New Delhi: The release of Kangana Ranaut’s upcoming film “Emergency” has been delayed due to ongoing controversy surrounding its depiction of the Sikh community. Originally scheduled for September 6, the film’s release has been postponed as it awaits clearance from the Certification Board, which has requested additional cuts.
The trailer’s release sparked significant backlash in Punjab, prompting concerns that the film could incite communal tensions and spread misinformation. The Shiromani Akali Dal had previously issued a legal notice to the Board, arguing that the film’s portrayal of the Sikh community is both misleading and offensive, potentially harming Punjab’s social fabric and the nation at large.
In the notice sent on August 27, the party accused the film of targeting the Sikh community rather than offering a genuine critique of the Emergency period or Congress. They argued that the movie unfairly depicts the Sikh community in a negative light.
Kangana Ranaut has expressed her willingness to defend the film in court, stating her frustration with the pressures to censor significant historical events. “There is pressure on us to not show the assassination of Mrs. Gandhi, Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, and the Punjab riots. I don’t know what we will show then,” she posted on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Ranaut also conveyed her dismay at the current state of affairs, remarking, “This is an unbelievable time for me, and I am very sorry for this state of things in this country.”
