Haq is an Indian courtroom film that was released in cinemas in November 2025, after which it was uploaded on Netflix on January 2, 2026. The film quickly grabbed viewers’ attention across the globe, including Pakistan. The movie is written by Reshu Nath and directed by Suparn Verma. The cast features Yami Gautam Dhar as Shazia Bano and Emraan Hashmi as Advocate Mohammad Abbas Khan in the lead roles. The supporting cast includes Sheeba Chaddha, Vartika Singh, and Danish Husain. Inspired by the real-life 1985 Supreme Court judgment of Mohd. Ahmed Khan v. Shah Bano Begum, the film explores an intense legal and personal struggle for women’s rights and maintenance within the framework of religious and civil law.
Yami Gautam’s movie Haq is receiving huge praise in Pakistan despite the recent conflict between the two nations. The recent Netflix release is being appreciated by Pakistani celebrities and viewers alike. Many praised Yami Gautam’s remarkable emotional performance. Fazila Qazi, Yasir Hussain, Maryam Noor, Dr. Ijaz Waris, and others lauded the film. Yasir Hussain called it a beautiful movie, while Fazila Qazi praised Yami Gautam’s impactful performance. Maryam Noor appreciated how beautifully the message was conveyed. Here are the posts:
Also watch Dr Ejaz Waris’s video on Haq:
Pakistani viewers also loved the movie and extended generous praise. One viewer said, “Loved it. I watched it without blinking my eyes. A great movie that won every woman’s heart.” Another wrote, “It is not about them or us. If something is good and touches your heart, it should be appreciated.” A fan stated, “Same here! I wept many times. I usually do not watch Indian content, but this was meant to be watched.” Another Pakistani viewer wrote, “Beautiful movie and nicely portrayed by the entire cast. To be honest, in some scenes Yami reminded me of Benazir Bhutto, especially in the courtroom scenes.” However, a few viewers debated that there were some instances that were not close to Islamic teachings, such as the depiction of beating after divorce. Overall, they agreed that the film conveyed a strong and meaningful message. Read all the comments:
