Beauty Queen Turned Actress: Vartika Singh Makes Bollywood Debut in ‘Haq’

Vartika Singh Transitions from Miss Universe India to Bollywood with Haq.

From gracing the pageant stage to stepping onto the silver screen, Vartika Singh, former Miss Universe India and acclaimed supermodel, is all set to make her Bollywood debut. She joins the star-studded cast of Haq, produced by Junglee Pictures in association with Insomnia Films and Baweja Studios, alongside Emraan Hashmi and Yami Gautam. The courtroom drama, based on Jigna Vora’s book Bano: Bharat ki Beti, is slated for a 7 November 2025 release.

Directed by Suparn Varma, Haq follows Emraan Hashmi as a sharp, determined lawyer, while Yami Gautam plays a pivotal role. Vartika Singh portrays a complex, emotionally layered character whose unpredictable arc forms a key part of the film’s narrative.

To bring depth and authenticity to her role, Vartika underwent rigorous preparation, including dialect coaching and improvisation workshops. These sessions helped her explore the subtleties of her character’s silences and emotions. Reports suggest her addition adds fresh energy to the ensemble cast.

A Story of Courage and Justice

Haq is inspired by the landmark Supreme Court case Mohd. Ahmed Khan vs. Shah Bano Begum. It tells the story of a woman who challenges societal norms and fights for her rights after being abandoned by her husband, sparking a nationwide conversation on faith, justice, and women’s empowerment.

Junglee Pictures’ official teaser introduces Shazia Bano, whose fight for justice lies at the heart of the film. The production notes:
“Haq is the story of one woman’s struggle for her rights, inspired by a landmark judgement that shaped India’s conversation on women and justice.”

Vartika Singh: From Beauty Queen to Actor

Born on 27 August 1993 in Lucknow, Vartika Singh is a celebrated model and pageant titleholder. She was crowned Miss Universe India 2019 and represented the country at the 68th Miss Universe pageant, ending India’s unplacement streak with a Top 20 finish. She previously won the Femina Miss India Grand International title in 2015.

Vartika studied at Canossa Convent School, earned a bachelor’s in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics from Isabella Thoburn College, and completed a master’s in Public Health from the University of Lucknow. Her modelling career gained prominence with a GQ India feature in 2016, where she was listed among the country’s hottest women. She also appeared in the Kingfisher bikini calendar and participated in the Kingfisher Model Hunt 2017.

Vartika is equally active in social causes. In 2018, she founded Pure Humans, a non-profit raising awareness about public health issues. She has partnered with the Uttar Pradesh government on tuberculosis campaigns and served as a Goodwill Ambassador for Smile Train India, supporting children born with cleft lip and palate.

She has also featured in music videos, including “Kishmish” (2019) by Ash King and Qaran, and “Saware” (2017) by Anupam Raag and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. With Haq, Vartika Singh makes the leap from pageantry and modelling into acting, marking the beginning of her journey in Bollywood.