“Indian Cinema is Back with Bangers!” – Audiences Applaud the Powerful HAQ Trailer Starring Emraan Hashmi, Yami Gautam Dhar & Vartika Singh

The wait is finally over! The trailer of HAQ, starring Emraan Hashmi, Yami Gautam Dhar, and debutant Vartika Singh, has set social media abuzz with excitement. Directed by Suparn S Varma, known for The Family Man and Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai, the film dives into one of India’s most debated legal cases of the 1980s — the Shah Bano case, a real-life story that changed Indian law forever.

Produced by Junglee Pictures, in association with Insomnia Films and Baweja Studios, HAQ reimagines the emotional and moral storm surrounding a Muslim woman’s fight for justice, equality, and dignity — making it both a deeply personal and universally relevant story.

Audience Reactions: “This is the Cinema We’ve Been Waiting For!”

Within hours of its release, the HAQ trailer went viral, and the internet flooded with emotional reactions. A user on X wrote, “This movie doesn’t feel like a religious issue. It feels like a social reform story that India truly needs.” Another added, “Hats off! It takes courage to make a film like this. People avoid such topics, but these filmmakers made an entire film about it!”

Fans praised Emraan Hashmi and Yami Gautam’s chemistry and power-packed performances, saying:

“Performances are FIRE! Don’t miss this in theatres and then complain Bollywood doesn’t make good movies!”

Another comment summed up the emotion perfectly:

“Hope this movie reaches every Indian Muslim woman. The Constitution is with them till their last breath.”

The highlight comment that trended across platforms said it best:

“I think Indian cinema is back with bangers!”

A Bold Story of Faith, Law, and a Woman’s Fight for Justice

In HAQ, Yami Gautam Dhar delivers a strong portrayal of a woman who takes her fight for dignity to the courtroom, invoking Section 125 of the Indian Penal Code — a clause ensuring maintenance rights for wives. Emraan Hashmi, playing a celebrated lawyer, brings gravitas and depth to the courtroom drama, representing the legal and moral battle at the heart of the story. The film’s central theme — the Uniform Civil Code under Article 44 — is brought to life through stirring dialogues, intense performances, and a sharp narrative that questions the balance between faith, identity, and equality. Also featuring Sheeba Chaddha, Danish Hussain, and Aseem Hattangady, the film promises to be a thought-provoking courtroom thriller rooted in India’s social reality.

Release Date and Director’s Vision

HAQ is set to release in theatres on November 7, 2025.Director Suparn S Varma describes the film as “a story that asks what justice truly means — when law, religion, and humanity collide.” With HAQ, Varma continues his streak of creating layered narratives that reflect real India — raw, emotional, and courageous.

Aapke Sawal, Hamare Jawab! (Frequently Asked Questions - FAQs)

1. What is the real story behind HAQ?

HAQ is inspired by the landmark Shah Bano case (Mohd. Ahmed Khan vs Shah Bano Begum), which redefined women’s rights in India and ignited nationwide debate about justice, religion, and equality.

2. Who plays the lead roles in HAQ?

The film stars Emraan Hashmi as a renowned lawyer and Yami Gautam Dhar as a Muslim woman fighting for her legal rights. Vartika Singh makes her much-awaited Bollywood debut in a pivotal role.

3. When is HAQ releasing in theatres?

HAQ is set for a theatrical release on 7th November 2025 across India.

4. Who directed HAQ and what else has he worked on?

The film is directed by Suparn S Varma, acclaimed for The Family Man, Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai, and Rana Naidu.

5. Why is HAQ important for Indian cinema?

Because it revives bold, meaningful storytelling rooted in real Indian issues — proving that Bollywood can still create powerful films that spark thought, emotion, and change.