
Actress Aditi Rao Hydari has publicly shared her admiration for the courtroom drama Haq — starring Yami Gautam Dhar and Emraan Hashmi — admitting she can’t stop thinking about the film’s compelling legal narrative and the depth of its performances. While the exact quote appeared in recent entertainment chatter, Hydari’s comments add to the growing appreciation of Haq among audiences and industry peers.
Haq — a courtroom drama inspired by the landmark Mohd. Ahmed Khan v. Shah Bano Begum Supreme Court judgment — first released theatrically in November 2025 and later reached a wider audience when it began streaming on Netflix from January 2, 2026. The film explores themes of justice, faith, gender rights, and personal dignity through the legal battle of its protagonist, earning attention for its restrained yet impactful portrayal of serious social issues.
Taking to her official Instagram handle, Aditi shared a story which read, "It's been a week since I watched Haq And I haven't stopped thinking about it. A film so beautifully crafted, directed, acted, written. An important story, told with dignity, vulnerability, strength, grace and rage all at once. It felt so real, so layered. Thank you Suparn Verma for this film, more power to you, this one is too special and so is your mind... always cheering for you. Greshunath your writing resonates so deeply that it made me pause the film weep buckets, and made my heart swell. Yami Gautam I'm a fan! I admire your choices, your work and and how you choose to work... no noise, just incredible conviction and craft. Thank you @therealemraan for adding your heft and sensitivity to this story. Thank you for backing stories like this @jungleepictures. This one is a gem, one that will shine forever."
Yami Gautam has been lauded for anchoring the emotional core of the story with depth and nuance, while Emraan Hashmi’s complementary performance has also been recognised for its strength and subtlety. Industry figures such as Alia Bhatt and Karan Johar have publicly praised Gautam’s work, with Bhatt calling herself a fan and Johar describing the film as “exceptionally empowering,” further fuelling conversation and interest around the project.
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Although Haq did not break box office records during its theatrical run, its transition to OTT has given it a second life, allowing its socially relevant narrative and emotionally grounded storytelling to reach a broader audience.
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