Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 6: Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut announced on Friday that the release of her highly anticipated film 'Emergency' has been postponed.
She explained that the delay is due to the pending certification from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
In a post on X, she wrote, "With a heavy heart, I announce that my directorial 'Emergency' has been postponed. We are still waiting for the certification from the censor board. A new release date will be announced soon. Thanks for your understanding and patience."
On September 1, trade analyst Taran Adarsh also shared that the release of 'Emergency,' starring Kangana Ranaut, has been postponed.
"#BreakingNews... #Emergency postponed... Won't release on 6 Sept 2024. #ZeeStudios #KanganaRanaut," he posted on Instagram.
Initially, the film, where Ranaut portrays former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, was scheduled to be released on September 6. The biographical political thriller focuses on the life of Indira Gandhi, particularly the 21-month emergency period she imposed from 1975 to 1977.
The movie has faced several controversies, including opposition from various Sikh groups.
On Wednesday, the Bombay High Court stated it could not instruct the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to issue the film's certification, as doing so would contradict a prior order from the MP High Court. The court has asked the CBFC to make a decision by September 18, with the next hearing set for September 19.
Zee Entertainment Enterprises, the co-producer of 'Emergency,' had approached the Bombay High Court, seeking the release of the film and a censor certificate. A petition was filed, accusing the Censor Board of arbitrarily and unlawfully withholding the certificate. The MP High Court had previously directed the CBFC to consider representations from Sikh groups who had filed petitions.
After the Bombay High Court declined to order the certification of 'Emergency,' Kangana Ranaut expressed her frustration, stating that she had become a frequent target for criticism, which she attributes to the price one pays for attempting to 'awaken a sleeping nation.'
In another post on X, Kangana wrote, "Today, I have become everyone's favourite target. This is the price you pay for awakening this sleeping nation. They don't know what I’m talking about, they have no clue why I’m so concerned because they want peace, they don't want to take sides. They are cool, you know, chilled! Ha ha, wish that poor soldier on the border had the same privilege of being cool, wish he didn’t have to take sides and consider Pakistanis/Chinese his enemies. He is protecting you while you lust over terrorists or anti-nationals."
She continued, "Wish that young woman, whose only crime was being alone on the road and who was raped to pieces, had the same privilege of being gentle and loving towards humanity. But was her humanity reciprocated? Wish robbers and criminals were also shown the same love and affection like this cool, sleeping generation. But the truth of life is different. Don't worry, they are coming for you. If some of us also become 'cool' like you, they will get you, and then you will know the importance of 'uncool' people."
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