Farah Khan reviews Yami Gautam's Haq: 'Get ready to receive every award'
Yami Gautam and Emraan Hashmi's Haq is now streaming on Netflix, and it has been receiving phenomenal responses from fans. Farah Khas has also joined.
Last Updated: 03.02 PM, Jan 07, 2026
The movie Haq (2025) received praise due to its powerful, real-life inspiration (the Shah Bano case), strong performances by Yami Gautam and Emraan Hashmi, its relevant social commentary on women's rights vs. personal law, and its ability to spark important discussions about faith, justice and equality in India. Upon its theatrical release, Haq received good reviews, and now the film is streaming on Netflix and getting phenomenal reviews as well. Reviewing the film, Farah Khan praised Yami and Emraan's performances.
How did Farah Khan say about Haq?
On January 7, Farah Khan took to her Instagram Story and shared her review for Haq. Praising Yami, she wrote, “Yami Gautam, get ready to receive every award! Outstanding performance.” Tagging Emraan Hashmi, she added, “You are the best to date.”
What is the story of Haq?
Haq (2025) is a Hindi courtroom drama starring Yami Gautam and Emraan Hashmi, inspired by the landmark 1985 Shah Bano Begum case.
The story follows a Muslim woman, Shazia Bano (played by Gautam), fighting for maintenance after being abandoned by her lawyer husband, Abbas (played by Hashmi).
Her efforts for justice against the established patriarchy led to nationwide debates on religion, women's rights, personal law, and the UCC, which emphasised themes of equality and personal freedom. Meanwhile, for the unversed, the story of the film is based on Jigna Vora’s book Bano: Bharat ki Beti, with a screenplay by Reshu Nath.
How much did Haq collect at the box office?
Despite receiving rave reviews, Haq failed to make an impact at the box office. It earned around Rs. 19.62 crore net domestically and Rs. 28.68 crore worldwide. But its real strength lies in its captivating story and extraordinary acting.
As per the OTTplay review for Haq, Suparn S. Varma's film delivers a fearless verdict on patriarchal laws that rob women of their “haq” (rights). Yami Gautam's powerful performance transforms a simple legal victory into a cinematic triumph, revealing how some men would rather replace their wives than fix a broken system.
Haq FAQs:
Q: When and where will the movie Haq be available for streaming?
A: The courtroom drama Haq, starring Yami Gautam Dhar and Emraan Hashmi, is now streaming on Netflix.
Q: Who are the main actors in the movie Haq?
A: The lead roles in Haq are played by Yami Gautam Dhar as the petitioner Shazia Bano and Emraan Hashmi as her estranged husband and rival counsel, Adv. Mohammad Abbas Khan.
Q: Did the movie Haq perform well at the box office?
A: While critics praised its performances and social critique, Haq underperformed at the domestic box office, collecting roughly Rs. 19.62 crore net and failing commercially.