Yami Gautam-Emraan Hashmi's Haq not based on Shah Bano case? Director Suparn S Varma's statement
Is Haq, featuring Yami Gautam and Emraan Hashmi in the leading roles, actually inspired from the Shah Bano case? Director Suparn S Varma issues a statement.
Last Updated: 03.52 PM, Oct 30, 2025
Emraan Hashmi and Yami Gautam's upcoming movie Haq has stirred a conversation. The film was touted to be based on Shah Bano case. However, it landed into trouble after a case was filed against the makers. When asked about it, the director Suparn S Varma has issued a new statement on whether Haq is inspired from the Shah Bano case or not. Read on...
Suparn S Varma's statement
On hearing that Haq featuring Yami Gautam and Emraan Hashmi is inspired from the Shah Bano case, Siddiqua Begum, Shah Bano's daughter, sent the makers a legal notice. She alleged that the movie was filmed without the consent of the family. "Our legal teams are talking directly to theirs. So, I'm not in a position to talk about it," Suparn Varma told Mid-Day, adding that the movie is not inspired by Shah Bano case alone but a fictional work inspired by various cases.
What did Haq trailer reveal?
The recently released Haq trailer had revealed how a Muslim woman Shazia was expected to keep up with her husband marrying another woman and divorcing her through Sharia law (triple talaq) while paying her some alimony money. His actions force Shazia to move court and question if a Muslim woman in India can find justice under secular law or should follow Sharia law.
Haq is the second courtroom drama after Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai
Haq is presented from the makers of Manoj Bajpayee's Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai. The movie, which was a direct-to-OTT release on Zee5 (OTTplay Premium) remains one of the most critically-acclaimed movies featuring Manoj Bajpayee. His performance became the highlight of the film. The same is expected of Haq, which is a theatrical release on November 7, 2025.
FAQs
Q. What is the title of Emraan Hashmi-Yami Gautam's film?
A. Emraan Hashmi and Yami Gautam's film is now titled Haq. The movie is a courtroom drama which is a part of Suparn Varma's trilogy film.
Q. Is there going to be Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai sequel?
A. Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai, starring Manoj Bajpayee, is the first installment in Suparn S Varma's courtroom trilogy films.
Q. Where can I watch Emraan Hashmi and Yami Gautam's movie?
A. Emraan Hashmi and Yami Gautam's film Haq is.