Mumbai, September 2, 2024 (Yes Punjab News)
Just days before the scheduled premiere of “Emergency,” actor Kangana Ranaut has accused the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) of deliberately delaying the film’s release by withholding its certification.
Meanwhile, the Madhya Pradesh High Court is scheduled to hear a plea on Monday from a Sikh organization that is seeking to halt the release of “Emergency.”
Ranaut, who portrays former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in the film, expressed her frustration and stated that she is prepared to take legal action if the CBFC does not approve the uncut version of her movie.
“An emergency has been imposed on my film as well. It’s a very disheartening situation. I am quite disappointed with our country and the current circumstances… How long are we going to be afraid? I made this film with a lot of self-respect, which is why the CBFC can’t find anything to object to. They’ve stalled my certification, but I’m committed to releasing the uncut version of the film. I’ll go to court if I have to,” she said during an interview with Shubhankar Mishra on his podcast.
A source revealed that the film is not being released on Friday as planned because the filmmakers have yet to receive the certification from the CBFC.
“Although the CBFC has listed a U/A certificate for the film on their website, the producers haven’t actually received the official copy. Every day, new cuts are being suggested, likely due to some kind of pressure. Kangana is fighting to maintain the integrity of the film,” the source stated.
