Mumbai: Actor Emraan Hashmi, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film ‘Haq’, has said that actors love playing characters which are distant from their belief system.

The actor spoke with IANS ahead of the film’s release at a 5-star property in the Juhu area of Mumbai. ‘Haq’ is inspired from the landmark case of Mohd. Ahmed Khan v. Shah Bano Begum. Shah Bano, a 62-year-old Muslim woman, sought maintenance from her husband after being divorced through triple talaq. The Supreme Court ruled in her favor under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code, stating that maintenance applies to all citizens irrespective of religion.

Emraan essays the role inspired by Mohd. Ahmed Khan, a lawyer, in the film. The character is far off from his personal beliefs and world view. When asked

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