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Shah Bano's Daughter Sues Emraan Hashmi's 'HAQ' Over Unauthorized Biopic

Shah Bano's daughter has taken legal action against the upcoming film 'HAQ'. She claims the movie depicts her mother's personal life without family consent. The legal notice demands immediate restraint on the film's release and promotion. This comes just weeks before the film's scheduled November 7 theatrical release.

Key Points: Shah Bano Daughter Legal Notice to Emraan Hashmi Yami Gautam HAQ

  • Siddiqua Begum alleges unauthorized depiction of Shah Bano's personal life
  • Legal notice sent to director, producers and CBFC
  • Film based on landmark 1985 Supreme Court maintenance case
  • Shah Bano case revolutionized Muslim women's rights in India
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Shah Bano's daughter sends legal notice to Emraan Hashmi, Yami Gautam's 'HAQ'

Shah Bano's daughter sends legal notice to stop Emraan Hashmi's film 'HAQ' over unauthorized depiction of her mother's landmark maintenance case.

"for immediate restraint on the publication, screening, promotion, or release of the upcoming film - Legal Notice"

Indore, November 3

Emraan Hashmi and Yami Gautam's upcoming courtroom drama 'HAQ' has landed in legal trouble just weeks before its release.

Siddiqua Begum, the daughter and legal heir of Shah Bano, has served a legal notice to the makers "for immediate restraint on the publication, screening, promotion, or release of the upcoming film."

According to the notice, the complaint filed by Siddiqua Begum alleges the "unauthorised depiction of the personal life of the late Shah Bano Begum without the consent of her legal heirs".

The notice has been sent to the film's director, Suparn Verma, producers Junglee Pictures and Baweja Studios, and also to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).

The film 'HAQ' is said to be based on the 1985 Supreme Court case Mohd. Ahmed Khan vs Shah Bano Begum, one of India's landmark cases concerning women's rights and maintenance laws.

The Mohd. Ahmed Khan vs Shah Bano Begum case, also known as the Shah Bano maintenance case, is considered a legal milestone in the battle for the protection of the rights of Muslim women in India. In 1978, Shah Bano (62) filed a petition in the Indore court seeking maintenance from her divorced husband, Mohammed Ahmed Khan, an affluent and well-known lawyer.

The two had married in 1932 and had five children: three sons and two daughters.

In 1985, the Supreme Court ruled that Shah Bano was entitled to maintenance under Section 125. However, a year later, the Rajiv Gandhi government introduced legislation to nullify the court verdict.

Directed by Suparn S. Verma, 'HAQ' also features Vartika Singh, Danish Husain, Sheeba Chadha, and Aseem Hattangady in prominent roles.

Made under the banner of Junglee Pictures, the film is produced by Vineet Jain, Vishal Gurnani, Juhi Parekh Mehta, and Harman Baweja. It is slated for a November 7 release.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Important stories need to be told, but not at the cost of someone's privacy. The filmmakers should have consulted the family first. Shah Bano's struggle was real and personal, not just content for entertainment.
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Arjun K
While I appreciate films that highlight important legal battles, the timing of this legal notice is interesting - just weeks before release. Could this be a publicity stunt? Either way, the court will decide what's right.
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Sarah B
As someone who studied this case in law school, I'm conflicted. The Shah Bano judgment was revolutionary for women's rights in India. But the family's feelings matter too. Hope they find a middle ground.
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Karthik V
Bollywood needs to learn that real people's lives are not their property. The family has every right to protect their mother's legacy. This case shaped Indian feminism and deserves respectful treatment, not commercialization. 👏
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Michael C
Interesting legal battle ahead! The right to freedom of expression vs right to privacy. Both sides have valid points. Let's see how the courts handle this sensitive matter.

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