O Romeo: Unveiling the Real-Life Underworld Figures Behind Shahid Kapoor's Film
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News18•20-01-2026, 18:20
O Romeo: Unveiling the Real-Life Underworld Figures Behind Shahid Kapoor's Film
- •The film O Romeo, starring Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri, draws parallels to real-life underworld figures Hussain Ustara and Ashraf Khan (Sapna Didi).
- •Hussain Ustara, born Hussain Sheikh, rose from Mumbai's rough neighborhoods to become a feared contract killer, known for his precision and ruthlessness.
- •Journalist S. Hussain Zaidi chronicled Ustara's life, describing him as 'fear in human form' and detailing his brutal methods and rivalry with Dawood Ibrahim.
- •Sapna Didi, born Ashraf Khan, sought revenge against Dawood Ibrahim's gang after her husband's alleged killing, reportedly plotting an assassination during a cricket match.
- •Ustara allegedly mentored Sapna Didi, training her in combat and weapon handling, forming a formidable alliance against Dawood's network.
Why It Matters: O Romeo is inspired by the real-life Mumbai underworld figures Hussain Ustara and Sapna Didi.
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