Emraan Hashmi and Yami Gautam starrer Haq gained love soon after it was released in theatres in November last year, but soon after it premiered on Netflix earlier this month, it has been trending on the OTT
platform. As the movie continued to gain love on the digital platform, Emraan Hashmi spoke about the movie’s growing popularity.
Speaking to Free Press Journal, Emraan shared, “It feels great! All the love and acknowledgement that comes through a film always feels good. It is a very bold and brave film. Aisi filmein zyadatar hamare desh mein banti nahi hai. So, it feels great when that kind of film gets success and recognition. It is a film that will age well. It might have got average box office numbers. But, in the long run, people won’t remember numbers and figures; it is about the feeling that the film left you with.”
“Sometimes films have big box office numbers, but they leave you empty. It is like fast food, you might go and eat it, but it might give you an aching pain in your stomach. But a great meal is a great meal! I think Haq is a great dish served, and after 10–20 years, people will always look back at this landmark case and say, ‘woh film badhiya thi’,” the actor further added.
About Haq
Produced by Junglee Pictures in association with Insomnia Films and Baweja Studios, Haq continues the production house’s tradition of addressing powerful and socially relevant themes.Featuring Yami Gautam and Emraan Hashmi in compelling performances, the film delves into issues of gender and justice while sparking important conversations about India’s evolving socio-legal landscape.
Haq received largely positive reviews from all but failed to leave a mark at the box office. The film, which was made on a budget of Rs 40 crore, earned nearly Rs 30 crore.
Previously, Yami Gautam also spoke about Haq’s positive reviews and wrote on social media, “The power of ‘word of mouth’. No foul play or any gimmicks. Straight from our hearts to the audience. Even from a trade & media perspective, I feel a lot of positivity that they want a film like Haq to be a success. It’s a rarity, and I shall cherish this moment for life.”
