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Yami Gautam and Emraan Hashmi Team Up For Courtroom Drama on Shah Bano’s Case
Updated on: 23 April, 2025 03:26 PM IST |Amruta Karulkar
Yami Gautam, Shah Bano, and Emraan Hashmi
Get ready for a powerful cinematic experience as Yami Gautam and Emraan Hashmi join forces for an upcoming courtroom drama. This highly anticipated film draws inspiration from one of India`s most significant legal battles – the 1985 Shah Bano vs Ahmed Khan case. Coinciding with the 40th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court judgement, the filmmakers have announced that shooting for this intense drama is now complete.
However, Khan contested this, arguing that under Muslim Personal Law, his obligation ended after the iddat period (about three months post-divorce). This stance pitted secular law against religious personal law, sparking a nationwide debate.
Shah Bano`s battle was particularly remarkable given her circumstances. Shah Bano came from a background with no financial resources and a society that would not support her. She bravely challenged deeply ingrained misogynistic practices, often justified under the guise of religion.
What`s interesting is that this is a tale of a Muslim woman who came forward and fought against her husband, who himself was a lawyer. Her fight wasn`t just personal; it represented a larger struggle for justice and equality. She took the case to the Supreme Court, and all she had was the courage to achieve justice single-handedly.
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This verdict became a milestone in India`s constitutional history. It significantly impacted discussions on women`s rights, secularism, and the need for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC). Such was the power of the case that even today it is taught in law schools across the country and has aided several women of all faiths, religions, castes, and different socio-economic strata to get their rightful due and honour when a marriage gets embroiled in misogynistic laws.
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A source close to the project revealed, "Yami and Emraan are leading this impactful courtroom drama and have finished the shooting schedule. A lot of research has gone into the script to ensure authenticity, and the film boasts of several long and intense courtroom scenes. Yami plays Shah Bano, while Emraan’s character draws from Ahmed Khan."
Filmed extensively across locations in Uttar Pradesh like Lucknow, Kakori, and Sandila, the movie promises powerful portrayals. "The film promises intense performances and hard-hitting dialogues. The makers are eyeing a global release around October or November this year," adds the source, pointing towards a theatrical release in late 2025. This film aims to bring a pivotal moment in India`s socio-legal history to a new generation.
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The Landmark Case That Inspired the Film
The story centres around Shah Bano, a name synonymous with the fight for Muslim women`s rights in India. In 1978, at the age of 62, Shah Bano sought maintenance from her husband, Ahmed Khan, a prominent lawyer who divorced her after over four decades of marriage. She filed her plea under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), 1973, a secular law providing maintenance to divorced women unable to support themselves.However, Khan contested this, arguing that under Muslim Personal Law, his obligation ended after the iddat period (about three months post-divorce). This stance pitted secular law against religious personal law, sparking a nationwide debate.
Shah Bano`s battle was particularly remarkable given her circumstances. Shah Bano came from a background with no financial resources and a society that would not support her. She bravely challenged deeply ingrained misogynistic practices, often justified under the guise of religion.
What`s interesting is that this is a tale of a Muslim woman who came forward and fought against her husband, who himself was a lawyer. Her fight wasn`t just personal; it represented a larger struggle for justice and equality. She took the case to the Supreme Court, and all she had was the courage to achieve justice single-handedly.
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The Verdict and Its Lasting Impact
The case eventually reached the Supreme Court. In a historic 1985 ruling, the court upheld Shah Bano`s right to maintenance under the secular CrPC, reinforcing the principle that constitutional law protecting fundamental rights could take precedence over personal religious laws in such matters.This verdict became a milestone in India`s constitutional history. It significantly impacted discussions on women`s rights, secularism, and the need for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC). Such was the power of the case that even today it is taught in law schools across the country and has aided several women of all faiths, religions, castes, and different socio-economic strata to get their rightful due and honour when a marriage gets embroiled in misogynistic laws.
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Bringing the Story to the Screen
In the upcoming film, Yami Gautam steps into the shoes of Shah Bano, while Emraan Hashmi portrays a character inspired by her husband, Ahmed Khan. Directed by Suparn S Verma, known for Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai, this film marks the second installment in his planned courtroom trilogy.A source close to the project revealed, "Yami and Emraan are leading this impactful courtroom drama and have finished the shooting schedule. A lot of research has gone into the script to ensure authenticity, and the film boasts of several long and intense courtroom scenes. Yami plays Shah Bano, while Emraan’s character draws from Ahmed Khan."
Filmed extensively across locations in Uttar Pradesh like Lucknow, Kakori, and Sandila, the movie promises powerful portrayals. "The film promises intense performances and hard-hitting dialogues. The makers are eyeing a global release around October or November this year," adds the source, pointing towards a theatrical release in late 2025. This film aims to bring a pivotal moment in India`s socio-legal history to a new generation.
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