In ‘Haq,’ Emraan Hashmi and Yami Gautam portray the Shah Bano case, with the Haq teaser focusing on her struggle for justice and equality.
Main base of Haq Teaser movie
Shah Bano was a Muslim woman from Indore, Madhya Pradesh, who married Mohammed Ahmed Khan in 1932. After decades of marriage, in 1978 her husband divorced her through triple talaq and forced her out of the house. By then, Shah Bano was 62 years old, a mother of five children, and financially dependent. Struggling to survive, she approached the court and filed for maintenance under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), which applies to all citizens regardless of religion.
The case gradually moved from the lower courts to the Supreme Court of India. In 1985, the Supreme Court delivered a landmark judgment in her favor, stating that Shah Bano was entitled to maintenance from her former husband. The Court emphasized that Section 125 was a secular law meant to prevent destitution and therefore applied above personal religious laws. This verdict was celebrated as a progressive step for women’s rights and gender equality, setting a precedent that divorced women, irrespective of religion, could claim financial support if unable to maintain themselves.
However, the ruling sparked nationwide controversy. Several Islamic groups and the All India Muslim Personal Law Board opposed it, arguing that it interfered with Sharia law. Bowing to political and religious pressure, the Indian government passed the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986, which diluted the Supreme Court’s decision by limiting maintenance to the iddat period (about three months after divorce). This created a long-standing debate in India about the conflict between personal religious laws and the idea of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) for all citizens.
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The teaser of the upcoming film was released on Tuesday, featuring Emraan Hashmi and Yami Gautam in lead roles. The movie portrays the story of Shah Bano, highlighting the politics around hunger and injustice. It is based on real incidents from the 1980s, when Shah Bano approached the Supreme Court of India, demanding equal rights against the many restrictions imposed on her by her husband.
Haq teaser: Emraan Hashmi and Yami Gautam deliver a gripping performance
In this teaser, Emraan Hashmi tells Yami Gautam that if she were a true Muslim and a virtuous, faithful wife, she would never have spoken such words. To this, Yami Gautam replies, “I am just Shazia Bano. Our fight has always been for one thing—our rights.” Later, she knocks on the doors of the court seeking justice, where she is advised to consult a Qazi. She responds, “If someone’s blood were on our hands, would you still tell me the same thing?
The judge then says that this is not merely a personal matter, but one that will involve the entire nation. Following this, Emraan Hashmi and Yami Gautam come face-to-face in the Supreme Court. Yami Gautam powerfully declares, “We are Indian women, sir. That is why the law must give us the same respect it gives to others.
Haq (Haq Teaser) movie release date, director, cast and producers
Based on the historic Supreme Court case of Mohammed Ahmed Khan vs Shah Bano Begum, Haq is directed by S. Verma and will hit theatres on November 7, 2025. The film is produced by Junglee Pictures along with Insomnia Films and Baweja Studios.
Shah Bano case explained: Key facts and why it matters
In 1978, Shah Bano, a 62-year-old mother of five, was divorced by her husband, Mohammed Ahmed Khan, through triple talaq. When she requested alimony under Section 125 of the CrPC, he refused, citing Muslim personal law. The case eventually reached the Supreme Court, which in 1985 ruled that Section 125 applies to all citizens, granting divorced women alimony irrespective of religion. This landmark judgment strengthened gender justice and upheld India’s secular Constitution.
Emraan Hashmi and Yami Gautam’s recent films
On the professional front, Yami Gautam was last seen in Dhoom Dhaam and Article 370, with her performance in the latter earning widespread praise. Meanwhile, Emraan Hashmi is busy promoting his upcoming film They Call Him OG and was recently seen in The Bads of Bollywood.