As we all know, Kangana Ranaut is one of Bollywood’s most straightforward and fearless actresses. She is once again trending in the headlines, but this time, she’s very disappointed.
Her highly anticipated film ‘Emergency,’ which represents a significant chapter in Indian history, has been postponed yet again. This has left her feeling quite sad, and she is openly expressing her dissatisfaction with this strange situation, calling it an unfair setback.
In a recent interview, Kangana expressed deep disappointment over the delay in the release of ‘Emergency,’ which you can read about here: “Meri film pe hi Emergency lag gayi hai. Bahut hi nirashajanak ye sthiti hai. Main toh khair bahut hi zyada disappointed hu apne desh se, aur jo bhi haalaat hain,” Kangana said in Hindi. The English translation of her statement is, “An Emergency has been set on my film now. It’s a terrible situation. I am very disappointed with our nation and how things are evolving here.”
As you can see, her statement clearly reflects her frustration. She sees this not just as a delay but as a broader issue of censorship and control. For Kangana, it’s not just about her film; it’s about the freedom to tell stories that, in her view, can challenge the status quo. This is why she is feeling so deeply frustrated.
Now let me tell you about the film ‘Emergency.’ This movie aimed to represent an important moment in Indian history – the period when then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi imposed a state of emergency. Kangana highlighted that her film is based on true events, and she has taken great care to present these events accurately. The actress also pointed out that similar historical events have been shown in other films like ‘Indu Sarkar’ and ‘Sam Bahadur,’ but her film is facing many challenges, which is very disappointing for her.
Kangana questioned why her film, which she believes accurately represents history, is being repeatedly targeted. She also argues that the story told in ‘Emergency’ is not new, yet it has still faced controversy. Because of all these reasons, she is forced to wonder if there are deeper, possibly political, motives behind this opposition.
The controversy surrounding ‘Emergency’ took a major turn when the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) initially approved the film but later issued an order to revoke its censor certificate. According to Kangana, the committee’s decision to cancel the certificate was due to various requisitions filed against the film, claiming it targeted a specific community.
However, Kangana did not back down from addressing these claims. She claimed that while she remains fearless, those around her easily get scared. She then said, “We’ll keep telling those ridiculous stories otherwise. We’ll get scared by someone today, someone else tomorrow. People will keep scaring us because we get scared so easily. How much will we keep getting scared?”
Despite all these challenges, Kangana is highly determined to release ‘Emergency’ in its original, uncut form. She is committed to fighting in court to ensure that the entire content of the film remains intact, and she is not willing to compromise on its message in any way. You can read her statement here: “I’ve made this film with a lot of self-respect, which is why the CBFC can’t point out any contention. They’ve stalled my certificate, but I’m determined to release an uncut version of the film. I’ll fight in court and release an uncut version. I can’t show all of a sudden that Indira Gandhi died on her own at her home. I can’t show it like that.”
For Kangana, the integrity of the film ‘Emergency’ is highly important. She believes that altering the film to calm specific groups would not only disrespect history but also betray the trust she has placed in her audience.
‘Emergency’ is not just Kangana Ranaut’s film. It’s a project that brings together a talented cast and crew. The film features professional actors like Anupam Kher, Milind Soman, Shreyas Talpade, and the late Satish Kaushik. This production also has the support of top-notch companies like Manikarnika Films and Zee Studios.
