Pakistan, April 27 -- Bollywood actor Yami Gautam drew widespread attention for her intensive preparation for the legal drama Haq, for which she studied the Holy Quran for four months. The detail was shared by filmmaker Suparn Verma during an interview with BBC Asian Network, highlighting the depth of research behind the film.

The project, which released in 2025, marked another significant chapter in Gautam's evolving career. Verma said Gautam had learned to read the Holy Quran and worked to understand Quranic Arabic to portray her character authentically. The film followed the story of Shazia Bano, a woman in 1970s India who challenged her husband in court after he refused to provide maintenance following a second marriage and divorce. ...