The sessions court on Tuesday directed Balaji Telefilms and director of the upcoming movie Once Upon a Time in Mumbai, to show a disclaimer in the film stating that it bears no resemblance to alleged former smuggler Haji Mastan.
The order was passed following a suit filed by Mastan’s adopted son Sunder Shekhar alias Suleiman Mirza. Shekhar was seeking a stay on the release of the film, which is reportedly based on Mastan’s life, as it allegedly brands him as an underworld don. According to him, the film links Mastan with fugitive underworld don Dawood Ibrahim and other anti-social elements.