Archive · 14 Jan 2026
O Romeo Faces Controversy and Demands
The makers of the film O Romeo, starring Shahid Kapoor, have received a demand for Rs 2 crore from Sanober Shaikh, the daughter of gangster Hussain Ustara.
She claims that the film portrays her father in a negative light, which could harm their family's reputation.
The letter, sent to producer Sajid Nadiadwala and director Vishal Bhardwaj, also asks for the film to be postponed or cancelled until her concerns are addressed.
The film is a crime drama inspired by the life of Hussain Ustara and features a star-studded cast.
The makers have not yet officially responded to the demand.
O Romeo makers received a demand for Rs 2 crore from Sanober Shaikh, daughter of gangster Hussain Ustara.
The demand is due to the alleged negative portrayal of Hussain Ustara in the film.
The letter also requests the postponement or cancellation of the film.
The letter was addressed to producer Sajid Nadiadwala and director Vishal Bhardwaj.
The film is inspired by the life of Hussain Ustara and stars Shahid Kapoor.
- Who
- Sanober Shaikh, daughter of Hussain Ustara, O Romeo makers
- What
- Demand for Rs 2 crore and postponement of O Romeo
- When
- Last week
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- Why
- Alleged negative portrayal of Hussain Ustara in the film
Sanober Shaikh's Perspective
O Romeo Makers' Perspective
Film's Portrayal of Hussain Ustara
Sanober Shaikh's Perspective
The film negatively portrays Hussain Ustara, impacting the family's reputation.
O Romeo Makers' Perspective
The film is a work of fiction inspired by real events, and the portrayal is artistic interpretation.
Demand for Compensation
Sanober Shaikh's Perspective
The family demands Rs 2 crore as compensation for the negative portrayal.
O Romeo Makers' Perspective
The makers have not officially responded to the demand, focusing on the film's artistic vision.
Postponement or Cancellation
Sanober Shaikh's Perspective
The film should be postponed or cancelled until concerns are addressed.
O Romeo Makers' Perspective
The film's release schedule and creative decisions are based on artistic and commercial considerations.
- Film
- O Romeo
- Director
- Vishal Bhardwaj
- Producer
- Sajid Nadiadwala
- Demand Amount
- Rs 2 crore
- Demand Source
- Sanober Shaikh, daughter of Hussain Ustara
- Demand Reason
- Alleged negative portrayal of Hussain Ustara
- Demand Details
- Postponement or cancellation of the film
- Gangster
- Hussain Ustara
- Film Genre
- Crime Drama
- Film Cast
- Shahid Kapoor, Vikrant Massey, Triptii Dimri, Tamannaah Bhatia, Avinash Tiwary, Farida Jalal
Sources
What Farida Jalal Said When Vishal Bhardwaj Asked Her, "<i>Aap Gaali Dengi Na?<
‘Aap gaali dengi na?’: What Vishal Bhardwaj asked Farida Jalal before casting her in Shahid Kapoor’s O’ Romeo
O Romeo makers receive Rs 2 crore demand from gangster Hussain Ustara’s daughter: report
O' Romeo Lands In Trouble, Hussain Ustara's Daughter Seeks Rs 2 Crore From Makers Over Unauthorised Portrayal Of Her Father
Shahid Kapoor-Triptii Dimri’s O Romeo was once being made with Irrfan Khan, Deepika Padukone. Here’s what went wrong
O'Romeo Row: Why Hussain Ustara's Family Is Demanding Rs 2 Crore From Makers Of Shahid Kapoor Film
Who Is Hussain Ustara, The Gangster At The Centre Of Shahid Kapoor's O'Romeo Row?
Shahid Kapoor’s O’Romeo courts controversy: Gangster’s daughter demands ban on release
