'Haq' Social Reactions: Yami Gautam, Emraan Hashmi Shine In Socially Relevant Courtroom Drama
The 2025 Indian drama film Haq, directed by Suparn S. Varma and starring Yami Gautam and Emraan Hashmi, was released in theatres on Friday.
Inspired by the landmark Shah Bano case, the film explores themes of faith, justice, and women’s rights in a deeply traditional setting. Now, let’s take a look at what audiences are saying about the movie.
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A viewer on X shared their thoughts on Haq, calling it “a well-made and important film” by director Suparn S. Varma, praising how it “handles the matter sensibly and with sensitivity.” They went on to commend Yami Gautam’s performance as Shah Bano, describing it as “probably her best yet,” while also appreciating Emraan Hashmi and debutant Vartika Singh for their strong performances.
Haq movie review:
A well-made and important film by director @Suparn. Handles the matter sensibly and with sensitivity. @yamigautam is outstanding as Shah Bano, probably her best performance yet. @emraanhashmi is very good and so is debutant #VartikaSingh. 8.25/10.
Full review > pic.twitter.com/H4XseflzqO— Abhijit Kulkarni (@abhijitmk) November 8, 2025
Another viewer on X wrote that “Some films don’t try to please you — they try to wake you up. #Haq is one of them.” Praising the movie for its powerful writing, brave direction, and hard-hitting performances, the user added that “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 user on X shared their appreciation for #Haq, listing it as “a socially relevant film with superlative performances and good dialogues.” They described it as “a gripping courtroom drama that stays with you even after you leave the theatre,” adding that “if you love meaningful cinema, don’t miss #Haq.”
#Haq
1. Has superlative performances
2. Good dialogues
3. Socially relevant film
4. Gripping courtroom drama
5. The film stays with you even after you leave the theatre.
If you love meaningful cinema.. don’t miss #Haq pic.twitter.com/hqYzTvElZn— Amod Mehra (@MehraAmod) November 7, 2025
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Another viewer on X called #Haq “a powerful film that doesn’t try to shock, instead it makes you think.” They praised how the movie explores faith, law, and a woman’s right to dignity without being preachy, describing it as mature and sensitive, and highlighting how it “shows how patriarchy twists religion, not religion itself.” The post also lauded Yami Gautam and Emraan Hashmi as “exceptional,” calling the film a must-watch.
#Haq:A powerful film that doesn’t try to shock, instead it makes you think! Explores faith, law & a woman’s right to dignity without being preachy. Mature, sensitive, shows how patriarchy twists religion, not religion itself. #Yamigautam & #EmraanHashmi – EXCEPTIONAL Must-watch! pic.twitter.com/Bs3xigdjkR
— Filmy Naari (@Filmy_Naari) November 7, 2025
A viewer on X shared their reaction after watching #Haq, writing that it’s “the kind of movie that makes you think and feel without shouting its message.” They described it as “moving, balanced, and relevant,” praising Yami Gautam and Emraan Hashmi for delivering performances that “anchor its emotional and legal journey.” The user gave the film a glowing 10/10 rating.
Just watched the Movie #HAQ
HAQ is the kind of movie that makes you think and feel without shouting its message. It’s moving, balanced, and relevant, with Yami Gautam and Emraan Hashmi delivering performances that anchor its emotional and legal journey
10 / 10 🌟 #HaqMovie pic.twitter.com/CCoW0pUnNb— Harshvardhan Ram🇮🇳🇯🇵🇹🇭🇬🇧 ☮️ (@FaaltuBooi7) November 7, 2025