Shah Bano Case Film: Yami Gautam playing the iconic Shah Bano in her next?

Yami Gautam is set to star in a new film inspired by the Shah Bano case, a landmark legal battle in India that highlighted women's rights and challenged traditional Muslim personal law

The film, featuring Emraan Hashmi as Shah Bano's husband, promises to be a gripping drama that explores the intersection of religion, individual rights, and the role of the state in a democratic society

The Shah Bano case is a classic "David vs Goliath" story, where Shah Bano, a woman with limited resources, took on powerful religious and legal establishments to fight for her rights and set a precedent for women's claims post-divorce

This case is significant in Indian legal history, having influenced the discourse on women's rights and contributed to the ongoing conversation about the Uniform Civil Code in India

The film is directed by Suparn S Verma and is part of his courtroom trilogy following the success of "Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hain"

The movie is expected to have a major theatrical release across India and globally, with a release window around October/November 2025

The film has been shot in various locations across Lucknow and Uttar Pradesh, and its first filming schedule has recently been completed

Yami Gautam is building on her recent success with "Article 370," while Emraan Hashmi is also gearing up for his next release, a war film titled "Ground Zero"

The Shah Bano case continues to be a significant part of legal education in India, influencing many women across different faiths and socio-economic backgrounds to seek justice