Haq X reviews: Haq, the Emraan Hashmi-Yami Gautam starrer, has officially been released on the big screen today, November 7. A cinematic adaptation of the landmark Shah Bano case, which changed the legal face of Indian marriages, was under fire. However, the much-awaited release marks the comeback of Emraan Hashmi in an intense role. Yami Gautam, who plays the protagonist, Shazia Bano, has received critical acclaim for her performance.
The film not only takes its viewers on an emotional journey, but also shows the dramatised legal battle of Shah Bano’s fight for justice. Early reviews are calling it a stellar watch and a bold take on the controversial landmark case. Set in the 1980s, the courtroom drama discusses themes of social injustice, societal pressures, and the gendered experience of marriage. Here’s what the Internet thinks after the opening day of Haq.
Haq X reviews: Netizens react
Calling it a ‘National Award-winning performance,’ netizens have lauded Yami Gautam for her powerful role as Shazia in Haq. Embodying the fearless Shah Bano, Gautam is seen in yet another historically charged role after Article 370. As critics call it all the good words like ‘powerful,’ ‘impactful,’ Haq has been called an ‘eye-opener.’ As fans call it Yami Gautam‘s career-best, Hashmi has been credited with adding ‘depth and balance’ to the story.
The thought-provoking courtroom drama has urged netizens to question ‘why’. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), a user wrote that Haq “shakes your faith in the system and makes you question WHY? Even today!! different laws exist for different communities!!” On the other hand, dealing with a sensitive topic such as this, people might mistake it for being politically charged or biased. Squashing those presumptions, another netizen wrote, “I felt there would be some political propaganda in it, but I was wrong. I am rather happy with the compact script, sticking to the concerning matter with a courtroom drama!” They praised the Hashmi as Abbas and echoed the National Award sentiment with other fans for Yami Gautam.
With booking portals showing minimal tickets sold, fans are wary if a serious film like Haq will be able to grab people’s attention. Giving direct competition to Paresh Rawal’s The Taj Story, netizens decide which serious film to give their attention to. Crediting to the low-budget marketing, the Internet still praises the film.