Suparn Varma’s courtroom drama Haq, starring Yami Gautam and Emraan Hashmi, hit theatres on November 7 and has received a positive response from both critics and audiences.

However, despite the strong word of mouth, the film saw a slow start at the box office, collecting Rs 1.36 crore on its opening day, as per Sacnilk. The film is expected to pick up momentum over the weekend as appreciation continues to grow.

Inspired by the real-life legal battle of Shah Bano Begum, Haq sheds light on the historic 1985 Supreme Court case that granted divorced Muslim women the right to maintenance. The film’s release had recently drawn attention after the Madhya Pradesh High Court dismissed a petition filed by Shah Bano Begum’s daughter seeking a stay.

A part of India Today review reads, "The film

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