The socially driven courtroom drama Haq, featuring powerful performances by Yami Gautam Dhar and Emraan Hashmi, is officially set for its digital premiere. After its theatrical run in November 2025, the film is ready to reach a much wider audience through streaming.
Haq Streaming Details
The makers have confirmed that Haq will begin streaming on Netflix from January 2, 2026.
The film arrives on OTT nearly eight weeks after its cinema release on November 7, 2025, giving it fresh life among viewers who missed it on the big screen.
With Netflix’s massive reach in India and overseas markets, Haq is expected to gain stronger traction among fans of courtroom and issue-based cinema.
What Is Haq About?
Directed by Suparn Verma, Haq is inspired by the historic Shah Bano case, one of India’s most important constitutional judgments that reshaped debates around women’s rights, personal laws, maintenance and constitutional values.
While not a direct retelling, the film draws deeply from the emotional and legal conflicts that defined that era.
At its heart is the story of Shazia Bano (Yami Gautam), whose husband Mohammad Abbas Khan (Emraan Hashmi) abandons her after taking a second wife. Her legal fight for maintenance under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code evolves into a national conversation on justice, gender equality and faith.
Performances That Anchor the Film
Yami Gautam Dhar delivers a restrained, deeply moving performance as Shazia, portraying quiet courage and inner strength.
Emraan Hashmi brings layered intensity to Advocate Mohammad Abbas Khan, a man torn between law, belief and personal conflict.
Sheeba Chaddha shines as Shazia’s lawyer Bela Jain, grounding the courtroom sequences with conviction and empathy.
Danish Husain adds emotional weight as Shazia’s father, capturing the helpless dignity of a parent watching his daughter fight an unjust system.
Critical Reception and Box Office
Despite a modest commercial run, Haq earned strong critical appreciation for mature storytelling, balanced handling of sensitive issues and performances, especially Yami Gautam’s.
Box Office Performance:
India Net Collection: Rs 19.62 crore
Worldwide Gross: Rs 28.68 crore
While not a blockbuster, the film steadily built a loyal audience through positive word-of-mouth.
Why the Netflix Release Matters
With its OTT debut, Haq is expected to ignite fresh discussions around women’s legal rights, the role of faith and law, and the evolving meaning of justice in modern India. Its digital availability ensures the film finally reaches the audience it was always meant for.
