Kangana Ranaut expresses disappointment over the delay of her film 'Emergency' and issues with the CBFC, saying, "This situation is very disheartening."
"Kangana Ranaut’s film *Emergency* faces delays as CBFC demands cuts. She expresses disappointment and vows to fight for an uncut release."
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Kangana Ranaut conveys her frustration regarding the postponement of her film Emergency and the challenges faced by the CBFC, stating, "This circumstance is truly disheartening." Overview: "Kangana Ranaut’s film Emergency encounters delay as the CBFC requests edits. She voices her discontent and pledges to advocate for a release without cuts." Kangana Ranaut’s newest Hindi film, Emergency, which she directed as well, was initially scheduled for a theatrical release on September 6. However, this eagerly awaited film is currently held up with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), which has yet to grant its approval for public screening. The censor board has suggested multiple cuts due to the film's delicate subject matter, postponing the Hindi movie’s release by a minimum of a week. In response to the postponement and CBFC challenges, Kangana Ranaut shared her feelings of disappointment on Shubhankar Mishra’s podcast, remarking, “An Emergency has been declared on my film too. It’s very unfortunate. I’m honestly quite let down by my country and the existing situation.” Kangana Ranaut highlighted that the incidents portrayed in her Hindi film had already been shown in other Hindi productions, like Madhur Bhandarkar’s Indu Sarkar (2017) and Sam Bahadur, released last year. For context, Emergency centers on the declaration of Emergency in India in 1975, with Kangana portraying Indira Gandhi in the film.
On Friday, Kangana Ranaut posted a video on social media, indicating that there was pressure to refrain from illustrating specific historical events and personalities, such as the assassination of Indira Gandhi and the Punjab riots. She is famous that the censor board was moreover accepting dangers concerning these disagreeable viewpoints in her Hindi film. During the same podcast, Kangana Ranaut asserted her readiness to pursue legal measures if necessary. She stated, “We’ll continue to recount those absurd tales otherwise. We’ll be intimidated by one group today and another tomorrow. People will keep alarming us because we’re so easily scared. How long can we keep being afraid? I’ve produced this film with immense pride, which is why the CBFC cannot raise any objections. They’ve delayed my certification, but I am resolute in releasing an uncut version. I refuse to portray Indira Gandhi as if her death occurred silently at home. I cannot depict it that way.” With Emergency, Kangana Ranaut persists in challenging conventions within Hindi cinema, standing steadfast in her vision and dedication to conveying genuine narratives in Hindi films.