Haq (हक़)

Greetings!

It's an auspicious day for all our viewers.

We're going to finally interact with Shazia Bano.

Lately, we see you wearing black outfits. What's the reason behind it?

People are used to throwing all kinds of trash and ink at me

which you can't see on black.

Ms. Bano, you've waged a war

against triple talaq, women's rights,

against Abbas Khan and men like him.

What message would you like to share with all the women here?

Talk softly.

Think wisely.

Be very precise.

And if possible, just don't talk at all.

But you still stood up for yourself?

And it's been ten long years…

That you've been fighting for your justice.

I didn't wish to fight,

but I had no choice.

You may not like my response, but…

I was deeply in love with Abbas.

And that's exactly why this fight started.

What started as a marital conflict ten years ago,

escalated as a societal issue and then a spectacle for the community.

All I wanted was justice and the nation was…

Divided once again in two parts.

I still don't know where I went wrong.

I am Shazia Bano.

And my fight is for…

My rights.

Before we got married, Abbas and I used to interact through letters.

We met only once, and that too secretly.

I've fallen for this beautiful city of Sankhani.

It is not right for the priest's daughter to meet other men.

Have some respect for our traditions.

I'm getting married tomorrow.

So hurry up and say what you have to.

I have to get home.

Go tell your family…

You're mine, and I am yours.

I'm graced with a Koh-I-Noor From the heavens

Koh-I-Noor

We are now together

Forever and ever till eternity

I am yours

Look, my love

Your name is etched on my hands

All that is mine

I now surrender to you

My heart knows no limits

Every step leads to you

I'm mesmerized by your beauty

In your love's embrace, I lose myself

Your marriage to Abbas Khan, son of Late Junaid Khan,

has been finalized for a dower of 2000 rupees.

Do you consent to this marriage?

I do.

Do you accept?

I do.

Do you accept?

- I do. - I do.

All your conditions are accepted

I accept whatever you say

I accept every day and night

That comes with you

Look, my love

Your name is etched on my hands

All that is mine

I now surrender to you

What are we making?

Tomato halwa.

- It is sir's favorite dish. - Yes.

Why do we have three cookers?

One cooker's whistle is faulty, and the other's gasket is scorched.

And the third cooker's lid is blocked.

Why didn't we get it repaired then?

Well, sir has no patience for that.

He'd rather buy a new one.

Now that you're here, it's all yours to handle.

Well, it's my duty to pamper my new bride.

So today after work, I'll buy you a new cooker.

Then we'll have dinner.

And then, watch a movie.

- What do you think? - Sounds great.

But what about all this food here?

My heart knows no limits

Every step leads to you

I'm mesmerized by your beauty

In your love's embrace, I lose myself

I accept this bond

With all its trials and sorrows it has

I'm mesmerized by your beauty

In your love's embrace, I lose myself

Let there be any condition…

All your conditions are accepted

I accept whatever you say

I accept every day and night

That comes with you

I'm going to have a rose garden here.

I've ordered blue roses to plant here.

And here, I'll hang creepers. They'll look lovely.

That would make this wall stand out beautifully.

That's a fine idea, but we have a challenge with this shed here.

Because of this, the rose shrubs won't get sufficient light.

Right.

I didn't think that through.

Your neighbor Liyaqat has constructed this illegally.

So that the rainwater doesn't fall in his house.

Can't we demolish it?

Hey!

With whose permission are you doing this?!

Hey, get down!

- Get out of here! - Greetings!

I spoke to your wife, Saleema Bi.

Your shed is encroaching our space.

Who is she to make any decision regarding this?

And you, get out of here!

No. Brother, you stay there.

Liyaqat sir…

Please understand that your shed is encroaching on our property.

I want to plant roses here.

I don't care what you want to plant there!

Get down now, or I'll call the police.

- Get down! - Can you at least talk politely?

Saleema Bi, please tell him. How can he speak to us like this?

I'm talking to you calmly,

- and you've been yelling at us. - Hey, get down,

- or I'm calling the police now. - Get own!

- We will call the police! - Hey, just shut up all of you!

Is this your property that you will call the police?

It's not even been a year,

and you're already creating rifts over property.

I'm tolerating you out of respect for Abbas.

It's better you get inside now.

All your conditions are accepted

Did she really said that?

Yes, and she threatened to call the police.

Did she?

Yes! Is this some kind of a joke?

Oh God! I will speak to her.

Greetings!

- Greetings, Mr. Abbas! - Greetings!

How can Bano threaten police action over land she doesn't own?

Mr. Abbas, such mistakes happen. Let it go.

How can I let it go?

Just so we don't repeat this mistake,

I've transferred that land in my wife's name.

My love, from now on, if he even dares to raise his voice,

just call the police.

My married life was pretty ordinary. But to me,

it was no less than a dream.

After a year and a half of marriage, we welcomed our first child.

Qamran, our baby boy.

Our conversations

now revolved around poems, baby formula, and porridge.

Then we had our second child. Kaneez, our baby girl.

Amidst all the responsibilities of our daily life,

we didn't realize how quickly our children grew up.

Son, this is the holy place where our loved ones and elders are buried.

Let us offer a prayer for the peace of their souls.

Bring your palms together like this.

Very good.

The responsibilities of a growing family were weighing down on us.

So was Abbas's work that kept him away from us.

Not just at home, we spoke less even on the phone.

Those who once claimed

that Abbas's wife had cast a spell on him

began to notice the charm between us fading.

Sir, I need to go home next week.

My elder brother is getting married.

You have another brother?

No. It's my elder brother's second marriage.

Isn't he like 50?

Here's a small token from me and Bano.

Thank you.

Sir, there have been a few calls from your home.

Okay.

Please bring me the Shroff & Shroff file.

Okay.

Kaneez, are you scared?

You spoiled brats!

Is this what your mother is teaching you?

To play with a filthy dog?!

Dogs are considered taboo in Islam!

What kind of Muslims are being raised in this house?!

What nonsense is this!

Excuse me.

- Hello. - Hello, Abbas.

This Liyaqat is yelling again!

The kids are terrified!

Please handle them.

What do you mean by "handle them"?

I mean, handle them.

Stop calling me every two minutes.

You are aware of his behavior.

I can tolerate it,

- but if someone scolds our kids... - I'm busy.

Stop calling me over and over.

And if you call me again, I'll have the home phone disconnected.

I'm upset.