Overview
- The CBFC certified the film UA 13+ on Oct. 28, with overseas ratings of PG15 in the UAE and PG in the UK, Australia and New Zealand, all with zero cuts reported by trade sources.
- Producers say the work is a fictionalised drama inspired by the 1985 Shah Bano judgment and Jigna Vora’s book, citing a clear on-screen disclaimer.
- The petitioner seeks to restrain release, alleging use of personal history without consent and factual distortion, with the case pending before the Indore bench of the High Court.
- Special screenings in Mumbai drew industry attendees, and multiple reviews highlight a balanced treatment of sensitive themes and strong turns by Yami Gautam and Emraan Hashmi.
- Directed by Suparn S. Varma and produced by Junglee Pictures with partner banners, the courtroom drama is slated to open in theatres on Nov. 7.