- By Ridhi Suri
- Sat, 31 Aug 2024 07:59 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Kangana Ranaut's upcoming political drama Emergency has stirred controversy due to its delicate subject matter. The film, which explores the life of former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, has faced delays from the CBFC, despite initially being given clearance. In a recent social media video, Kangana disclosed that her directorial debut is still awaiting certification from the censor board. The film, addressing the turbulent period of Indira Gandhi's leadership, has encountered unforeseen challenges due to its sensitive content, as Kangana mentioned in her post.
Although earlier reports indicated that Emergency had been cleared by the CBFC, Kangana Ranaut has revealed that the film's certification is currently stalled. Kangana revealed, "Kayi tarah ki afwahein udh rahi hain ki humari film Emergnecy ko censor certificate mil gaya hai. It is not true. In fact, humari film clear ho gayi thi lekin uski certification rok li gayi hai kyuki bohot zyada dhamkiyan aa rahi hain jaan se maaar dene ki censor waalo ko (There have been rumors circulating that my film Emergency has been certified by the Censor Board. This is not true. While our film did receive clearance from the CBFC, the certification was delayed due to numerous death threats against members of censor board)."
She further added, "Toh humpe ye pressure hai ki Mrs Gandhi ki assassination na dikhayein, Bhindrewala ko na dikhayein, Punjab riots na dikhayein. I don't know ki fir kya dikhayein ki film achanak se black out ho jaati hai (This has put pressure on us not to depict the assassination of Mrs Indira Gandhi, Bhindrawale, and the Punjab riots in the film. This raises the question - what can I actually show in the film? That the film blacks out all of a sudden.)"
"This is an unbelievable time for me and I am very sorry for the state of things in this country," she concluded.
#Emergency pic.twitter.com/Klko20kkqY
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) August 30, 2024
About Emergency
The film Emergency delves into politically sensitive themes that have generated significant debate. Directed by Kangana Ranaut, the film features a distinguished cast including Anupam Kher, Mahima Chaudhary, Milind Soman, Shreyas Talpade, Vishak Nair, and the late Satish Kaushik in key roles.
Set against the backdrop of the 1975 Emergency period in India, Ranaut stars as the former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The recently released trailer has captivated audiences by depicting young Indira’s relationship with her father, the late Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, and her journey into politics. It also portrays her handling of political conflicts and turmoil throughout her career.
The trailer offers glimpses into various historical events covered in the film, including the Emergency period, the Shimla Agreement, the rise of the Khalistan movement, and the JP Andolan.
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