Filmmaker Karan Johar has publicly expressed his profound admiration for the recently released legal drama 'Haq', starring Yami Gautam Dhar and Emraan Hashmi. Taking to Instagram, Johar posted a glowing review, stating that the film's narrative, inspired by the 1985 Shah Bano case, moved him to tears. He particularly lauded Yami Gautam's 'brilliant, outstanding, pathbreaking' performance, declaring himself a 'Yami fan for life'. Johar also regretted not watching the 'exceptionally empowering film' during its theatrical run, which commenced on November 7, 2025. This high praise from Karan Johar follows similar commendations from actress Alia Bhatt, who earlier hailed Yami Gautam's portrayal in 'Haq' as 'pure craft, heart and all things gold' and one of her 'top female performances of all time'. Bhatt had also personally called Gautam to express her appreciation. The film, directed by Suparn Varma, has garnered significant attention since its digital premiere on Netflix on January 2, 2026. 'Haq' swiftly climbed the streaming charts, debuting at the No. 1 spot in India and securing the No. 2 position globally on Netflix's Top 10 Non-English Films list. Its success extended to trending in the Top 10 across 14 countries, achieving the number one rank in five of them. The movie, which addresses a sensitive subject of a woman's fight for justice, has thus resonated strongly with both critics, industry peers, and a wide audience across various platforms.