Vishal Bhardwaj's O Romeo Faces Legal Dispute and Casting Changes Ahead of Release

Vishal Bhardwaj's upcoming film O Romeo, starring Shahid Kapoor, has generated significant buzz and controversy. The teaser features veteran actress Farida Jalal using mild cuss words, which she agreed to with certain boundaries. Actor Randeep Hooda exited the project due to personal reasons and was replaced by Avinash Tiwary. The film, reportedly inspired by real-life gangster Hussain Ustara, faces legal challenges from Ustara's daughter Sanober Shaikh, who alleges unauthorized portrayal and seeks Rs 2 crore in damages and a release halt. Filmmakers deny these claims, stating the film is not a biopic. Rumors of Akshay Kumar's involvement have been denied. O Romeo is set for release on February 13, 2026.