Thursday, March 5, 2026

Who was Hussain Ustra who challenged Dawood Ibrahim? Shahid Kapoor played his character in ‘O Romeo’

The film ‘O Romeo’ starring Shahid Kapoor and Trupti Dimri was released in theaters today, 13 February. ‘O Romeo’ is an underworld story. Shahid Kapoor is playing the role of gangster Hussain Ustra in the film. Trupti Dimri is playing the role of Afsha. The story of the film ‘O Romeo’ is inspired by Hussain Zaidi’s book ‘Mafia Queens of Mumbai’. In such a situation, we are telling you who was Hussain Ustra?

Who was Hussain Ustra?

Hussain Ustra’s real name was Hussain Sheikh. He grew up in the areas around Mumbai. According to media reports, Hussain entered the underworld through street fighting and extortion. Eventually he became a contract killer. Hussain started with small jobs. This included intimidating people, extortion, settling scores. Hussain Ustra’s alleged rivalry with underworld don Dawood Ibrahim has been a topic of discussion in the Mumbai underworld for many years.

How did Hussain Ustra die?

The quarrel between Hussain Ustra and Dawood occurred due to conflict of interests. Neither party wanted the other’s authority over itself. When Hussain acted alone, the rivalry turned into a battle of strength. This further strengthened Ustara’s status in the underworld. Hussain Ustra died in 1998. According to reports, Hussain was killed by members of Chhota Shakeel’s gang.

Who is the director of the film?

Shahid Kapoor’s film ‘O Romeo’ was released in theaters today. In such a situation, the story of Hussain Ustra has again received attention. The film has been directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, famous for films like ‘Haider’ and ‘Kaminey’. Its producer is Sajid Nadiadwala.

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