Shah Bano’s daughter sends legal notice to Emraan Hashmi, Yami Gautam’s ‘Haq’

The upcoming Bollywood film Haq , starring Emraan Hashmi and Yami Gautam, has found itself in controversy after the daughter of Shah Bano whose historic legal battle reshaped India’s personal law system reportedly sent a legal notice to the filmmakers.

According to reports, Shah Bano’s daughter has alleged that the film draws parallels to her mother’s real-life story without consent or authorization. The notice claims that the portrayal of events in Haq could misrepresent facts and cause distress to the family.

Directed by Subhash Kapoor, Haq is said to be a courtroom drama exploring themes of justice, faith, and women’s rights. The film’s premise, which appears to mirror the historic Shah Bano case, has sparked wide discussion since the release of its first-look posters.

About the Shah Bano Case: The Shah Bano case of 1985 was a landmark legal battle in India’s history. Shah Bano, a 62-year-old Muslim woman, had filed a petition seeking maintenance from her husband after being divorced through triple talaq . The Supreme Court ruled in her favor, affirming that a divorced Muslim woman was entitled to alimony under secular criminal law. The verdict, however, triggered nationwide debate over religious and gender rights, eventually leading to the enactment of the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986 .

Neither the producers nor the lead actors have commented on the legal notice yet. However, sources close to the production have maintained that Haq is a fictional narrative inspired by broader social issues rather than any particular individual’s life.

The controversy has reignited conversations around creative freedom and real-life inspirations in Indian cinema, just weeks ahead of the film’s expected release.