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flag A film based on the 1980 Shah Bano case faces a legal challenge over claims it misrepresents Islamic law and invades privacy.

flag The film Haq, starring Yami Gautam and Emraan Hashmi and inspired by the 1980 Shah Bano case, faces a legal challenge ahead of its November 7, 2025 release. flag Shah Bano’s legal heirs, represented by advocate Tousif Warsi, have petitioned the Indore High Court to ban the film, alleging it misrepresents Sharia law, harms Muslim sentiments, and depicts private family matters without consent. flag They claim the filmmakers violated Shah Bano’s personality and publicity rights. flag The case, expected to be heard soon, highlights tensions over cultural sensitivity, consent, and the portrayal of historical legal cases in cinema.

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