Yami Gautam's "Haq" Flops in Theaters, Becomes OTT Sensation on Netflix

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Yami Gautam's "Haq" Flops in Theaters, Becomes OTT Sensation on Netflix
- •Yami Gautam and Emraan Hashmi's film "Haq" failed to perform well in theaters, earning only 16.67 crore rupees against a budget of 40-42 crore rupees.
- •Despite its theatrical failure, "Haq" is now a major hit on OTT, trending at the top on Netflix and receiving an 8.2 IMDb rating.
- •The film is based on the true story of the Shah Bano case, depicting a Muslim woman's fight for maintenance and legal rights.
- •Yami Gautam's portrayal of Shazia Bano, a strong woman fighting for her rights, has been widely praised, with her reels going viral.
- •Directed by Supan S. Verma and inspired by Jigna Vora's book "Bano: Bharat Ki Beti," the film also features Emraan Hashmi as Abbas Khan.
Why It Matters: Yami Gautam's "Haq" proves that theatrical flops can find massive success and appreciation on OTT platforms.
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