Kangana Ranaut’s directorial debut ‘Emergency’, a biographical drama about Indira Gandhi’s life, has faced multiple delays due to objections raised by Sikh groups and the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The Bombay High Court has refused to intervene in the matter due to a directive from the Madhya Pradesh High Court, which directed the CBFC to review the objections before granting certification. The film’s release date has been pushed back by two weeks to September 18.
Zee Entertainment Enterprises, the co-producer of the upcoming biographical drama ‘Emergency’, has filed a petition in the Bombay High Court seeking the release of the film. The petition alleges that the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) is illegally withholding the censor certificate, causing a delay in the film’s release scheduled for September 6th. The film, starring Kangana Ranaut as former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, has faced opposition from Sikh organizations who claim the film misrepresents their community and distorts historical facts.
The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has issued a legal notice to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) demanding a ban on the release of Kangana Ranaut’s film ‘Emergency’ citing alleged historical inaccuracies and potential for communal tensions. The party claims the film misrepresents the Sikh community and promotes hatred. Meanwhile, Kangana Ranaut has alleged threats and pressure to censor the film, specifically regarding the depiction of Indira Gandhi’s assassination and the Punjab riots.
