Emraan Hashmi, Yami Gautam Dhar and Vartika Singh starrer HAQ is a searing, intense drama inspired by the landmark judgement of the Supreme Court on Mohd. Ahmed Khan v. Shah Bano Begum case. Directed by Suparn S Varma, the film’s trailer has been recently unveiled and it has sparked conversations regarding Muslim law, justice and equality surrounding women. Billed as one of the most provocative films of 2025, HAQ has struck a chord with audiences, especially Muslims. Here’s what the community is talking about:
Muslim audiences are hailing the film’s impactful topic and are saying, “As a Muslim, good job on bringing this up.” A user wrote, “I am a Muslim and I remember the days when this used to be true. Many women used to be devastated by this. Funnily, even in Muslim countries, triple talaq is banned. Atleast in India, the triple Talaq ban has given relief to so many Indian women. This movie should make everyone aware of the sad reality of the past.” “It's a very bold step to make a movie on such a topic, Hat's off to the makers, Writer Director and producer. As a Muslim who has witnessed several cases, I understand the plight of a Muslim woman, the last dialogue summarizes it all "Hum sirf ek Mussalman Aurat nahi balke Hindustan ki Mussalman Aurat hain" Very excited for the movie,” wrote another user.
Another user hailed the filmmakers’ ability to make a film on a powerful topic and wrote, “Can’t wait to watch this movie...Finally someone in Bollywood got the guts to raise this issue.” A comment read, “As a Muslim, I appreciated this..it’s not a religious matter but a social issue,” and another read, “Muslim personnel law and Sharia practice should be banned in India.” One user wrote, “The trailer didn’t feel like a religious matter, instead it feels like one of the social issue to be taken care for people’s better life,” and another stated, “Kudos to Emraan Hashmi for taking this subject. Being a Muslim, it was a landmark judgement. People calling this a propaganda film should be ashamed of themselves. Kudos to the makers, Yami Gautam and the entire team.” “As a Muslim, I warmly support this movie. And saying talaaq 3 times in one sitting is haraam in Islam,” wrote another user.
During the film’s trailer launch event, Emraan Hashmi also urged Muslim audiences to watch the film in theatres. “It is a pro-women film. Meri community ke liye, I felt that this is from a liberal Muslim point of view. I think this is a great piece of work. Muslims should really come and watch this film because you will connect with it, in a very different way," he had said.
Produced by Junglee Pictures, in association with Insomnia Films and Baweja Studios, HAQ highlights the questions surrounding faith, identity, liberalism and policy and law - the Uniform Civil Code Act under Article 44. The film is set to release in theatres on 7th November 2025, directed by one of the most dynamic directors today in the industry Suparn S Varma (creator of Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai, The Family Man, Rana Naidu), and written by Reshu Nath. Strengthening the talent roster of HAQ are actors par excellence Sheeba Chaddha, Danish Hussain, and Aseem Hattangady.
