Why did Hussain Ustara's family want to halt the film O Romeo?

Hussain Ustara's family sought to halt the film's release because they claimed it falsely portrayed his life, depicting him as a gangster instead of a journalist who assisted police.

What was the court's decision regarding the film O Romeo's release?

A Mumbai sessions court dismissed the family's plea to halt the release of 'O Romeo,' allowing the film to proceed with its scheduled release.

When will the main lawsuit regarding Hussain Ustara's portrayal be heard?

The main civil suit filed by Hussain Ustara's daughter challenging the film's portrayal of her father is scheduled to be heard on March 12.

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Court Halts Film Depicting Journalist as Gangster

8 Feb

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Summary

Court rejected plea to halt film based on alleged false portrayal.
Film allegedly misrepresents journalist Hussain Ustara as a gangster.
Family claims Ustara worked with police against Dawood Ibrahim's gang.

Court Halts Film Depicting Journalist as Gangster

A sessions court in Maharashtra has dismissed a plea seeking to halt the release of the Shahid Kapoor-starrer 'O Romeo.' The film's makers received legal clearance for its February 13 release after the court rejected a motion filed by Sanober Shaikh, daughter of the late Hussain Ustara.

Shaikh had argued the film was loosely based on her father's life and damaged his reputation, claiming he was a journalist aiding government agencies, not a gangster as suggested by the trailer. The suit detailed Ustara's alleged conflict with Dawood Ibrahim's D-Company and stated his murder on September 11, 1998, was to reassert Dawood's dominance.

While the notice of motion was dismissed, the main civil suit challenging the film's portrayal of Ustara is scheduled to be heard on March 12. Legal observers anticipate the case may move to the Bombay High Court, potentially leading to a prolonged legal battle over the depiction of Ustara's controversial past.