Haq Makers Face Legal Trouble Over Allegations of Offending Muslim Sentiments

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The film Haq, starring Yami Gautam and Emraan Hashmi, has landed in legal trouble over allegations that it misrepresents Sharia law and hurts the sentiments of the Muslim community. Inspired by the Shah Bano case, the film's release has been sought to be stayed by Shah Bano's legal heirs, who claim that the film portrays Sharia law in a misogynistic light. The Indore High Court is set to hear the matter soon, while the makers of the film remain silent.

Key Takeaways:

  • Shah Bano's legal heirs, through their counsel Adv. Tousif Warsi, have filed a petition in the Indore High Court seeking an immediate stay on the release of the film Haq.
  • The legal heirs claim that Haq hurts the sentiments of the Muslim community and portrays Sharia law in a negative, misogynistic light.
  • The makers of the film are accused of not possessing any legal rights from the legal heirs of Shah Bano Begum.
  • Yami Gautam has spoken about the film's censorship in the UAE, stating that there were no cuts and the film is "watchable for all".
  • The film features Yami Gautam as Shazia Bano and Emraan Hashmi as her husband, Lawyer Abbas Khan.
  • The film is set to release in theatres on November 7.

Statistics:

  • Number of legal heirs of Shah Bano Begum: Not specified
  • Number of days until the film's release: 35 days (assuming a release date of November 7)
  • Number of countries where the film has had no problem with censorship: 1 (UAE)
  • Number of cuts made to the film in the UAE: 0
  • Percentage of the film that is "watchable for all": 100% (according to Yami Gautam)

Sources:

  • Times Now
  • Indian National Press (Bombay) Pvt. Ltd.