Overview
- Bombay City Civil/Sessions Court dismissed Sanober Shaikh’s notice of motion seeking to stall Vishal Bhardwaj’s O’ Romeo, allowing the theatrical opening on February 13.
- The court cited Central Board of Film Certification approval, noted the last-minute filing, and recorded prior monetary demands reported between ₹1–5 crore in declining interim relief.
- Requests for a court-ordered pre-screening were rejected as impermissible judicial censorship under settled law.
- Judicial observations reported in the order referenced that privacy rights are personal and do not survive the deceased, as the filmmakers maintained the movie is fictional with clear disclaimers.
- The underlying civil suit continues with the next hearing listed for March 12, and Shaikh’s counsel indicated a likely challenge before the Bombay High Court; separately, the director said Vikrant Massey and Tamannaah Bhatia waived fees for supporting roles.