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Emraan Hashmi and Yami Gautam’s Haq opened on November 7, with glowing reviews from audiences. From social media users demanding a National Award for the actress’s fearless performance to celebrities praising the powerful storytelling and the incredible work of the entire cast and crew, the courtroom drama is hailed by movie buffs as a “punch to the system.” Haq, inspired by the Mohd. Ahmed Khan v. Shah Bano Begum case, stars Yami Gautam as Shazia Bano, wife of Advocate Mohd. Ahmad Khan, played by Emraan Hashmi. Directed by Suparn S Varma and produced by Junglee Pictures, Insomnia Films, and Baweja Studios, this is indeed a must-watch. Here are the initial reviews of the movie. Celebrities Say Haq Is A “Thought-Provoking” Movie Actor Kamaal R. Khan said, “Film #HAQ is a must-watch for all Muslim women. Yami Gautam is at her very best. Director #SupernVerma has done a brilliant job. Emraan Hashmi’s wig is as bad as his acting. Vartika Singh has done very impressive acting. It’s Produced by #SandeepSingh and #VickyJain! Love it.” Film #HAQ is a must watch for all Muslim women. Yami Gautam is at her very best. Director #SupernVerma has done a brilliant job. Emraan Hashmi’s wig is as bad as his acting. Vartika Singh has done very impressive acting. It’s Produced by #SandeepSingh and #VickyJain! Love it.? pic.twitter.com/vObQ5QMV8T — KRK (@kamaalrkhan) November 6, 2025 South actress Vedhika wrote, “Heartiest congratulations Emi on the release of #Haq. Absolutely loved your stellar performance… truly outstanding, @emraanhashmi. Loved loved the film. Kudos to the entire team @Suparn @yamigautam, saying you guys were extraordinary is an understatement. A must watch in theatres!!” Heartiest congratulations Emi on the release of #Haq. Absolutely loved your stellar performance…truly outstanding ??♥️ @emraanhashmi . Loved loved the film. Kudos to the entire team ? ?@Suparn @yamigautam saying you guys were extraordinary is an understatement. A must watch… pic.twitter.com/pzip0ZDYTH — Vedhika (@Vedhika4u) November 7, 2025 Hailing the movie as a powerful, fearless film, actor Meerraa Chopraa shared, “Haq reminds you — justice isn’t given, it’s taken. Even if it costs everything. It’s not just about one woman’s fight, it’s about every woman who dared to ask for justice. Haq isn’t just a film, it’s a punch to the system. The Shah Bano case may be decades old, but the mindset it exposes? Still alive and kicking. Watch it — and ask yourself if we’ve really changed.” She continued, “@yamigautam I am ur fan!! You are fire wrapped in grace. Unshakable, honest, unforgettable. #vishalgurnani #juhimehta #sandeepsingh you guys are becoming ‘it’ producers fir content driven powerful cinema @Suparn you are a genius! The way u handled this complicated subject in todays political climate is true bravery.” #haq reminds you — justice isn’t given, it’s taken. Even if it costs everything. It’s not just about one woman’s fight, it’s about every woman who dared to ask for justice. Haq isn’t just a film, it’s a punch to the system. The Shah Bano case may be decades old, but the mindset… pic.twitter.com/Ez45KOw52n — Meerra Chopraa (@MeerraChopra) November 7, 2025 Praising the movie, Hansal Mehta said, “My brother and friend of 25 years @Suparn has finally come into his own. Go watch his #Haq and decide. To make a responsible and restrained film in times of propaganda and Islamophobia with a story that could easily slip into that mode is a big win of intent and effort. The film has many talented people including the stellar lensing by my forever young wonder boy @prathamdop.” “Of course, the ever-shining @yamigautam and always underrated @emraanhashmi are supported by writing of the very brilliant @ReshuNath. My favorites @aseemjh and @jaiminipathak as usual will light up any scene with their brilliance. So many wonderful people and such wonderful responses already to the film. Seize the moment team #Haq and break a leg! It is your well deserved Haq!” he added. My brother and friend of 25 years @Suparn has finally come into his own. Go watch his #Haq and decide. To make a responsible and restrained film in times of propaganda and Islamophobia with a story that could easily slip into that mode is a big win of intent and effort. The film… — Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) November 5, 2025 Fans Are In All Praise For Yami Gautam, Emraan Hashmi’s Unmatched Talents Lauding Yami Gautam’s work in Haq, a fan shared, “Having watched #YamiGautam, I can say she is at the top and there is no one who can be close to what she is doing. With #Haq, she proves, she is the best and finest that we have in not just Bollywood but the whole of Indian cinema. One can say, with all facts and her performance, she is the number ONE actress of Indian Cinema. Unmatched. Period.” Having watched #YamiGautam, I can say she is at the top and there is noone who can be close to what she is doing. With #Haq she proves, she is the best and finest that we have in not just Bollywood but whole of Indian cinema. One can say, with all facts and her performance, she… pic.twitter.com/VGpJ4mfscs — Upala KBR ❤ (@upalakbr999) November 6, 2025 “Haq hits different because of @yamigautam. She doesn’t act, she lives the pain, dignity, and strength of that woman on screen. This is her career-best. No loud drama. Just pure, controlled fire. Give this woman every award. #Haq #ShahBanoCase,” read another response. Haq hits different because of @yamigautam. She doesn’t act, she lives the pain, dignity, and strength of that woman on screen. This is her career-best. No loud drama. Just pure, controlled fire. Give this woman every award.#Haq #ShahBanoCase — Real Manushya (@RealManushya) November 8, 2025 An ardent fan of Yami also demanded a National Award for the actress, writing, “Every frame of #Haq proves why #YamiGautam is a class apart. No hype, just pure talent and conviction. She’s ruling Indian cinema with back-to-back award-winning performances. She deserves a prestigious National Award next year!! @yamigautam #haqreview.” Every frame of #Haq proves why #YamiGautam is a class apart. No hype, just pure talent and conviction. She’s ruling Indian cinema with back-to-back award-winning performances. She deserves a prestigious National Award next year!!@yamigautam #haqreview pic.twitter.com/GUD2iBby5N — Ruchita Mishra (@rucchitamishra) November 7, 2025 Someone mentioned, “Some films don’t try to please you. They try to wake you up. #Haq is one of them. Powerful writing, brave direction, and performances that hit where it hurts. It’s not entertainment. It’s a reflection. And maybe that’s what we need more of!” Some films don’t try to please you. They try to wake you up.#Haq is one of them. Powerful writing, brave direction, and performances that hit where it hurts. It’s not entertainment. It’s reflection. And maybe that’s what we need more of!#HaqReview | #Haq pic.twitter.com/RuE0tFhlAq — it’s yash. (@dryashtiwari) November 7, 2025 A person shared, “One Word for @yamigautam #HERO. It felt like #shahbano’s story wasn’t just shown, but lived through that pain. Some scenes gave me goosebumps. Brilliant acting and a brilliant film #Haq Every character felt perfect. Films like this should be made so that along with entertainment, society also gets a lesson and a moral. Must Watch Film.” One Word for @yamigautam #HERO ऐसा लगा जैसे #shahbano की कहानी दिखाई नहीं, उस दर्द को जिया है। कुछ सीन्स देखकर रौंगटे खड़े हो गए। शानदार एक्टिंग और शानदार फिल्म #Haq हर किरदार परफेक्ट लगा। ऐसी फ़िल्मे बननी चाहिए ताकि मनोरंजन के साथ समाज को एक सीख और सबक भी मिले। Must Watch Film pic.twitter.com/cyKzcVVRxL — Pallavi Kumari (@pallavi0305) November 7, 2025 “So so so happy to see you in #HAQ @emraanhashmi. What a commendable performance. The question of gender assertion has been portrayed so firmly! Moreover, the way you’ve portrayed the character, it’s like you’re living the character. You’re so Versatile! #EmraanHashmi,” posted another moviegoer. So so so happy to see you in #HAQ ❤️? @emraanhashmi What a commendable performance ❤? The question of gender assertion has been portrayed so firmly! Moreover, the way you’ve portrayed the character, it’s like you’re living the character??❤️? You’re so Versatile! #EmraanHashmi pic.twitter.com/qTIl7FEhnx — Samapti Roy (@RoySamapti) November 8, 2025 Haq earned around Rs 1.65 crore in the domestic market on its first day, reported Sacnilk.
