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Exclusive | Suparn S Varma reveals if he’s directing Shiva Trilogy; Amish Tripathi says: ‘When a film does emerge…’

Exclusive | Suparn S Varma reveals if he’s directing Shiva Trilogy; Amish Tripathi says: ‘When a film does emerge…’

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After author Amish Tripathi shut down buzz of actor Ranveer Singh playing Lord Shiva in a film adaptation of The Immortals of Meluha, rumours of another project on the bestselling novel began doing the rounds. Reports claimed that filmmaker Suparn S Varma, who directed Yaami Gautam and Emraan Hashmi’s Haq (2025), has been doing research on the project since the last two years. But when we reached out to him, the director clarified that he is not a part of any new film being made on the topic. “No, I wish I was. I would love to be, but no,” shares Suparn. Suparn S Varma on rumours of him directing Shiva Trilogy Talking about the web series on the Shiva trilogy, announced back in 2022, which he was working on before, the director says, “No, I had worked on the book, Roy Price (US producer and former Amazon executive) had taken the rights and I spent two years working on the project, doing research. It is one of my favorite books and one of my …

Farah Khan Applauds Suparn S Varma’s HAQ, Calls The Film a Powerful Watch

Farah Khan Applauds Suparn S Varma’s HAQ, Calls The Film a Powerful Watch

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Farah Khan recently took to social media to praise Suparn S Varma directed HAQ. She called it a “powerful watch” and praised Emraan Hashmi and Yami Gautam for their performances. In her post, Farah applauded the performances and credited the actors for bringing authenticity and emotional weight to their characters. She noted, “#yamigautam get ready to receive every award! Outstanding performance…” She also commented, “@therealemraan ur best to date.” Junglee Pictures’ HAQ has been gaining rave reviews from the audience ever since its release on November 7, 2025. Now the movie has also released on OTT, giving audiences a chance to watch it again without going to the theatres. Our reviewer gave the movie 4.5 stars. He commented, “Haq is a reminder that clarity, reason and moral courage can indeed be cinematic. Watch it for its sincerity, for its grace, for its argument but above all, watch it for the performances that give this battle a beating, breathing human heart. And watch it because it believes that the Indian woman, regardless of faith, deserves the …

Haq director Suparn Varma reveals why he supports violence in Dhurandhar: ‘Stop beating down your own filmmakers!’

Haq director Suparn Varma reveals why he supports violence in Dhurandhar: ‘Stop beating down your own filmmakers!’

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Filmmaker Suparn S Varma, whose courtroom drama Haq, received critical and commercial acclaim, recently took to social media to question those who are questioning fellow filmmaker Aditya Dhar’s film Dhurandhar. Suparn accused some viewers of being biased towards action and violence in Indian cinema whereas they would appreciate it when presented by an international filmmaker. Suparn S Varma’s recent directorial Haq has got critical and commercial acclaim. In a candid chat with us, Suparn explained why he believes strongly about giving breathing space to all kinds of genres and respecting everyone’s cinematic lens. “I am of the opinion that everything is beautiful, so is violence. I mean Brian De Palma’s Scarface is a great example. We’ve grown up watching these films. Today, if a Marco is made, we love that film. That is also gory. There are all kinds of filmmakers all over the world who use violence, and Martin Scorsese has violence in his films. I mean, why beat him (Aditya Dhar) down? ,” questions Suparn. In Dhurandhar’s trailer Arjun Rampal’s character is seen …

HAQ director Suparn Varma hits back at criticism over Dhurandhar trailer

HAQ director Suparn Varma hits back at criticism over Dhurandhar trailer

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Ranveer Singh`s upcoming film Dhurandhar has become a hot topic of discussion even before its theatrical release. The action-packed trailer of the spy thriller is receiving all the love from the audience. However, there is also a select section of social media users who seem to be criticising the extreme and gory violence shown in the film. Amid mixed reactions online, director Suparn S Varma, who is currently basking in the success of his latest film `HAQ`, has reacted to the criticism. Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2025 in Goa, Varma described the responses as a “double standard” among audiences when it comes to violent films. He noted that when films from other countries showcase violence, “everybody loves the violence,” but similar appreciation is often not extended to Hindi cinema, even when the genre demands it. Varma said, “When a Marco comes out, everybody loves the violence. We see The Raid 1, The Raid 2, I`m talking about the Indonesian films by Gareth Evans, or …

Suparn Varma in Talks With Multiple Leading Studios After HAQ? Here’s What We Know

Suparn Varma in Talks With Multiple Leading Studios After HAQ? Here’s What We Know

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Suparn Varma’s film Haq is currently running in the theatres, and it has fetched him a lot of appreciation and acknowledgement. Now, we are getting to know that following the film’s positive reception, Suparn is on major production houses’ radars. Haq stars Emraan Hashmi, Yami Gautam and Vartika Singh and is based on real life events focusing on women’s rights and dignity. The director, who poured his life, craft and truth into the film, is now at the centre of heightened industry momentum, fielding calls and offers from major banners as well as premium producers. Industry chatter suggests that in just the last few days, multiple top-tier studios and big-budget production houses have initiated conversations with him. High-level meetings, narrations and exploratory discussions with A-list actors and leading producers are already underway. A well-placed industry source says, “After the success of Haq, Suparn is on every major producer’s radar. He has been in back-to-back meetings with top studios and leading actors. The industry recognises that he brings emotional depth and commercial strength, a rare combination. …

Haq should not be labelled as a ‘Muslim social drama’, says Suparn Verma: ‘Shazia-Iqbal could be Sunita-Aravind; I steered clear of triple talaq as…’ | Bollywood News

Haq should not be labelled as a ‘Muslim social drama’, says Suparn Verma: ‘Shazia-Iqbal could be Sunita-Aravind; I steered clear of triple talaq as…’ | Bollywood News

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Suparn Verma is back with a solo theatrical release 12 years after his 2013 psychological horror film, Aatma. Since then, most of his work has been on streaming, whether it’s season 2 of Raj & DK’s The Family Man on Prime Video India, two seasons of Rana Naidu on Netflix India, or season 1 of The Trial on JioHotstar. “When I was doing feature films, everyone used to say I’m too Hollywood. Streaming wanted you to be international in your approach, so it freed me from all the labels and pressures,” Suparn tells SCREEN in an exclusive interview. But his new film, Haq, boasts of an identity poles apart from the international appeal he’s best known for delivering. Inspired from the landmark Shah Bano case in the 1980s, Haq is a courtroom drama that revolves around Shazia (Yami Gautam), a Muslim mother of three who goes to court to claim her right to monthly maintenance from her lawyer-ex-husband Abbas (Emraan Hashmi). In this chat, Varma breaks down his film, decisions behind casting, influences on worldbuilding, …

Suparn Varma Exclusive Interview: ‘When it comes to Emraan, it was also breaking his image and forcing him to rediscover himself’

Suparn Varma Exclusive Interview: ‘When it comes to Emraan, it was also breaking his image and forcing him to rediscover himself’

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Emraan Hashmi and Yami Gautam starrer HAQ has been receiving a positive response from audiences after its release. Inspired by the Shah Bano vs Ahmad Khan case, HAQ is helmed by Suparn Varma, who previously proved his mettle with Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai, The Family Man Season 2, Rana Naidu, and others. In an exclusive interview with Pinkvilla, Suparn Varma shared insights on Yami Gautam and Emraan Hashmi’s nuanced performances, while expressing his excitement for The Family Man Season 3.  Excerpts from the interview: The Shah Bano case is such a vast subject that could easily be adapted into a web series. It must be very difficult for you and your team to compile all of it in a 2-hour 16-minute film. So, how did you decide what to keep in the movie and what to avoid? We went with the heart of Shazia Bano (a character inspired by Shah Bano). For me, it was a story of a marriage that went wrong. A domestic dispute that escalated into a national controversy. And when I …

Exclusive: Director Suparn Varma on Casting Emraan Hashmi in HAQ: “He Went in Fearlessly…”

Exclusive: Director Suparn Varma on Casting Emraan Hashmi in HAQ: “He Went in Fearlessly…”

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Suparn shared that Emraan was the first choice for this role. In fact, the director manifested the actor working on this project. “Emraan was the first choice where I kind of believe in manifestation. So, I really thought he would be ideal for it because the kind of panache and charm is remarkable. We have seen through the years, the intensity that he brings in all the high-intensity dramas would be a very interesting way to make him understand Abbas’ character. And when I met him and told him the idea, he loved it.” The director also shared, “He had certain questions. I asked him to read the script as all my answers are in it. In four hours after the meeting, he read the script and called me. He had a few doubts. But I only asked him to trust me and he was onboard in no time.” “It was he who went in fearlessly. He asked me not to play shy with him. He told me he wants to go all out. He …

Team Haq – Yami Gautam, Suparn Verma back 8-hour shift demand on film sets

Team Haq – Yami Gautam, Suparn Verma back 8-hour shift demand on film sets

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Actress Deepika Padukone’s exit from films such as Spirit and Kalki 2898 AD has sparked a debate on irregular working hours in the film industry. Reports suggested that she wanted an 8-hour working shift a new mother but the producers couldn’t meet her demands. Now, Haq actress Yami Gautam, who is also balancing motherhood and films, opened up about the same. During a conversation with Times Now News, Yami Gautam said, “To begin with, once a mother, always a mother. Regardless of whether you are employed or a stay-at-home parent, every mother is unique and does everything possible for her child. No one holds more importance to a mother than her child. Regarding my profession, the manner in which I select my scripts is entirely separate from my personal life.” The actress continued, “While we may desire a time limit like in other professions, our industry operates differently There are various factors, such as locations, permissions, and the involvement of other actors and technicians. Therefore, the idea of a time limit is quite subjective and …