Kangana Ranaut’s highly anticipated film ‘Emergency’ has faced a significant delay after the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) demanded further cuts.
The film, which has been in the spotlight since the release of its trailer, has sparked controversy, particularly over its portrayal of the Sikh community.
The uproar intensified after the Shiromani Akali Dal sent a legal notice to the CBFC, urging the board to halt the film’s release. The notice, issued on August 27, claimed that ‘Emergency’ could “incite communal tensions” and “spread misinformation.” The party expressed concerns that the film’s depiction of the Sikh community is not only misleading but also “deeply offensive and damaging to the social fabric of Punjab and the entire nation.”
The legal notice further criticised Ranaut’s intentions behind the film, suggesting that the project does not aim to make a genuine political or historical statement against Congress, but instead appears to target the Sikh community. “Such depictions are not only misleading but also deeply offensive,” the notice stated, emphasizing the potential negative impact on communal harmony.
The allegations that ‘Emergency’ portrays the Sikh community in an “unjust and negative light” have added to the mounting pressure on the filmmakers and the CBFC. As a result, the film’s release has been postponed until the necessary cuts and modifications are made to address these concerns.
‘Emergency’ was due to be released on Friday 6th September.
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