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Haq Clears Censors in Five Markets as Court Weighs Stay

Producers call it a fictionalised take on the Shah Bano case, a stance now under judicial scrutiny.

Overview

  • The CBFC certified Haq U/A 13+ on October 28, with zero cuts also confirmed in the UAE (PG15), UK (PG), Australia (PG) and New Zealand (PG).
  • The film remains slated for a November 7 theatrical release, subject to any order from the Indore bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court.
  • Shah Bano’s daughter, Siddiqua Begum, has petitioned for a stay, alleging unauthorised depiction, factual distortion and privacy violations tied to her late mother’s life.
  • The producers’ counsel cites an onscreen disclaimer and says the work is an “inspired by” dramatization rooted in the 1985 judgment and Jigna Vora’s book Bano: Bharat Ki Beti.
  • Early reviews published on November 5 commend the film’s restraint and strong lead performances, and an industry screening drew praise from members of the legal community.