Haq out on OTT: Where to watch, plot details, and more about Emraan Hashmi-Yami Gautam's courtroom drama

Haq out on OTT: Emraan Hashmi and Yami Gautam's courtroom drama is now streaming digitally. The film, directed by Suparn S. Varma, is based on the real-life Shah Bano case.

Yami Gautam and Emraan Hashmi in Haq

Haq is inspired by the real-life Shah Bano case, starring Yami Gautam and Emraan Hashmi in the lead roles. Despite receiving positive reviews from critics and fans, Haq failed to impress at the box office. As its theatrical run has ended, the film is now streaming on an OTT platform.

Where to watch Haq?

Emraan Hashmi and Yami Gautam's Haq is now streaming on Netflix. The film is 2 hours and 11 minutes long. Those who missed watching Haq in theatres can now enjoy it from the comfort of their home.

Is Haq based on real-life events?

Haq (2025) is a Hindi courtroom drama based on the landmark 1985 Supreme Court judgment in Mohd. Ahmed Khan v. Shah Bano Begum. It is the story of a Muslim woman's struggle for support after her husband abandons her, sparking a national debate about women's rights and personal law.

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Who plays Shazia Bano and Abbas in Haq?

In Haq, Yami Gautam plays the resilient Shazia Bano, and Emraan Hashmi plays her husband, Abbas. Shazia's legal battle against deeply rooted patriarchal norms after her husband divorces her via triple talaq highlights themes of justice, faith, and gender equality.

Her struggle to secure sustenance became a national debate, challenging patriarchal structures and sparking debates about Muslim personal law and women's rights in India. This film explores gender equality, minority rights, judicial interpretation, and the conflict between tradition (personal law) and constitutional principles.

How much did Haq collect at the box office?

As per Sacnilk, Haq started with Rs. 1.75 crore and at the end of week 1, the film minted Rs. 14 crore. After one week 1, Haq started to face a major dip and ended up collecting only Rs. 19.86 crore in total at the domestic box office.

Haq FAQs:

Q: Is Haq out on OTT?

A: Yes, Haw is now streaming on Netflix.

Q: Who are the main actors in the movie Haq?

A: Haq stars Yami Gautam Dhar as the petitioner Shazia Bano and Emraan Hashmi as her estranged husband and rival counsel, Adv. Mohammad Abbas Khan.

Q: What is the Haq movie about?

A: Haq (2025) follows the story of Shazia Bano (Yami Gautam), a Muslim woman fighting for justice after her lawyer husband abandons her and stops maintenance payments, which sparked a national debate about women's rights, faith, and triple talaq in 1980s India, inspired by the real-life Shah Bano case.

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