Emraan Hashmi Yami Gautam starrer Haq clears censor boards worldwide ahead of release

Junglee Pictures’ upcoming drama Haq, headlined by Emraan Hashmi and Yami Gautam Dhar, has smoothly crossed one of the biggest pre-release checkpoints — global censor clearances. The film, inspired by the historic Shah Bano legal case, is set for release on 7 November 2025 and arrives with strong attention on its sensitive legal-drama theme..

As noted by trade analyst Taran Adarsh, these are the certification milestones.

India – Certified UA (13+) by the CBFC on 28 October 2025

UAE – Cleared with no cuts, rated 15+

Also cleared in the UK, Australia and New Zealand

'HAQ' CLEARED IN INDIA, UAE, UK, AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND... #JungleePictures' #Haq – starring #EmraanHashmi and #YamiGautamDhar – has received censor clearance in #India, #UAE, #UK, #Australia, and #NewZealand.

⭐️ #India: Certified UA 13+ by CBFC on 28 Oct 2025.
⭐️ #UAE:… pic.twitter.com/CaVeom53DY

— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) November 4, 2025

The UAE clearance — without any edits — has drawn attention, especially given the film’s social and religious sensitivity. Yami Gautam recently highlighted that passing scrutiny in the UAE signals the film’s balanced, non-provocative approach to its subject.“If there are no problems there, it means this film isn’t here to antagonise any faith,” Yami noted in a recent interaction.

Haq revisits the Shah Bano landmark case, one of India’s most pivotal legal battles around women’s rights and religious law. With themes rooted in justice, faith, and societal reform, the film walks a fine line — and its clean international clearances suggest a respectful treatment of the narrative.

Director Suparn Varma reportedly focuses on courtroom intensity, personal trauma, and ethical debate rather than sensationalism — a choice that seems to have helped the film earn regulatory approvals smoothly.

While the film has been cleared, controversy hasn’t stayed far. Shah Bano’s daughter reportedly issued a legal notice objecting to the use of her mother’s story without consent. As of now, the film’s release schedule remains unaffected.

With a UA in India — allowing teenagers to watch with guidance — and 15+ in UAE, the film is positioned for a wide audience.Haq now walks into release week with the credibility of global approvals, a quietly confident cast, and a topic that continues to resonate decades later. If early signals are anything to go by, this courtroom drama may well spark conversations not just in theatres, but beyond them.