Yami Gautam Says No Cuts Made In Haq In UAE Censorship, Shares Who Can Watch The Movie: ‘It Is Not Here To Antagonise…’

Yami Gautam has confirmed that her upcoming movie, Haq, has not faced any censorship cuts in the United Arab Emirates. The actress further went on to say that the film has received a 15-plus age certification, which means people of maximum age groups can watch it. The star shared that the actress emphasised the movie aims to present its subject matter without causing any offence to any community. The movie also stars Emraan Hashmi in the lead role.

In an interview with Times Now, Yami Gautam said, “This is the first time I am sharing, ki is film ko (this film), UAE main in terms of censorship, there are no cuts and it is 15 plus. Meaning it is watchable for all. Toh agar waha koi problem nahi hai (If there are no problems there) that means this film is not here to antagonise anyone from any faith.” The uncut release of the film suggests that the content was deemed suitable for public exhibition by UAE authorities.

As per reports, Haq showcases the 1985 Supreme Court decision in the Mohd Ahmed Khan vs Shah Bano Begum case, which affirmed the entitlement of Muslim women to maintenance under Indian law. The story takes inspiration from Jigna Vora’s book 'Bano: Bharat Ki Beti'. The film follows the legal and personal struggles which culminated in the landmark judgement, that still remembered.

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