Directed by Kangana Ranautemergency‘ which also stars the actress, has been in trouble for quite some time now. The film was supposed to release on September 6, however, it did not get a certificate from the Censor Board of Film Certification (CBFC) as they suggested some cuts. Thus, the release was delayed. Now, after a hearing on Thursday Bombay High CourtThe latest update is that CBFC has said that certification can be given only after certain deductions are made.
Kangana plays the role of Indira Gandhi in this biographical film based on the Emergency of 1975. The film came under controversy when some Sikh organizations, including Shiromani Akali Dal, objected to it, alleging that it misrepresented the community and misrepresented historical facts.
Last week, a division bench of Justices BP Colabawala and Firdaus Pooniwala had reprimanded the CBFC for not taking a decision on issuing a certificate for the film. When the matter went to court, the High Court directed the censor board to take a decision by September 25.
Now, according to PTI, CBFC counsel Abhinav Chandrachud told the court that the board’s revising committee has taken its decision. “The committee has suggested some cuts before issuing the certificate and releasing the film,” he said.
Production company Zee Entertainment has sought some time to decide whether cuts will be made or not. The matter has now been adjourned till September 30, when the next hearing will take place.
Earlier, Kangana had taken to social media to express her disappointment over the delay in the film’s release. She had also reacted to this on Shubhankar Mishra’s podcast and said, “Emergency has been imposed on my film. This is a very disappointing situation. I am very disappointed with my country and whatever the situation is. This has been imposed on my film as well, it is a sad situation and I am very disappointed with my country and whatever the situation is.”
