For the past few days, the upcoming Indian film O’Romeo controversy has been in the news as it is facing a legal challenge from Sanobar Shaikh. As the film nears its release, it has been embroiled in a significant legal and creative controversy for the past few days, raising questions related to its delay in release. Sandober is the daughter of the late Mumbai personality Hussain “Ustara” Shaikh.
O’Romeo is scheduled to release on Friday, February 13, 2026, but even before its release, the film has reportedly become embroiled in a significant legal and creative dispute. Fans are worried about the delay of its release. We have gathered all the available details related to this topic, and we will try to share each and every piece of information in this article.
O’Romeo Controversy, Creative Dispute, and Allegations of Unauthorized Biography
According to sources, the film is facing a creative dispute just a week before its release in theatres. The main controversy is over the alleged real-life inspired story of the film O’Romeo, performed by Shahid Kapoor as Ustara.
Hussain Ustara Sheikh’s daughter, Sanobar claiming that the film is an “unauthorised biography” of her father, portraying him as a gangster. She alleged that the filmmakers did not obtain her consent and that her father was portrayed as a bad person in the film, portrayed as a criminal, while her daughter claims that her father worked for the police and intelligence agencies to curb crime. Now, her allegations and this topic are rapidly creating a stir and running at the top of the trends on social media pages.
Legal Case, Compensation Demand, and Court Hearing of O’Romeo controversy
Sanobar has sought a permanent ban on the release of O’Romeo in theatres, TV, and OTT platforms. She also sought Rs 2 crore as compensation for alleged defamation and mental agony caused to her family. Following these allegations, a civil suit was filed in a Mumbai court earlier this month. The court had scheduled a hearing on February 6, 2026, to decide on a possible stay order.
There is no immediate stay on any announcement regarding this case or the charge until this evening, the day the court makes its announcement. With just a week left for the film’s release, the legal battle is intensifying. It is expected that the court will soon consider the matter further or pass a formal interim order. As per the sources, there will be no change in the date of release of O’Romeo. The film will be released on its release date, Friday, 13 February 2026. If you are interested to learn more about the film, you can read an article on O’Romeo for all the details on our site.
O’Romeo Controversy Filmmakers’ Response to the Allegations
However, director Vishal Bhardwaj and producer Sajid Nadiadwala have denied these allegations and shared some statements, such as “O’Romeo is based on a chapter from S. Hussain Zaidi’s book ‘Mafia Queens of Mumbai“. Bhardwaj clarified during the trailer launch that he had legally acquired the rights to the book and considered the film a work of fiction with dramatic elements. The director believes that the book rights were enough, but Sanobar Sheikh disagrees, and she argued that author Hussain Zaidi also obtained the family’s permission to write about her father.
Other Topics That Made O’Romeo Controversial Online
Recently, lead actor Shahid Kapoor shared behind-the-scenes pictures from a photoshoot with female lead actress Tripti Dimri, which went viral. Critics are also excited about Nana Patekar’s performance and are waiting for the release of the film to enjoy the full movie. Vikrant Massey also makes a special appearance in the film. We have mentioned all the available information related to the upcoming movie ‘O Romeo’. The trailer of the film is available on the Internet and YouTube.
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