Emraan Hashmi's Haq: A Film Timely Relevant to Today's Society

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Actor Emraan Hashmi's new film Haq, inspired by the Shah Bano Case, highlights the importance of women's rights and equality in a patriarchal society. In a recent interview, Emraan Hashmi discussed the film's themes and message, stating that it is a story of a woman's voice, equality, and dignity. The film, directed by Suparn S Varma, stars Emraan as a noted lawyer and Yami Gautam as his wife, a character inspired by Shah Bano. Haq is set to release in theatres on November 7.

Key Takeaways:

  • Haq, a legal drama inspired by the Shah Bano Case, sheds light on the importance of women's rights and equality in a patriarchal society.
  • Emraan Hashmi, the actor playing the role of a noted lawyer, considers the film a story of a woman's voice, equality, and dignity, making it relevant to today's times.
  • The film portrays the struggle of a woman seeking maintenance from her divorced husband, highlighting the need for equal rights and protection under the law.
  • Haq is directed by Suparn S Varma, with Emraan Hashmi starring alongside Yami Gautam as his estranged wife, inspired by Shah Bano.
  • The film also features Vartika Singh, Danish Husain, Sheeba Chadha, and Aseem Hattangady in prominent roles.
  • Haq is produced by Vineet Jain, Vishal Gurnani, Juhi Parekh Mehta, and Harman Baweja, and is set to release in theatres on November 7.

Statistics:

  • The Shah Bano Case, from which Haq is inspired, was filed in 1978 by Shah Bano Begum seeking maintenance from her divorced husband.
  • The case is considered a landmark legal milestone in protecting Muslim women's rights in India.
  • The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Shah Bano, entitling her to maintenance, but the Rajiv Gandhi government nullified the verdict in 1986 through a new legislation.

Sources:

  • ANI (All India Radio News Agency)
  • Hindustan Times (HT Digital Content Services)