Junglee Pictures, a film development, production, and distribution studio under The Times Group, hosted a special screening of its upcoming film Haq, directed by Suparn S Varma at The Chanakya Mall in New Delhi.Starring Yami Gautam Dhar and Emraan Hashmi in compelling lead roles, Haq draws inspiration from a landmark Supreme Court judgment. The film is a gripping courtroom drama that delves into the clash between personal faith and secular law, challenging entrenched notions of patriarchy and power while celebrating justice and equality. Written by Reshu Nath, Haq is designed to move hearts, spark conversation, and keep audiences on edge till the very end.Produced by Junglee Pictures, in association with Insomnia Films and Baweja Studios, Haq marks
the debut of Vartika Singh in a pivotal, plot-twisting role, alongside stellar performances by Sheeba Chaddha, Danish Hussain, and Aseem Hattangady.
Haq screening in Delhi
The screening was graced by Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas; Shri Kiren Rijiju, Union Minister of Minority Affairs; VK Saxena, Delhi Lieutenant Governor; D.Y. Chandrachud, Former Chief Justice of India and Mr. Vineet Jain, Managing Director, The Times Group, along with eminent legal luminaries and corporate leaders.Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, commented on the same, “We have certainly come a long way. We talk about Nari Shakti — it's such a powerful message. The message of this movie, the star cast — it's a beautiful production. It is cinematic excellence. Reform had to come from within the community. Some of what you see in the second half, I think, is about seeking justice and denial. This is a powerful message, as this is a quest for justice. It's not about women empowerment but about getting justice when it’s denied because of personal laws. Everybody should see this movie.”Shri Kiren Rijiju, Union Minister of Minority Affairs said, “I must congratulate Junglee Pictures for coming out with a beautiful project. The stars have done total justice to the roles they played. When Justice Chandrachud was Justice and we used to speak, I personally believed that women should not have to go to courts to seek justice. Things don’t need to come to this. I thank you for inviting me here. I am the Minister of Minority Affairs — there is work to be done. This should not be limited to a film; it’s an incident. Every Indian should watch it.”VK Saxena, Delhi Lieutenant Governor congratulated Mr. Vineet Jain, MD, The Times Group and said, “We have seen the first half as yet, but you can see that justice in the country is costly and difficult. Look at how she goes to court, and the court tells her to go to the Qazi - it was unfortunate. This won’t be eradicated until there is implementation of the UCC. I don’t want to associate it with a community, but there is a reality. The case is an eye-opener.”D.Y. Chandrachud, Former Chief Justice of India remarked, “This is an emotional and personal moment for me. The rights given to women can’t be taken away from them - these are rights given to them. It’s a vindication of someone who stood by the law. After he retired, he was threatened too. I hope wherever he is, he must be happy.”Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Vineet Jain, Managing Director, The Times Group, remarked, “There are two kinds of movies-entertaining and thought providing and still gives entertainment. Haq is one such movie.”Inspired by landmark legal milestones, the film’s narrative captures the relentless pursuit of truth within India’s judicial framework, while upholding the spirit of justice and the rights of women. Releasing in cinemas worldwide on 7th November, Haq is poised to be one of the year’s most talked-about fearless, relevant, and unforgettable films.