Emraan Hashmi and Yami Gautam-starrer Haq is inching closer to its theatrical release, which is scheduled for November 7, 2025. Ahead of its release, the makers have received full censor clearance in India, UAE, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK — with zero cuts across all certification boards. Produced by Junglee Pictures, Haq has been certified U/A 13+ in India, PG-15 in the UAE, PG in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand.
What is Haq about?
The film is inspired by a landmark judgment of the Supreme Court, which explores themes of family, religion, justice, faith, identity, liberalism, and law, including the Uniform Civil Code under Article 44 of the Indian Constitution. This hard-hitting, powerful and inspiring story revolves around a mother who approaches the courts to claim rights for herself and her children under Section 125 of the CrPC. The certification across different countries makes it a significant achievement in upholding the film’s uncompromised and balanced voice.
What director said about Shah Bano`s daughter taking makers to court
In early October, late Shah Bano’s daughter Siddiqua Begum sent a legal notice to the makers of Haq, alleging that the film was based on her mother’s case and made without her consent. When mid-day sat down with director Suparn S Varma, he insisted that the upcoming Yami Gautam Dhar and Emraan Hashmi-starrer isn’t an adaptation of the landmark Supreme Court case, but a fictionalised work inspired by multiple cases. “Our legal teams are talking directly to theirs. So, I’m not in a position to talk about it. But I can say this: once the world sees the film, they will walk out with tears, love, and respect,” said the director.
With Haq, his idea was to spotlight women’s rights. The director counts it among his most special projects alongside his production Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai (2023), and The Family Man 2 (2021). “We never talk about feminism from an intersectional perspective. Haq asks difficult questions about religion, women’s rights, and identity. The story begins in the 1970s, which was a more orthodox time. What was normalised then isn’t normal today. But [even today] women are fighting the same battles against bias, gaslighting, and a system built by men. If men had periods, the amount of money spent on research to make their life simpler would have been enormous. That’s the world we live in.”
Haq releases on November 7
Directed by Suparn Verma, Haq also features Vartika Singh making her debut with the film and powerhouse performers Sheeba Chaddha, Danish Hussain, and Aseem Hattangady. Haq explores themes of the Uniform Civil Code, Triple Talaq, and gender equality before the law. Written by Reshu Nath, the film continues Junglee Pictures’ legacy of socially resonant, bold cinema, following hits like Raazi, Talvar, Badhaai Ho, and Badhaai Doand is set for a worldwide release on 7th November 2025.