The latest courtroom drama, Haq, with Emraan Hashmi and Yami Gautam, has become a talking point across the country. The film draws its inspiration from the well-documented Shah Bano case. Shah Bano predicated how difficult it can get for Muslim women in India to claim maintenance post-divorce. During the 1980s, it sent tremors around the country, and the movie brings that debate to the front all over again.
Released in cinema houses on 7th November 2025, the film has been appreciated for its realistic courtroom drama, strong writing, and good acting. Now, after a successful run in cinema houses, Haq is gearing up for its OTT release on Netflix. Though an official announcement is still awaited, here is what we know about it as of now.
If you missed the movie in theatres, you will not have to wait for too much longer. Haq is all set to hit Netflix on January 2, 2026. As the movie deals with an important subject and already has received positive reviews, it will definitely reach many more viewers once it streams online.
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The story is based on the life of Shah Bano Begum, played by Yami Gautam, who fought a hard legal battle for her right to maintenance after her husband, Mohammed Ahmed Khan, played by Emraan Hashmi, abandoned her. Her emotional journey and how she gathered the strength to stand up against deeply rooted patriarchal ideas are portrayed in the film. Because the film is inspired by the real Shah Bano case, it reminds viewers of one of India’s biggest legal turning points.
The verdict of the Supreme Court in the case changed the legal system and sparked ongoing conversations about women’s rights and justice, making the film relevant and meaningful to this very day.
Directed by Suparn Varma and written by Yeshu Nath, the film features powerful performances by Yami Gautam and Emraan Hashmi in the lead. The ensemble cast gives more depth to the story, making the courtroom drama of Haq quite engaging.