Actor Emraan Hashmi recently discussed his upcoming film, ‘Haq,’ highlighting its premise and inspiration. The film, a courtroom drama, is set to feature Hashmi alongside Yami Gautam.
Hashmi revealed that the narrative of ‘Haq’ is based on the landmark 1985 Shah Bano Begum case. This historical legal battle forms the core of the upcoming release.
Speaking to ANI, Hashmi emphasized the significant impact of the original case. He described it as a pivotal moment in legal history.
He noted that Shah Bano’s fight extended beyond her personal circumstances. Hashmi believes she was advocating for numerous women and future generations.
The actor also affirmed the film’s commitment to an impartial portrayal. He stated that ‘Haq’ presents the complex case in an unbiased manner.
#WATCH | Mumbai | On his upcoming film ‘Haq’, actor Emraan Hashmi said, “It’s inspired by the 1985 case in which Ahmed Khan divorced Shah Bano… It was a landmark case. Back then, no one knew that Shah Bano was fighting for the many women and for generations to come… In this… pic.twitter.com/3G8sbzn59t
— ANI (@ANI) October 29, 2025