India, Jan. 20 -- One of the most anticipated films of 2026, O Romeo, is facing a major storm before it even hits the big screen. Starring Shahid Kapoor in a rugged, bad-boy avatar that fans have been dying to see, the film promises a return to the gritty roots of the actor's best work. However, the road to the February 13 release has hit a massive legal roadblock. Hussain Ustara, the man who reportedly inspired the film, is at the centre of a legal dispute after his daughter filed a case alleging that the movie distorts history.

Sanober Sheikh, the daughter of Hussain Ustara (whose life has reportedly inspired the film), has slapped the makers of O Romeo with a legal notice. Sanober claims the film offers a wrong portrayal of her father...