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<\/p>\nKaran Johar took to Instagram to share a detailed and emotional review of HAQ after the film made its OTT debut on Netflix on January 2, 2026. The Yami Gautam Dhar and Emraan Hashmi starrer, which had released in theatres on November 7, found renewed attention following Johar\u2019s heartfelt note, where he admitted to regretting not watching the film on the big screen.<\/p>\n
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\u201cYami Gautam Dhar\u2026 I am fan for life\u201d: Karan Johar calls HAQ \u201cexceptionally empowering film\u201d in his review after its Netflix debut<\/p>\n
Calling HAQ an \u201cexceptionally empowering film,\u201d Johar revealed that the story of Shazia Bano left him deeply moved. He wrote that he was \u201cin a puddle of tears\u201d by the end and even clapped after the film concluded, adding that the experience left him speechless. He also lamented missing the theatrical viewing of what he described as a powerful cinematic achievement.<\/p>\n
Johar reserved his highest praise for Yami Gautam Dhar, stating that he had not been this affected by a performance in many years. He described her work as \u201cbrilliant, outstanding, and pathbreaking,\u201d while adding that even those words fell short. Highlighting her silences, stares, final monologue, and overall stance in the film, he called her performance a \u201cmaster class of craft and conviction,\u201d ending his note with \u201cSalute and Salaam\u201d and declaring himself a fan for life.<\/p>\n
The filmmaker also lauded director Suparn Verma for handling the subject with restraint and emotional clarity. According to Johar, Verma ensured that theatrics never overshadowed the emotion, allowing the strength of the characters to emerge through silence and control. He termed HAQ a \u201cbrilliant film\u201d shaped by assured direction.<\/p>\n
Emraan Hashmi\u2019s performance also earned strong appreciation, with Johar calling it the actor\u2019s career best. He noted how convincingly Hashmi portrayed an insensitive and entitled husband, adding that the audience\u2019s hatred for the character only underlined the effectiveness of the performance.<\/p>\n
Johar further applauded Junglee Pictures, producers Vineet Jain and Amrita Pandey, and writer Reshu Nath for backing and shaping what he described as a brave and important film with a strong narrative spine.<\/p>\n
Yami Gautam Dhar responded to Johar\u2019s post with an emotional comment, thanking him for his words and expressing her gratitude with \u201cutmost love.\u201d Saif Ali Khan\u2019s sister, Saba Pataudi, also joined the conversation, agreeing with Johar\u2019s assessment and praising Yami\u2019s performance along with the ensemble, calling the film deserving of a standing ovation. Filmmaker Siddharth P. Malhotra added that writer Reshu Nath was another hero of the film and deserved equal recognition for her work.<\/p>\n
Johar\u2019s review of HAQ continues a recent pattern where he has openly appreciated the work of his contemporaries. Just a week ago, he reviewed Ikkis, Dharmendra\u2019s final film that also marked the big-screen debut of Agastya Nanda and Simar Bhatia. In the past, he has penned similar notes for films like Saiyaara and Dhurandhar. At present, Johar is occupied with the campaign for Homebound, which has been shortlisted for the Oscars this year.<\/p>\n
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