The family of late Mumbai gangster Hussain Ustara has publicly denied allegations of threatening the makers of Vishal Bhardwaj's upcoming film 'O Romeo', starring Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri. Sanober Shaikh, Ustara's daughter, stated that her family has not issued any threats to the film's team. Instead, she clarified that their primary demand is a pre-screening of the film to ensure factual accuracy regarding her father's life. The core of the family's objection revolves around the alleged romantic portrayal of Hussain Ustara and Sapna Didi in the film. Sanober Shaikh emphasized that Sapna Didi was like a sister to her father, refuting any romantic involvement as depicted in early reports or teasers. She accused the filmmakers of distorting facts and claimed they never sought the family's permission to base a film on her father's life. Earlier reports from sources like Bollywood Hungama, cited by The Indian Express and Filmibeat, had indicated that a legal notice was sent demanding ₹2 crore and a postponement of the film's release, along with alleged threats. However, Ustara's family, through their recent statements, has focused on seeking legal intervention for a fair hearing and pre-release review of the content to address their concerns about misrepresentation, rather than monetary compensation or threats. The film, produced by Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, is slated for a theatrical release on February 13, 2026.