Kangana Ranaut Shares Video Amid CBFC Uncertainty Over ‘Emergency’: ‘Censor Board Members Are Receiving Threats

Ziya Khan August 31, 2024Last Updated: August 31, 2024

Kangana Ranaut, the actor and newly elected Member of Parliament, has recently addressed growing concerns regarding her upcoming film Emergency. In the film, she portrays former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, and she revealed that the project is facing significant challenges with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).In a video message shared on X (formerly Twitter), Ranaut clarified the situation, stating, “There are rumors that our film Emergency has received a censor certificate. This is not true. While our film was initially cleared, its certification has now been halted due to several threats.”

She further explained that both she and members of the CBFC have been receiving threats related to the film’s content. She indicated that there is pressure on the board to censor specific scenes, particularly those depicting Indira Gandhi’s assassination, the involvement of Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, and the Punjab riots. “The people at the censor board are also facing numerous threats. There is pressure on us not to show the assassination of Mrs. Gandhi, Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, and the Punjab riots. I don’t know what we will show then; it would be a blackout in the film. This is an unbelievable time for me, and I am very sorry for the state of things in this country,” she lamented.Originally scheduled for release on September 6, the film now faces an uncertain future. Earlier, the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) issued a legal notice to the CBFC, demanding a halt to the film’s release. The notice argues that the film could incite communal tensions and spread misinformation, particularly regarding the portrayal of the Sikh community.

As reported by NDTV, the legal notice sent on August 27 claims that the film’s depictions are misleading and harmful to the social cohesion of Punjab and the broader national community. “Such portrayals are not only misleading but also deeply offensive and damaging to the social fabric of Punjab and the entire nation. It is clear that Ranaut has chosen the subject of the Emergency not to make a genuine political or historical statement against Congress, but rather to target the Sikh community,” the notice stated. Check the video