HAQ Movie Review
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Release Date & Basic Details
“Haq” is scheduled to release theatrically on 7 November 2025.
It is directed by Suparn S Varma (also credited as Suparn Varma) and written by Reshu Nath.
Produced by Junglee Pictures (in association with Insomnia Films and Baweja Studios) underlines a studio backing that’s willing to take on bold subject matter.
Music for the film is composed by Vishal Mishra, with lyrics by Kaushal Kishore.
Story Summary: What is “Haq” about?
In the simplest terms, “Haq” starts as a personal domestic dispute and evolves into a high-stakes courtroom battle that raises questions about faith, identity, justice and law.
Premise
The film is inspired by the landmark 1985 Supreme Court judgement in the case of Shah Bano Begum vs Mohd. Ahmed Khan, but it is fictionalised and dramatized rather than a straight biography.
Plot Flow (without spoilers)
- Yami Gautam Dhar plays Shazia Bano, a Muslim-Indian woman wronged by her husband (played by Emraan Hashmi) who abandons her and their children, forcing her to fight for her rights under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.
- Emraan Hashmi portrays a powerful lawyer (and husband) whose world collides with Shazia’s fight for justice.
- What begins as a domestic conflict gradually becomes a courtroom drama challenging personal law vs secular law, and asks whether justice is equal for everyone in India.
Themes
- The tension between personal/religious law and constitutional justice
- Gender and rights, particularly of Muslim women
- Identity (“Indian Muslim woman” as a dual identity)
- The idea of “one law for all” (Uniform Civil Code – UCC) is also touched upon.
For anyone interested in the angle of social-justice and law in Indian cinema, “Haq” is clearly aiming to be more than just another courtroom drama—it wants to strike a chord with timely issues.
Cast & Crew
- Yami Gautam Dhar as Shazia Bano – lead female protagonist.
- Emraan Hashmi as Abbas / the husband/lawyer character inspired by Mohd. Ahmed Khan.
- Supporting cast includes: Sheeba Chaddha, Danish Hussain, Aseem Hattangady, Vartika Singh and others.
- Director: Suparn S Varma – known for his earlier courtroom-/legal-dramas.
- Writer: Reshu Nath.
- Music: Vishal Mishra, with lyrics by Kaushal Kishore.
Trailer & Promotional Info
The official teaser of “Haq” was released on 23 September 2025, and depicts the shift from a personal marital conflict to a courtroom battle, accompanied by questions such as: “Who will deliver justice—community or law?”
You can find the teaser on YouTube by the studio.
Additionally, the first poster shows Yami Gautam’s character walking towards what appears to be the Supreme Court of India, visually underlining the justice narrative.
Songs List
The movie’s soundtrack carries themes of struggle, emotional conflict and empowerment. According to Bollywood Hungama, the album includes the following songs:
- Dil Tod Gaya Tu (Vishal Mishra)
- Dil Tod Gaya Tu (Duet Version) (Sneha Shankar, Akash Ojha)
- Haq Hai Mera (Vishal Mishra)
- Jhoom Banware (Malini Awasthi, Jyotica Tangri)
- Kya Paaya (Vishal Mishra)
- Qubool (Armaan Khan)
These give you enough to talk about during your review blog: who composed the music, what the tone of songs is, and how they tie into the film’s themes.
OTT Release Update
As of now, there is no official announcement for the OTT release of “Haq.” The theatrical release is on 7 November 2025, and streaming details will likely follow at a later date.
If you are planning your movie review blog, you can keep an eye on the OTT window and update your post later when the film lands on a platform.
Controversy & News
The “Haq” movie has generated discussion before even its theatrical release due to the sensitive subject matter.
- A legal petition was filed by Siddiqua Begum Khan, daughter of Shah Bano, in the Madhya Pradesh High Court seeking to stop the film’s release, alleging that the film misused her mother’s life story without consent.
- The court dismissed the plea, noting that the film carries a disclaimer, is a dramatisation and not a factual account, and that the petitioner had other remedies.
- Social media reviews are also positive: many viewers have called it a “must-watch courtroom drama” and praised the performances of Yami Gautam and Emraan Hashmi as among their career-best.
This kind of controversy can help your review engage readers by contextualising the film’s societal and legal relevance.
Verdict – Should You Watch It?
For readers looking for a courtroom drama that isn’t just entertainment but invites reflection on law, justice and identity, Haq is worth considering. The actors bring depth, the director has a track-record of handling weighty topics, and the social themes add weight. On the flip side, if you prefer light entertainment without intense subject-matter, this may feel heavy.
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