The makers of Yami Gautam Dhar and Emraan Hashmi’s *HAQ* unveiled the film’s intriguing teaser on Tuesday, September 23. Promising a gripping drama, the film is inspired by the landmark Supreme Court judgment in the Mohd Ahmed Khan v. Shah Bano Begum case, which ignited a nationwide debate on Personal Law versus Secular Law.
Directed by Suparn S Varma, *HAQ* features Yami Gautam Dhar and Emraan Hashmi delivering some of their most layered and powerful performances yet. Yami portrays a Muslim woman who refuses to be silenced, fiercely fighting for her rights and those of her children under Section 125. Emraan steps into the role of a celebrated, sharp-witted lawyer, creating a compelling on-screen dynamic as Yami’s character challenges societal norms and legal barriers.
What begins as a love story gradually transforms into a courtroom drama that addresses larger questions of faith, identity, liberalism, and law. The narrative shines a spotlight on the ongoing debate around the Uniform Civil Code under Article 44 of the Indian Constitution.
At its core, *HAQ* celebrates a mother’s raw, uncompromising courage, delivering twists, profound emotions, and dramatic intensity. The film is a dramatized and fictionalized retelling of events from the book *Bano: Bharat ki Beti* by Jigna Vora, revisiting one of India’s most controversial cases of the 1980s. Decades later, the conversation about justice, equality, and the delicate balance between personal belief and secular law remains as urgent as ever.
*HAQ* raises pressing questions: Should justice be equal for all? Is it time for one nation, one law? Where should society draw the line between personal belief and the law? And should a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) be implemented?
Written by Reshu Nath, *HAQ* also stars Sheeba Chaddha, Danish Hussain, and Aseem Hattangady. The film is set to release in theatres on November 7, 2025. Stay tuned for more updates on this thought-provoking drama.
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