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Shah Bano Case: Film 'Haq' Hits Netflix
1 Jan
Summary
- Film 'Haq' on Netflix retells Shah Bano's 1985 legal fight.
- It highlights the battle for dignity and financial rights.
- Features Yami Gautam as Shazia and Emraan Hashmi as Abbas.
Suparn Varma's legal drama 'Haq,' starring Yami Gautam and Emraan Hashmi, is now available for streaming on Netflix as of January 2, 2026. The film draws inspiration from the significant 1985 legal struggle of Shah Bano Begum.
'Haq' chronicles the protagonist Shazia's (Gautam) pursuit of justice after her husband, advocate Abbas Khan (Hashmi), divorces her through triple talaq and denies her financial rights. This narrative mirrors Shah Bano's fight, which ultimately secured maintenance rights for divorced Muslim women.
The movie also features actors like Vartika Singh, Sheeba Chaddha, and Rahul Mittra. It has been lauded for its restrained and graceful handling of a sensitive subject, with critics noting the layered performances of its lead actors.
