Overview
- Shah Bano Begum’s legal heirs have filed for a pre-release stay in the Indore High Court against the Bollywood drama Haq.
- The petition, filed through Adv Tousif Warsi, alleges misrepresentation of Sharia, potential hurt to Muslim sentiments, and absence of rights from the family.
- A hearing is expected shortly, while the producers continue to target a November 7 theatrical release in India.
- Haq adapts journalist Jigna Vora’s book Bano: Bharat Ki Beti and features Yami Gautam and Emraan Hashmi in lead roles.
- The makers say the film has faced no censorship cuts in the UAE, with Indian release plans contingent on the court’s decision.