Yami Gautam Reveals No Cuts Made In Haq For UAE Release, Film Fit For 15 Plus: Not Meant To Antagonise... - EXCLUSIVE

Yami Gautam stars in the the upcoming film Haq, which also features Emraan Hashmi in a prominent role. The movie, which has already been surrounded by controversy, explores sensitive themes that have sparked discussion even before its release. Addressing the debates. For those unaware, Haq draws inspiration from the landmark Shah Bano case of 1985. In that historic legal battle, Shah Bano fought tirelessly for her right to maintenance after being divorced by her husband, Ahmed Khan. The case became a turning point in Indian legal and social history, highlighting women’s rights and the need for gender justice. In a recent interview with Zoom, Yami Gautam reveals no cuts have been made in Haq for its release in UAE and the movie is fit for 15

plus.

Yami Gautam on need for debate in society

In an exclusive chat with Times Now Editor-in-Chief Navika Kumar, Yami Gautam opened up about the importance of fostering clean, constructive debate in a society she described as increasingly divided and polarised. When asked about the necessity of debate in such a climate, Yami said, “Bilkul zarurat hai. Abhi hum Haq film ki baat kar rahe hai jo concept hai film ka, jo subject hai. Agar debate na ho aur discussion na ho — it’s dead, doesn’t mean anything then. So the fact ki debate hai, not with an intention that ki kuch controversy karte hai. Wo wala PR na aapko jarurat hai na humein jarurat hai. Humne ek simple kahani kahi jo hume laga ki kehni chahiye bator artist, humne wo kahi.”

Yami Gautam reveals not cuts made in Haq for UAE release

She elaborated and shared that no cuts have been made in Haq for UAE release and it carries a 15+ rating. “This is the first time I am sharing, ki is film ko 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 that means this film is not here to antagonise anyone from any faith. Isse bada evidence atleast bethe bethe bina film release ke toh dena thoda mushkil hai. You are not making film about one community.”ALSO READ: Emraan Hashmi, Yami Gautam Visit Supreme Court To Recreate Haq Poster

Yami Gautam on link between cinema and society

Yami also emphasised the dual influence between cinema and society. She noted, “Humare liye jitni janta humare sath judegi, it is business again right if you are running a business, so are we. We are kind of held together by this thread. Kayi baar cinema influence karta hai society ko, kayi baar society influence karti hai ki is subject par film banani chahiye — thoda overlap kahi na kahi kar raha hai aur achchi baat hai. Agar debate ya discussion nahi hoga toh badlaav kese aayega.”

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About Haq

Directed by Suparn S Varma, Haq also stars Vartika Singh, Danish Husain, Sheeba Chadha, and Aseem Hattangady in key roles. Produced under the banner of Junglee Pictures, the film is backed by Vineet Jain, Vishal Gurnani, Juhi Parekh Mehta, and Harman Baweja. Haq is slated for a theatrical release on November 7, 2025.