Shah Bano Begum’s grandson Zubair Ahmed Khan has expressed strong objection to the upcoming film. RightWhich is based on the landmark 1985 Supreme Court case Mohammad Ahmed Khan vs. Shah Bano Begum. Speaking to ANI, Zubair alleged that the film was made without the consent of Shah Bano’s family and the teaser ‘distorts’ several facts, which is a violation of the family’s right to privacy.
Shah Bano’s family criticizes Haq makers for ‘distorting facts’, alleges invasion of privacy: “If the film is based only on the case, then…”
Shah Bano, whose legal battle led to significant changes in maintenance laws for divorced Muslim women, remains a deeply private figure for the family. Zubair criticized the filmmakers for commercializing the family’s private struggles, allegedly without permission. “Whatever happens affects us as a family. They didn’t ask us anything,” he said.
He alleged inconsistencies in the teaser, saying, “A lot of facts are distorted in the teaser… This is our personal matter which has been given a commercial angle. Common people watching the film will think that it shows true events, but it is not so.”
Responding to a legal petition filed by his mother Siddiqa Begum Khan, seeking a stay on the release of the film. RightProducer’s lawyer Ajay Bagadia said that the film has a disclaimer which makes it clear that it is inspired by the Supreme Court judgment and the book titled ‘Bano, Bharat Ki Beti’. Bagadia emphasized that it is a fictional portrayal and is not bound to represent events factually. He also questioned the validity of the petitioner’s claim of being Shah Bano’s daughter and said there was no corroboration for it.
Zubair contested this defence, highlighting that the teaser conflicts with the stated premise of the film. He said that while the book focuses on the Supreme Court case, the film covers broader aspects of Shah Bano’s life that do not fall within the scope of case law. He told, “If the film is based only on the case then it should show the court proceedings. But in the teaser and trailer you can see that it is completely different from the real incident.”
The family’s legal notice had earlier urged the filmmakers to stop all publishing, screening, promotion and release activities RightAccused him of unauthorized use of personal life details.
the film RightSet to release on November 7, 2025, it stars Emraan Hashmi and Yami Gautam and is produced by Suparn S. under Junglee Pictures. Directed by Verma.
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