Haq, which is going to release this Friday at the box office, features Yami Gautam and Emraan Hashmi in key roles. The film is based on the controversial yet important case of Shah Bano, the one that shaped Indian society in a new way and paved the way for Muslim women. This film, which is in the news for various reasons, is a blend of a strong portrayal from its lead actress, Yami Gautam, who has delivered her career’s best performance as Shazia Bano.
To support her in the movie, the male lead is performed by Emraan Hashmi, who plays the role of Abbas Khan. Emraan has delivered an average performance; you like him in a couple of scenes, but in the rest of the film, he doesn’t showcase much of his acting skills.
If we talk about the screenplay, the pace is a little slow, and the story moves forward in such a way that the viewer is already aware of the character’s next move. The dialogues are good and deliver in some aspects.
The film doesn’t have any unique or memorable music, but to carry forward the story continuously, it has some great situational background music, which enhances the overall impact of the film.
The cinematography is fine. The set design is not something exceptional, but it matches the tonality of the film.
The major takeaway is that the film talks about a sensitive topic and raises an important social issue that challenges the Islamic patriarchal culture.
Overall, the life of Shah Bano was lived very well by Yami Gautam, but the technical areas made the movie less impactful in its storytelling.
We give it 3 stars out of 5, a one-time watch for audiences who love to watch social drama–themed movies.