Overview
- Sanober Shaikh has issued legal notices over the alleged portrayal of her late father, seeking damages and a halt to release, with reports varying between Rs 1 crore (India Today) and Rs 2 crore (multiple outlets).
- Her lawyer says a suit is being filed in a Mumbai court naming director Vishal Bhardwaj, Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, screenwriter Rohan Narula and the CBFC, and seeking an immediate stay on release and promotion.
- The filmmakers’ reply rejects any connection to Hussain Shaikh, points to a standard disclaimer that any resemblance is coincidental, and includes a comparative table asserting the protagonist differs from the real person.
- O’Romeo remains slated for a February 13 theatrical release with Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri among an ensemble cast, following a reported late exit by Randeep Hooda and his replacement by Avinash Tiwary.
- Reports of an Akshay Kumar cameo remain unconfirmed, with a source cited by Hindustan Times saying he is not part of the film, as the teaser positions the story as inspired by true events.