Overview
- The petition, filed through advocate Tousif Warsi, seeks an immediate stay on the Yami Gautam–Emraan Hashmi film ahead of its scheduled November 7 opening.
- The filing claims the movie hurts Muslim community sentiments, portrays Sharia in a misogynistic light, and was made without authorization from Shah Bano’s legal heirs.
- Prior notices to the producers alleged unauthorized depiction of Shah Bano’s personal life, defamation, and violation of personality and publicity rights, and demanded disclosure of the storyline.
- The Indore High Court is expected to hear the matter soon, with the filmmakers represented by Hitesh Jain (Parinam Law) and Ameet Naik (Naik & Naik).
- The courtroom drama, directed by Suparn Varma and produced by Junglee Pictures, adapts Jigna Vora’s book on the 1985 case; Yami Gautam says the film received a 15+ rating in the UAE without cuts.