Hussain Ustara: The Razor-Wielding Underworld Figure Inspiring Shahid Kapoor's O' Romeo
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Moneycontrol•14-01-2026, 22:32
Hussain Ustara: The Razor-Wielding Underworld Figure Inspiring Shahid Kapoor's O' Romeo
- •Hussain Ustara, a notorious contract killer from Mumbai's underworld, is the inspiration behind Shahid Kapoor's character in Vishal Bhardwaj's upcoming film O' Romeo.
- •Ustara earned his nickname from his weapon of choice, a barber's razor (ustara in Hindi), which he used with deadly precision.
- •His criminal career began at a young age, gaining notoriety after a street fight where he slashed a boy with a razor.
- •Operating from Bapu Khote Street, Ustara was known for his meticulous organization, even installing CCTV cameras in the mid-1990s.
- •He mentored Sapna Didi, teaching her combat and weapon handling, and despite not being a crime lord, left a significant mark on Mumbai's criminal history.
Why It Matters: Hussain Ustara, a feared contract killer, is now the subject of Vishal Bhardwaj's film O' Romeo.
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