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Legal Notice Challenges Release of Vishal Bhardwaj’s O'Romeo

Ustara’s daughter seeks Rs 2 crore plus a halt to the film over claimed reputational harm.

Overview

  • Sanober Shaikh has sent a notice to producer Sajid Nadiadwala and director Vishal Bhardwaj seeking Rs 2 crore within seven days and requesting the release be stopped or canceled.
  • O'Romeo remains slated for a February 13, 2026 theatrical debut, with no detailed public response from the makers reported on the notice.
  • The teaser states the film is “inspired by true events,” while reports link characters to Hussain Ustara and Sapna Didi, a connection not officially confirmed by the filmmakers.
  • Randeep Hooda exited the project days before his shoot due to personal reasons, and Avinash Tiwary was brought in as his replacement on a tight schedule.
  • Public attention surged after the teaser, including Farida Jalal’s interview explaining she agreed to use a mild expletive to suit her character.