Shahid Kapoor–Tripti Dimri starrer O Romeo's teaser and first song were dropped recently. Netizens loved the entire cinematography and premise of the film, and Shahid's abusive and vengeful character. The teaser had mixed responses, especially after Farida Jalal, a veteran actor, used cuss words, which weren't acceptable for many. Despite all of this, fans are waiting for the trailer, which will be dropped on January 21. However, a day ahead of the trailer launch, the film has embroiled itself in controversy.
The first song from O Romeo, titled Hum To Tere Hi Liye The, was recently released. It captures the love story between the characters of Shahid Kapoor and Tripti Dimri. Apart from that, the song also features a lip-lock. Several netizens have claimed that the characters are based on Hussain Ustara and Ashraf Khan, aka Sapna Didi.
Hussain Ustara's daughter is unhappy with Shahid Kapoor and Tripti Dimri's lip lock
Following netizens' reactions, Hussain Ustara's daughter, Sanober Sheikh, has reportedly sent a legal notice to the makers of O Romeo, claiming that the film misrepresents her father and his relationship with Sapna Didi.
In the notice, she claimed that she believes there is a wrong portrayal of her father in the Vishal Bhardwaj directorial. She has asked for compensation of Rs 2 crores to be paid within seven days.
Speaking exclusively to News18, Sanober said, "The story portrayed in the film is also wrong. My father had trained Sapna Didi. She was like a sister to him. She used to come to our home and our office."
According to her, the two were close like brother and sister, and there was no romantic connection in real life. She says the film's portrayal is wrong and misleading, and she wants a pre-screening of O Romeo before it is released so her family can understand how their story is being shown.
She said, "She was like a sister to my baba, but as per the film, they are showing a romantic angle, which is absolutely wrong. We are demanding a pre-screening of the film so we can understand what it is all about. If they are taking my father's story, they should keep it real."
Did Hussain Ustara's family threaten the makers of O Romeo? Ustara's daughter clarifies
There were reports that Hussain Ustara's family had threatened the makers of Shahid Kapoor starrer O Romeo, as the film is allegedly based on him. However, Ustara's daughter clarified that they have only taken the legal route and have not threatened the makers. But she only objects kissing scene in the film.
She added, "Vishal Bharadwaj is an acclaimed director, and Shahid Kapoor is also a good actor, and we have no issues with anyone. We also want the makers to accept that our family has given no threats to them. Rest, we will fight this in court."
Reportedly, she also requested the makers to halt or cancel the release of the film on February 13 until her concerns are addressed to her satisfaction.
Despite the controversy, O Romeo is set to release in theatres on February 13, 2026, and the filmmakers have not yet publicly responded to these specific objections.
O Romeo is slated to release on February 13, 2026. The film stars Shahid Kapoor, Triptii Dimri, Nana Patekar, Tamannaah Bhatia, Vikrant Massey, Avinash Tiwary, and Disha Patani.
