Legal Dispute Arises Over Shahid Kapoor's Film O' Romeo and Hussain Ustara Portrayal

Shahid Kapoor's upcoming film O' Romeo, directed by Vishal Bhardwaj and produced by Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, faces legal challenges from Sanober Shaikh, daughter of late Mumbai gangster Hussain Ustara. She alleges unauthorized use of her father's likeness and story, seeking Rs 1-2 crore in damages and a halt on the film's release. The film, inspired by a chapter from Hussain Zaidi's Mafia Queens of Mumbai, depicts underworld figures including Ustara, Sapna Didi, and Dawood Ibrahim. Filmmakers deny direct portrayal, citing disclaimers and fictionalization, while the family claims the resemblance is clear and harmful to their reputation.