The upcoming film HAQ, starring Emraan Hashmi and Yami Gautam, has secured worldwide censorship approval without any cuts, ahead of its release on November 7, 2025. The film, which delves into themes of justice, family, and gender equality, has received certification across multiple regions, including India, the UAE, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. The narrative is inspired by the 1980s Supreme Court case of Mohd. Ahmed Khan v. Shah Bano Begum, which stirred public debates about the Uniform Civil Code and the intersection of personal and religious laws in India. The film’s release comes amidst a legal challenge from Shah Bano’s family, who have raised objections over the portrayal of her life without their consent.

The film, directed by Suparn Verma and produced by Junglee Pictures, has been certified U/A 13+ in India, PG-15 in the UAE, and PG in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. Despite having passed censorship checks, the filmmakers are facing legal action from Shah Bano’s family, who claim that the film depicts her life without proper authorization. On October 3, the family served legal notices demanding an immediate restraint on the release, arguing that their consent was never sought during the production. This marks the continuation of the family’s legal battle, which also included a petition filed in the Indore High Court to halt the movie’s release based on similar claims of privacy invasion.

The cast of HAQ features Yami Gautam as a character inspired by Shah Bano, alongside Emraan Hashmi, Vartika Singh (in her debut role), Sheeba Chaddha, Danish Hussain, and Aseem Hattangady. The film’s screenplay, written by Reshu Nath, not only examines Shah Bano’s case but also touches upon current issues like Triple Talaq and the quest for gender equality within Indian legal frameworks. The ongoing controversy surrounding the film adds another layer of intrigue as it is set to challenge traditional notions of privacy, justice, and storytelling in Indian cinema. With the worldwide censorship clearance, all eyes are now on how the legal battles will impact HAQ's release and its reception.