Kangana Ranaut’s much-anticipated film Emergency has faced several setbacks, including delays and censorship challenges. Initially set for a September 7 release, the film struggled to secure clearance from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). However, Kangana recently shared on X (formerly Twitter) that the movie has finally received its certification.
In her post, Kangana said, “We are glad to announce we have received the censor certificate for our movie Emergency, we will be announcing the release date soon. Thank you for your patience and support (Indian tricolour emoji).”
Emergency features Kangana portraying former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, focusing on the 21-month emergency period from 1975 to 1977. Kangana, who also produced and directed the film, accepted some of the cuts suggested by the CBFC to move forward with the certification.
Earlier, Kangana had accused the CBFC of halting the certification due to external threats. She claimed on X that board members had received death threats and were pressured to remove key scenes, including the assassination of Indira Gandhi, depictions of Bhindranwale, and the Punjab riots.
The film has also sparked controversy, particularly among Sikh organizations. The trailer drew strong reactions from groups like the Akal Takht and the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), who raised concerns about the film’s portrayal of Sikh history.
Emergency was initially scheduled for a November 2023 release, but it has been postponed several times, most recently to June 2024 and then September 6, 2024. Now that the CBFC has cleared the film, a new release date is expected to be announced soon.
The film also stars Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, Milind Soman, and the late Satish Kaushik in prominent roles.
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