Yami Gautam to play lead in film based on Shah Bano case, marks big screen comeback post-motherhood

Yami Gautam is all set to bring a powerful and historic story to life in her next film. After the massive success of her film Article 370 and giving birth to her child in May 2024, Yami is making her comeback with a deeply challenging project. She will portray Shah Bano Begum in a film based on the iconic 1985 Supreme Court case of Mohd. Ahmed Khan v. Shah Bano Begum. Excited about the role, Yami has already begun her preparations to embody the strength and resilience of the 62-year-old Muslim woman who fought a long legal battle for her rights.

Yami Gautam to star in film based on Shah Bano case

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The film dramatises the case of Shah Bano, who petitioned the Supreme Court for maintenance under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code after being divorced via triple talaq by her husband, Mohd. Ahmed Khan. He contested her claim, citing Muslim Personal Law, which requires maintenance only during the ‘iddat’ period. The seven-year legal battle culminated in April 1985, when the Supreme Court ruled in favour of Shah Bano. It marks as a significant moment in India’s legal and social history.

The film is being produced by Junglee Pictures in collaboration with Vishal Gurnani and Juhi Parekh Mehta of Insomnia Media. The project is directed by Suparn Varma, celebrated for his work on The Family Man Season 2 and more. Reshu Nath, whose credits include Bose: Dead or Alive and Broken but Beautiful, has written the script. With such a talented team, this film promises to bring the pivotal Shah Bano case to life.

Yami Gautam expressed her enthusiasm for returning to work with such a meaningful role. On the work front, the actress is also set to appear alongside Pratik Gandhi in the romantic comedy Dhoom Dhaam. Fans are eagerly awaiting her portrayal of Shah Bano, a story that remains as relevant today as it was four decades ago.

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