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News Topical, Digital Desk : Long confined to the image of a serial kisser, actor Emraan Hashmi has found freedom by playing diverse roles. He will now be seen playing a lawyer for the first time in the film Haq , inspired by the Shah Bano case. Emraan spoke on a variety of topics, including the film, uniform law, and eight-hour shifts.
Do you think there should be equal rights in the country?
Absolutely, our film's message is that justice is the same for everyone. When Shah Bano fought her case, she was fighting for justice. She wasn't just fighting for herself, but for future generations. That's why it's considered a landmark case. This film comes at a time when we're talking about a Uniform Civil Code.
Will this film help in bringing ease in the conflict that is being talked about with the Muslim Personal Law Board?
We're showing how this case unfolded. The film will be thought-provoking, as we raise some important questions. Only through such debates can change be achieved in society.
There's talk of eight-hour shifts. Have you ever worked fixed shifts?
The point being made is for some actresses who face increased difficulties after becoming mothers. I've been open. You can work 24 hours a day, but then you work like a robot. If there's a 12-hour shooting schedule, I can stretch it to 14. I've even shot 24 hours a day. That's not very favorable.
How was your preparation to become a lawyer?
I've seen many courtroom drama films and shows, and I like them. Director Suparn Verma said that there's a certain decorum and discipline to a courtroom. That works in some films, but we've kept it very realistic.
You said that Muslims should definitely see this film. Weren't you afraid that some sections might disagree with it?
I have to admit that not everyone will agree with your film. I can only speak from my perspective. I am a liberal Muslim. My wife is Hindu, while my mother was Christian. My son also worships and prays. It is a secular environment. When a viewer watches this film, they will see it from their traditional or conservative perspective. As a Muslim, when I read the script, I felt that it was a story of a woman's existence, a story of justice. This happens in our society. Our makers have a non-partisan perspective.
What does the film want to say?
It's holding a mirror to what happened; it's up to you how you view it. This case occurred in 1985. The country was divided into two parts: one on the side of personal faith, the other on the side of constitutional and secular rights. If that happened, then this is the DNA of our film. I'd say it's an introspection for men. Our male-dominated society, which puts women's self-respect at stake.
Awaarapan sequel is also coming...
There's an emotional connection to the original film. I didn't want to do a sequel just for the sake of doing it. The key question was how we would bring the character forward, since the first film had an ending. The sequel would have a logical way of addressing it.
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