Overview
- Siddiqua Begum, identified as Shah Bano’s daughter, has petitioned the Madhya Pradesh High Court’s Indore Bench to stay the release, alleging unauthorised depiction, factual distortion, and a breach of privacy.
- The film remains slated for a November 7 theatrical opening after securing certifications with zero cuts: UA 13+ by India’s CBFC and PG/PG15 ratings in the UAE, UK, Australia, and New Zealand.
- The producers’ legal representative cites the film’s disclaimer and says it draws inspiration from the Supreme Court ruling and Jigna Vora’s book, with counsel engaged to contest the claims.
- Headlined by Yami Gautam as Shazia Bano and Emraan Hashmi as Lawyer Abbas, Haq is directed by Suparn S Varma and produced by Junglee Pictures with Baweja Studios, DJ Fluke Production, and Insomnia Films.
- Special screenings prompted strong endorsements from filmmakers and industry figures, who praised the performances and called the courtroom drama powerful and essential.