In a heartwarming display of camaraderie, Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt recently extended her appreciation for fellow star Yami Gautam's powerful performance in the newly released courtroom drama, 'HAQ'. Bhatt not only personally called Gautam to express her admiration but also took to social media to publicly celebrate the actor's work.
A Public Declaration of Fandom
Alia Bhatt shared her thoughts on her Instagram story, posting a heartfelt note where she openly declared herself a fan of Yami Gautam. She praised Gautam's craft and dedication, writing a message that highlighted the depth of her appreciation for the performance.
"Queen @yamigautam you are pure craft, heart and all things gold for Haq! One of my top female performances of all time.. As I mentioned over the phone too..am a Yami fan waiting eagerly for all your work to once again charm and entertain us all," Bhatt's post read. This public endorsement from a top-tier contemporary added significant buzz around the film and Gautam's role.
Yami Gautam's Grateful Response
Touched by the gesture, Yami Gautam promptly responded by resharing Alia Bhatt's story on her own social media. She expressed her gratitude and admiration for Bhatt, highlighting the generosity behind the praise.
"It takes a brilliant actor & gem of a person herself to be so generous with her perspective! Have always admired your work & ethics, Alia! Such a heartfelt & honest conversation we had this morning! To many more of such moments & always rooting for one each other... celebrating this empowerment today & everyday!!!" Gautam wrote. This exchange underscored a positive trend of mutual support and celebration among artists in the industry.
Celebrity Praise and Film Details
With her supportive post, Alia Bhatt joined a growing list of celebrities who have applauded 'HAQ' and the compelling performances by its lead actors, Yami Gautam and Emraan Hashmi. Earlier, other stars like Kiara Advani and Sanjay Kapoor had also heaped praise on the film and Gautam's work.
The film 'HAQ' is based on the landmark 1985 Supreme Court judgement in Mohd. Ahmed Khan vs Shah Bano Begum, a pivotal case in Indian legal history concerning women's rights and maintenance laws. Directed by Suparn S Varma, the movie features a strong supporting cast including Vartika Singh, Danish Husain, Sheeba Chadha, and Aseem Hattangady.
Produced by Junglee Pictures and backed by Vineet Jain, Vishal Gurnani, Juhi Parekh Mehta, and Harman Baweja, 'Haq' was released in theatres on November 7, 2025. The film's subject matter and the powerful performances have positioned it as a significant cinematic conversation starter.
