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'Haq' Film Clears UAE Censorship, Tackles Landmark Shah Bano Case
31 Oct
Summary
- 'Haq' film based on Shah Bano Begum case
- Received 15-plus age classification in UAE
- Aims to present sensitive social themes without offending any community
On October 31, 2025, it was announced that the upcoming film 'Haq', inspired by the landmark Shah Bano Begum case, has received a 15-plus age classification in the United Arab Emirates, allowing a wider audience in the region to access the courtroom drama. The film, set for theatrical release on November 7, 2025, features an ensemble cast including Emraan Hashmi, Sheeba Chaddha, and Vartika Singh.
Actor Yami Gautam, who plays the lead role of Shazia Bano, emphasized that 'Haq' aims to present its subject matter without causing offense to any community. She reiterated that the film is not intended to "antagonize anyone from any faith." The film addresses sensitive social themes, which have historically been subject to scrutiny by censors in various countries.
The uncut release in the UAE suggests that the content was deemed suitable for public exhibition by the authorities. 'Haq' dramatizes the 1985 Supreme Court decision in the Mohd Ahmed Khan vs Shah Bano Begum case, which affirmed the entitlement of Muslim women to maintenance under Indian law. The narrative draws on Jigna Vora's book 'Bano: Bharat Ki Beti' and follows the legal and personal struggles that culminated in the landmark judgement.
