Kangana Emergency clears censor hurdles

'Emergency' Receives UA Certificate with Conditions: Release Date Still Uncertain

Kangana Ranaut's directorial venture "Emergency" has received a UA certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), but not without conditions. The board has mandated the removal of certain scenes and the inclusion of disclaimers in specific sequences, according to sources. These disclaimers are intended to clarify the film's portrayal of historical events.

While the UA certificate allows audiences of all ages to view the film with parental guidance, the release date remains unconfirmed. The film was initially slated for a September 6th release, but was postponed due to ongoing negotiations with the censor board.

"Emergency" faced controversy last month when various Sikh organizations, including the Akal Takht and the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, called for its ban, citing concerns about its depiction of the Sikh community. The organizations approached the censor board and even the court with their concerns.

In response to the delay, Kangana Ranaut shared a statement on X, expressing disappointment and citing the ongoing certification process as the reason for the postponement.

"Emergency" features a star-studded cast, including Anupam Kher and Shreyas Talpade, and explores the period of Indira Gandhi's Emergency rule in India.

With the UA certificate secured, albeit with revisions, the film's future hinges on the finalization of its release date.