Haq(2025)
Hindi136 mins
In 1980s India, Shazia Bano takes her husband to court after he abandons her and their children, sparking a national battle over faith, women’s rights, and justice.
Director:Suparn Verma
Mood:
emotionaldarkinspiring
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix
- Theatrical Release
- 7 November 2025
- Director
- Suparn Verma
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Rating
- 7.5/10
Storyline
In 1980s India, a woman named Shazia Bano takes her husband to court after he leaves her and their children. Her legal fight becomes a major national issue, sparking a debate over religion, women's rights, and justice.
“A mother's fight for justice shakes a nation.”
Film Details
7.5Rating
136Minutes
HindiLanguage
U/A 13+Certificate
Release Date7 November 2025
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkinspiring
Themes
justiceidentityfamilycorruption
Toneserious
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitycomplex
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withalone
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability4
Cast & Crew
#1
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Danish IqbalLiaqat
→#2
V
Vartika SinghSaira
→#3
D
Danish HusainShazia's Father
→#4
#5N
Nitin Mahesh JoshiMaqbool
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Emraan HashmiMohd. Abbas Khan
→#6
Sheeba ChaddhaBela Jain
→#7
#8A
Aparna GhoshalRukhsat
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Anang DesaiSupreme Court Chief Justice
→#9
P
Paridhi SharmaIram
→#10
#11P
Piloo VidyarthiActor
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Suparn VermaDirector
→#12
V
Vishal GurnaniCrew
→Trivia
- The film's title 'Haq' means 'right' in Urdu, reflecting the central theme of a woman's legal and moral rights.
- Director Suparn Verma reportedly studied real court transcripts from 1980s India to shape the courtroom scenes.
- The film's costume designers sourced vintage fabrics and accessories to accurately recreate 1980s Indian fashion.
- It is one of the few Hindi films to focus solely on a Muslim woman's legal battle under personal law in that era.
- The screenplay was workshopped with women's rights activists to ensure authentic representation of the struggle.
- Principal photography took place in Lucknow to capture the architectural essence of a North Indian city in the 1980s.
- The film uses minimal background score in key scenes to emphasize the raw dialogue and emotional weight.