Yami Gautam–Emraan Hashmi’s courtroom drama Haq, inspired by Shah Bano’s landmark legal battle, is set to stream on Netflix from January 2. The film follows Shazia’s fight for justice, praised for its sensitive storytelling, performances, and thoughtful visual detailing
A still from Haq
The OTT release date for Suparn Varma's courtroom drama Haq, which stars Yami Gautam and Emraan Hashmi, has finally been announced! Haq draws inspiration from the life and legal battle of Shah Bano Begum, whose historic case in 1985 resulted in the Supreme Court granting support rights to divorced Muslim women. The movie will soon be available on Netflix for those who were unable to see it in theaters.
Netflix India posted a poster of Haq along with the announcement on their official Instagram account on Wednesday. On January 2, the movie will be available for streaming on the platform. The post's caption said, “Ghar ki chaar deewaron se adalat tak. Yeh safar majboori ka nahi, himmat ka hai (From the walls inside her home to the courtroom. This journey is about courage, not helplessness). Watch Haq, out on 2 January, on Netflix.”
The film centers on Shazia (Yami Gautam Dhar), an illiterate, homely lady who marries successful advocate Abbas Khan (Emraan Hashmi). Abbas unexpectedly brings a second wife home one day. Shortly later, he uses triple talaq to dissolve their union. The remainder of the movie centers on Shazia's legal battle for her rights.
All about Haq's colour palette
Talking about the tone and colour palette of the characters in the film. Stylist Ashley Rebello explained that every costume choice in Haq was designed to reflect the emotional journey of Yami Gautam’s character, using colour and fabric to show life changes like marriage, motherhood and divorce. He deliberately included a handkerchief as a prop because it acted like a “security blanket”, something her character could use to wipe tears and find strength. Rebello said such details give actors “something to do” that helps deepen their performance, making characters feel more authentic and emotionally grounded on screen.
Review of Yami Gautam and Emraan Hashmi starrer
An excerpt from the review written by midday read, "One of the strongest aspects of the movie is how it treats its protagonist not as a victim to be pitied, but as a deeply layered individual capable of defiance and dignity. Shazia’s small-town roots, her unfamiliarity with legal jargon, and her struggle with faith and self-worth are all handled with subtlety. The lead actress brings authenticity to the role; her early confusion, heartbreak, and eventual resolve ring true, and she doesn’t rely on melodrama to evoke her pain. Her partner on screen, as her husband-lawyer, is also a surprise: rather than exaggeration or caricature, he is calm, professional, morally ambiguous, and quietly devastating when the betrayal surfaces. Their on-screen chemistry lays the emotional foundation for the rest of the film to build on."
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