India, Oct. 30 -- Actor Emraan Hashmi is set to appear in the legal drama Haq. Inspired by the Shah Bano Case, the film sees Emraan in the role of a noted lawyer, who is challenged by his estranged wife for maintenance. The film touches upon women's rights, and in a recent interview, Emraan called the film apt for today's times.

While speaking with ANI, the actor said that while the film shows an issue in the Muslim community, it is applicable to all men. "It's a story of a woman's voice. It's a story of equality. It's a story of a certain right to dignity. It's a story for men as well. I think these biases that men have in a patriarchal society, that we think it's a man's world, and we will do whatever we can, and it costs a woman her d...