Archive · 25 Jan 2026
Haq Finds Unexpected Success in Pakistan and Nigeria
Haq is a movie about a woman named Shazia who fights for her rights in a courtroom battle with her husband.
It's based on a real case in India.
The movie became very popular not just in India but also in Pakistan and Nigeria.
People in these countries liked how the movie talks about important issues like women's rights and marriage.
Many viewers felt the movie was very real and emotional.
It started big conversations about these topics in different countries.
The movie's success shows that these issues are important to many people around the world.
Haq, a courtroom drama inspired by the 1985 Shah Bano case, became a hit on Netflix in India, Pakistan, and Nigeria.
The film's themes of Muslim women's rights, marital justice, and patriarchy resonated strongly with audiences in these countries.
Haq topped the charts on Netflix in India, Pakistan, and Nigeria, with 4.5 million views in its second week alone.
Viewers in Pakistan praised the film's accurate portrayal of Islamic law and women's rights, contrasting it with local dramas.
In Nigeria, the film sparked conversations about misogyny and marital justice, with viewers expressing anger and frustration at the depicted issues.
- Who
- Director Suparn S Varma, actors Yami Gautam and Emraan Hashmi, and audiences in India, Pakistan, and Nigeria
- What
- The release and reception of the film Haq on Netflix
- When
- January 2, 2026
- Where
- India, Pakistan, and Nigeria
- Why
- The film resonates with themes of Muslim women's rights, marital justice, and patriarchy, which are universally relevant across these societies
- Release Date
- January 2, 2026
- Director
- Suparn S Varma
- Lead Actors
- Yami Gautam, Emraan Hashmi
- Netflix India Rank
- Number 1
- Netflix Pakistan Rank
- Number 1
- Netflix Nigeria Rank
- Number 1
- Views in Second Week
- 4.5 million
- Muslim Population in Nigeria
- 50 to 55 percent
