According to Sanober, the film, which revolves around her father’s life, portrays him wrongly as a gangster who had a rivalry with Dawood Ibrahim.

He is presented in a false manner that mars his reputation. Now she is seeking the court’s approval to pre-screen the film and to appoint a court commissioner to review it before it is released.

Advocate DV Saroj has filed a case against producer Sajid Nadiadwala, director Vishal Bharadwaj, and the author of the book that inspired the film.

The suit also argues that, according to Mumbai Police records, Hussain Ustara was a police informer, while the film’s trailer presents him as a criminal.

With this, the reputation and safety of his family will be at risk.

Hussain’s Tiff Against Mumbai Underworld Don Dawood Ibrahim

Sanober further said that her father worked with the Mumbai Police and the Intelligence Bureau, which helped them intercept criminal activities.

Because of this, his life did come under threat. As mentioned in the suit, Hussain Ustara even applied for approval to wear a bulletproof jacket in 1994.

According to the case, Dawood Ibrahim’s gang considered him a threat to them, as he used to openly oppose them.

Because of this, Dawood’s close associates, including Chota Shakeel, planned to kill him. And it came true on September 11, 1998, when he was killed while acting as a police informer.

Film Fictional but Inspired by Hussain Ustara’s Life: Former Encounter Specialist Pradeep Sharma

Based on interviews with former encounter specialist Pradeep Sharma, he said that, even though the portrayal of Hussain in the film is fictional, the story is clearly inspired by Ustara’s real life.

Mumbai Sessions Court to Hear Sanober Shaikh’s Plea on Feb 6 Ahead of Film Release

Although Sanobar Shaikh, his daughter, has not demanded any financial compensation so far, February 6 has been marked as the date of the hearing by the Mumbai Sessions Court, before the film’s release.

Star Cast of O’Romeo

O’Romeo stars Shahid Kapoor in the leading role. Besides him, the other cast includes Tripti Dimri, who plays his character’s love interest.

Among the other actors in the film are Nana Patekar, Vikrant Massey, Tammanah Bhatia, and Avinash Tiwary.

Shahid Kapoor’s O’ Romeo Release Date

The film is slated to release on February 13, 2026. The book that inspired the film is Hussain Zaidi’s Mafia Queens of Mumbai.

Upcoming Films of Shahid Kapoor

Shahid Kapoor is a versatile actor with hits like Ishq Vishq, Udta Punjab, Haider, Bloody Daddy, Padmavat, Kaminey, Farzi, Jersey, Deva, Jab We Met, and Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya. Here are the upcoming films of the O’Romeo actor

• Cocktail 2 - June 12, 2026
• Udta Punjab 2 - Released date not finalised
• Anees Bazmee’s next - starring opposite Rashmika Mandana
• Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Next - 2026, date not finalised

Brief about Shahid Kapoor

Shahid Kapoor is the son of veteran actor Pankaj Kapoor, who became a household name for his roles in Office Office and Karamchand.

​Before films, Shahid had made appearances in TV commercials, including the nutritional drink Complan with Ayesha Takia, and featured in a song ‘Ankhon Mein Tera Hi Chehra by Aryans in the 90s.

​Shahid is married to Mira Rajput Kapoor and is the father of two kids, Misha, born in 2016, and Zain, born in 2018.

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