Ahead of its theatrical release, Junglee Pictures’ HAQ has garnered strong praise from prominent voices across politics, law and media, many calling it a stirring reminder of constitutional protections, gender justice, and India’s long-running debate around personal laws and equality.
Inspired by the landmark Supreme Court judgment, Haq follows the journey of a woman fighting for justice in the face of abandonment following instant triple talaq. Echoing the case that transformed India’s legal and socio-political landscape in 1985, Haq takes forward the discourse. Directed by Suparn Verma and Written Bh Reshu Nath, Haq releases this Friday.
Politician and convenor of BJP IT cell Amit Malviya called it “A powerful and deeply moving film”. HAQ is socially urgent, he said, adding, “Watched HAQ, a powerful and deeply moving film inspired by the real-life Supreme Court case of Shah Bano vs. Ahmed Khan. It’s a stirring portrayal of resilience, faith, and the unyielding spirit of a woman who dared to demand justice, not just for herself, but for countless others bound by convention and inequality.”
He highlighted the political turning point triggered by the original case. “The film also reminds us how the Rajiv Gandhi-led government overturned the Supreme Court’s progressive Shah Bano judgment to appease hardliners, setting back the cause of women’s rights for decades. It took the Modi government to finally annul Triple Talaq, restoring a measure of dignity and justice to Muslim women.”
Calling the film a call for reform, Malviya added, “India now needs a Uniform Civil Code (UCC)… HAQ is not just a film but it’s a call for equality, justice, and reform. A must-watch.”
Former Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju attended a special screening alongside several dignitaries including former Chief Justice of India Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud, Lt. Governor V.K. Saxena, and Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri.
He said, “A powerful film that reignites the national dialogue on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), equality, justice & genuine secularism for all.”
Justice D.Y. Chandrachud (Retd.) called the film “A personal resonance and a vindication”
Former CJI Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud, whose father Justice Y.V. Chandrachud authored the original Shah Bano judgment, spoke emotionally at the screening, “Coming here for the release of the movie has a personal resonance for me… the foundation of this movie was the judgment in the Shah Bano case, authored by my father, and he did that at a very great personal cost.”
He called the film a reaffirmation of constitutional promises, “I feel that it’s a vindication of the view which my father took… we need to now stand by equal rights for women across the realm. The Supreme Court spoke about the need for UCC… there can be no discrimination against any segment of our society… the same rights must extend to every woman. Bringing about reforms is one thing, but changing mindsets in society is equally important… the process transcends law.”
With powerful endorsements across political and legal spheres, HAQ is emerging as a point of discussion on constitutional equality, gender rights and the interplay between faith and law in India.
Produced by Junglee Pictures, Baweja Studios, and Insomnia Films, helmed by Suparn S Varma and headlined by Yami Gautam Dhar and Emraan Hashmi, HAQ releases nationwide this Friday.
