Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut has agreed to make edits to her upcoming film ‘Emergency’ following a dispute with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The news comes after the CBFC raised concerns about the film’s content, prompting Ranaut to approach the Bombay High Court.
Kangana Ranaut’s film ‘Emergency’, facing delays due to certification issues, will be released after the CBFC’s revising committee suggested specific cuts. The film, a biographical drama starring Ranaut as former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, has faced criticism from Sikh organizations for its portrayal of the community and alleged historical inaccuracies. The Bombay High Court, after raising concerns over the CBFC’s inaction, has directed the board to reach a decision by September 25.
Kangana Ranaut’s upcoming film ‘Emergency’ has been embroiled in controversy due to delays in certification from the CBFC. The actress has criticized the censor board for the delays, while also lashing out at Rahul Gandhi for his comments about the Sikh community during his US visit. The film, a biographical political thriller about Indira Gandhi, has faced criticism from Sikh groups who allege historical inaccuracies.
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.
