There’s finally a ray of sunshine for Kangana Ranaut’s movie Emergency. The movie which is initially scheduled to release on September 6 has been shelved due to the certificate of the Central Board of Film Certification getting denied to make some changes in the movie. On October 17, Ranaut shared the good news with her fans that the movie has finally got a Censor Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for screening and will announce its release date soon.
The news comes days after the movie’s production house Zee Studios noted to the Bombay High Court that they had agreed to make all the changes suggested by the board’s revising committee.
Check out Kangana’s reaction to getting the CBFC certificate.
Kangana Ranaut on Emergency’s release
Ranaut who is also directing the film wrote on social media, “We are glad to announce we have received the censor certificate for our movie Emergency, we will be announcing the release date soon. Thank you for your patience and support (sic).”
As per the sources, the board issued around 13 cuts and changes to the film in order to give it a U/A certificate. The revising committee also told the makers to make the modifications if they want to release it in theatres.
As for the cuts, it features a few violent scenes in reference to Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale as a ‘saint or sant’ in a dialogue.
After the obligations of several Sikh groups, the decision was reportedly made.
Days before this announcement a source of the film revealed to India Today that they are planning to release the film after the Punjab election.
“After agreeing to all the terms of CBFC (Central Board of Film Certification), the team will most likely release the film after the Punjab elections. The film is really close to everyone’s heart and the audience should get to watch the film.” the source noted, “So, after much consideration and not to hurt anyone’s sentiments, the whole team decided that once the elections are over, they will decide on a suitable day and release the film. Releasing the film during a calmer time seems the best decision for now.”
The plot of Emergency
The movie revolves around the time from June 1975 to March 1977 in India when then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi declared an emergency period.
Along With Kangna taking on the role of the late Mrs. Gandhi, the ensemble cast also features notable actors like Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, Milind Soman, Mahima Chaudhry, and the late actor Satish Kaushik.
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