Ahead of its theatrical release, Junglee Pictures' HAQ has garnered strong praise from prominent voices across politics, law and med...
Ahead of its theatrical release, Junglee Pictures'
HAQ has garnered strong praise from prominent voices across politics, law and
media, many calling it a stirring reminder of constitutional protections,
gender justice, and India’s long-running debate around personal laws and
equality.
Inspired by the landmark Supreme Court judgment,
Haq follows the journey of a woman fighting for justice in the face of
abandonment following instant triple talaq. Echoing the case that transformed
India’s legal and socio-political landscape in 1985, Haq takes forward the
discourse. Directed by Suparn Verma and Written Bh Reshu Nath, Haq releases
this Friday.
Politician and convenor of BJP IT cell Amit Malviya
called it “A powerful and deeply moving film". HAQ is socially urgent, he
said, adding, “Watched HAQ, a powerful and deeply moving film inspired by the
real-life Supreme Court case of Shah Bano vs. Ahmed Khan. It’s a stirring
portrayal of resilience, faith, and the unyielding spirit of a woman who dared
to demand justice, not just for herself, but for countless others bound by
convention and inequality.”
He highlighted the political turning point
triggered by the original case. “The film also reminds us how the Rajiv
Gandhi-led government overturned the Supreme Court’s progressive Shah Bano
judgment to appease hardliners, setting back the cause of women’s rights for
decades. It took the Modi government to finally annul Triple Talaq, restoring a
measure of dignity and justice to Muslim women.”
Calling the film a call for reform, Malviya added,
“India now needs a Uniform Civil Code (UCC)… HAQ is not just a film but it’s a
call for equality, justice, and reform. A must-watch.”
Former Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju attended a
special screening alongside several dignitaries including former Chief Justice
of India Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud, Lt. Governor V.K. Saxena, and Union Minister
Hardeep Singh Puri.
He said, “A powerful film that reignites the
national dialogue on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), equality, justice &
genuine secularism for all.”
Justice D.Y. Chandrachud (Retd.) called the film “A
personal resonance and a vindication”
Former CJI Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud, whose father
Justice Y.V. Chandrachud authored the original Shah Bano judgment, spoke
emotionally at the screening, “Coming here for the release of the movie has a
personal resonance for me… the foundation of this movie was the judgment in the
Shah Bano case, authored by my father, and he did that at a very great personal
cost.”
He called the film a reaffirmation of
constitutional promises, “I feel that it’s a vindication of the view which my
father took… we need to now stand by equal rights for women across the realm.
The Supreme Court spoke about the need for UCC… there can be no discrimination
against any segment of our society… the same rights must extend to every woman.
Bringing about reforms is one thing, but changing mindsets in society is
equally important… the process transcends law.”
With powerful endorsements across political and
legal spheres, HAQ is emerging as a point of discussion on constitutional
equality, gender rights and the interplay between faith and law in India.
Produced by Junglee Pictures, Baweja Studios, and
Insomnia Films, helmed by Suparn S Varma and headlined by Yami Gautam Dhar and
Emraan Hashmi, HAQ releases nationwide this Friday.
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