O'Romeo is taking over the box office and critics by storm. The film, directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, is based on a chapter from S. Hussain Zaidi and Jane Borges' book Mafia Queens of Mumbai. The film's plot takes inspiration from the story of Ashraf (Sapna Didi), who sought to kill Dawood Ibrahim, and her association with gangster Hussain Ustara, played by Shahid Kapoor. As the crime drama catches steam, it is the perfect time to go re-watch (or watch, if you haven't) Bollywood films that are based on real-life gangsters.
13 February,2026 08:18 PM IST | Amarylisa Gonsalves
Gangster-turned-politician Arun Gawli, who spent more than 17 years in jail, is back at his residence in Mumbai's Dagdi Chawl after being granted bail by the Supreme Court in a 2007 murder case. Pics/Atul Kamble
04 September,2025 02:19 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed
The much-awaited Rajinikanth starrer Coolie hit theatres on Thursday, and fans across India are celebrating the release like a festival. The film also stars Aamir Khan, Nagarjuna, Shruti Haasan, Soubin Shahir in pivotal roles
14 August,2025 06:28 PM IST | Athulya Nambiar
Mumbai
The Anti-Extortion Cell (AEC) of the Mumbai Police who had arrested five individuals in Andheri in connection with an alleged assassination plot were on Monday produced before a Mumbai court. Pics/Shadab Khan
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