Lyricist Kaushal Kishore on emotional journey of composing music for Yami Gautam, Emraan Hashmi starrer Haq: 'I feel proud to be part of a project'

Renowned lyricist Kaushal Kishore, who has written hit songs in many genres, has recently discussed the creative difficulties and emotional depth of composing the music for his next film, Haq, a suspenseful courtroom drama starring Yami Gautam Dhar and Emraan Hashmi.

Kaushal Kishore, who worked closely with composer Vishal Bhai on the movie's album, recalls their ten-year creative partnership.

Kaushal Kishore shared, “Around 2013–2014, Vishal Bhai and I were in a recording studio, he was composing on the piano while I was writing the lyrics. Working on a solo film with him, which evolved over nearly 10–11 years, has been an incredibly emotional experience.”

He recalled, “We were in the studio when Vishal Bhai shared that we would be doing a full film together, and I was thrilled. We both poured our hearts into Haq, and seeing the audience shower immense love on the first song ‘Qubool’ fills me with gratitude.”

He also talked about the challenges of creating music for a socially sensitive subject and added, “We first decided to watch the film, and after seeing it, we knew we could truly invest our energy and emotions into it. Once audiences experience Haq, they’ll understand how integral the music is to the narrative.”

The lyricist continued, “The biggest challenge was to craft an album that not only complements the story but elevates its emotional core. The subject demanded music that is honest, soulful, and reflective of truth and struggle, not commercial in nature. Vishal Bhai and I took that as our creative challenge and strived to compose an album that captures the spirit of the film."

As he considers the sources of inspiration for the songs, Kaushal Kishore gives a sincere homage to Shah Bano, whose bravery shapes Haq's spirit.

He further noted, “All credit goes to Shah Bano, a woman who didn’t just fight her personal battle but became the voice for countless women across India, says Kaushal. I feel proud to be part of a project rooted in such a powerful story.”

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He continued talking about the film and added, “It’s an inspiring tale of strength and resilience, and our sincere effort has been to translate her journey into words and melody. Vishal Bhai has immersed himself deeply in the script, and I believe the music will leave a lasting impact while spreading awareness in society.”

Inspired by the actual Shah Bano case of the late 1970s, Haq tells the story of a woman who fought for her rights after her husband deserted her, a historic tale that changed the course of Indian judicial history.