Kangana Ranaut: Got courage for Emergency because there is freedom of speech today
Actor-filmmaker Kangana Ranaut, awaiting the release of her much-discussed film Emergency, spoke to ANI about the challenges she faced during its making. She also shared her expectations for the political drama and expressed her excitement for its theatrical release.
Speaking to the news agency, Kangana Ranaut revealed that she faced numerous struggles to bring Emergency to release. She also mentioned that previous attempts to make films about the life of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi encountered similar challenges and setbacks.
Kangana said, “There was a lot of struggle. You must have seen that no one could ever make a film on Mrs. Gandhi (Indira Gandhi). There was a film, Kissa Kursi Ka. The director of that film had to commit suicide, and such a situation was created for him. We got the courage to do this film because there is freedom of speech today.”
She added, “We had to show this film to several communities, and it had to go through a lot of scrutiny. We have a lot of faith in our Constitution and the Censor Board, and we are happy and eager to show this film to the world. I had no idea that I would have to go through all of this while making my film, Emergency.”
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#WATCH | Mumbai: On her film Emergency, actress Kangana Ranaut says “There was a lot of struggle. You must have seen no one could ever make a film on Mrs Gandhi (Indira Gandhi)…There was a film ‘Kissa Kursi Ka’, Director of that film had to commit suicide and such a situation… pic.twitter.com/G1R8XKXDM3
— ANI (@ANI) January 7, 2025
After much anticipation, Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency has received censor clearance and is now scheduled for a theatrical release on January 17, 2025.
The film, set during the 1970s when the Emergency was declared, promises to offer a gripping exploration of one of the most pivotal and most spoken about chapters in Indian democracy.
Emergency features a powerful ensemble cast, including Anupam Kher, Mahima Chaudhary, Milind Soman, Shreyas Talpade, Vishak Nair, and the late Satish Kaushik.
