Kangana Ranaut’s upcoming film “Emergency,” a biographical drama about former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, is facing significant legal and certification challenges. The film, which has stirred controversy among Sikh organizations, has led to a legal petition being filed by Zee Entertainment Enterprises in the Bombay High Court, seeking the release of its censor certificate.
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- Zee Entertainment Enterprises, co-producer of Kangana Ranaut’s film “Emergency,” has filed a petition in the Bombay High Court.
- The petition seeks a directive for the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to issue the film’s censor certificate.
- The petition alleges that the CBFC has arbitrarily and illegally withheld the certification of the film.
- According to the petition, the CBFC was ready with the certificate but has not issued it.
- The petition was presented before Justices B P Colabawalla and Firdosh Pooniwalla for an urgent hearing.
- The bench agreed to hear the petition on Wednesday.
- Kangana Ranaut, who directed and co-produced the film, has accused the CBFC of stalling certification to delay the release.
- Scheduled for release on September 6, the film is caught in controversy over its portrayal of historical events.
- Sikh organizations, including the Shiromani Akali Dal, have objected to the film, claiming it misrepresents the community and historical facts.
- The controversy intensified after the film’s trailer featured Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, leading to legal actions and strong reactions from Sikh groups.
