Shah Bano Begum’s daughter and legal heir Siddika Begum Khan has approached the Madhya Pradesh High Court seeking a stay on the release of the upcoming film. RightStarring Emraan Hashmi and Yami Gautam and produced by Suparn S. The film, directed by Verma, is based on the landmark 1985 Supreme Court case Mohammed Ahmed Khan vs. Shah Bano Begum, which was pivotal in securing maintenance rights for divorced Muslim women in India.
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Scheduled to release on November 7, 2025 Right Siddika has come under judicial scrutiny with her claims that the filmmakers failed to obtain consent from Shah Bano’s legal heirs before depicting her personal life. The petition argues that the film distorts real-life personalities and private events, amounting to unauthorized commercial exploitation of Shah Bano’s legacy.
Siddika Begum’s petition states that the film causes emotional trauma to her mother by publicly showcasing her personal struggles, which may harm the family’s dignity and reputation. She claims that she inherited her mother’s moral and personality rights and that the unauthorized portrayal violates these rights.
During the hearing before Justice Prannoy Verma at the Indore bench, the makers of the film, represented by Junglee Films and other legal advisors, argued that Right It contains a disclaimer declaring it to be a work of fiction and not a biopic. He argued that this disclaimer exempted him from seeking consent from Shah Bano’s heirs.
The court responded by asking the filmmakers to place a disclaimer on record and explain their role in protecting privacy. Siddiqa’s lawyer stressed that the objection was not to the portrayal of the Supreme Court judgment, which is public record, but to the fictional portrayal of Shah Bano’s personal life and difficulties.
Furthermore, the petition highlights that the film potentially violates provisions under the Cinematograph Act, 1952, which prohibits certification of films that defame or violate privacy. The petition also seeks to cancel the censor certificate granted for the release of the film until proper consent is obtained from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
Siddiqa had earlier issued a legal notice to the makers, who had refused to apologize or take legal responsibility for the alleged lack of consent, prompting the court to intervene.
The High Court has adjourned the case for further hearing after reviewing the disclaimer and other arguments.
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