Emraan Hashmi begins shooting for Suparn Varma's Shah Bano drama
What's the story
Emraan Hashmi has commenced filming for Suparn Varma's upcoming courtroom drama based on the Shah Bano case.
The actor will play Bano's husband, whose stance on the case sparked intense political and legal debates.
An industry source revealed to ETimes, "Emraan and other unit members are shooting in Lucknow for the project."
The film also stars Yami Gautam in a key role.
Importance of the case
'A very landmark ruling...'
Speaking about the case, the source added, "It is a historical case about Shah Bano who fought for her alimony and won in the Supreme Court. It is a very landmark ruling and its after-effects are still felt to date."
"It is an important story that needs to be told today. Human Rights are the most important; we as people have our fundamental rights, and they need to be fought for and they need to be kind of talked about."
Landmark ruling
An overview of the case
To recall, the Shah Bano case was a landmark case in India regarding Muslim women's rights to receive maintenance after divorce.
In 1978, after her husband divorced her under Islamic law, Bano sought financial support through Indian law.
The Supreme Court ruled in her favor in 1985; however, the decision was opposed by some Muslim groups.
Later, the government passed a law that effectively overturned the ruling.