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KANGANA RANAUT

‘Emergency’ witnesses slow start, gets

good reviews and sparks protests too

Directed by the ‘Queen’ actress herself, the film revolves around the historic Emergency period

declared by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi from 1975 to 1977

OUR BUREAU able--no one else could have played
this role better. I’m excited to see the
Mumbai
second half.”
he much-awaited and delayed Kanpur also saw similar respons-
film Emergency, directed by es at theatres from fans, where they
TKangana Ranaut is finally in had great things to say about the
the theatres. The film delves into the movie. “This is an outstanding film.
Emergency imposed by Prime Minis- Kangana Ranaut has done a fantas-
ter Indira Gandhi for 21 months from tic job as both an actress and director.
1975 to 1977, and its aftermath. It Her performance as Indira Gandhi is
stars Kangana in the lead role. Apart exceptional,” said a fan named Gar-
from her, the film also stars Anupam vit, after watching the film. Another
Kher and Shreyas Talpade in major fan, Rajkumar, added, “The film is
roles. Directed by the ‘Queen’ actress very well-made. I hope Kangana cre-
herself, the film revolves around the ates more amazing movies like this in
historic Emergency period declared the future.”
by former Prime Minister Indira The political drama also stars the
Gandhi from 1975 to 1977. late Satish Kaushik.
The film sparked a row since its Ahead of the release of the film,
trailer was launched last year. Now, Anupam Kher celebrated the legacy
protests are going on in some parts of of the late actor Satish Kaushik by
the country against the film. Actress sharing his transformation for the
and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut called role of former Deputy Prime Minis-
the ongoing protest against the re- ter of India, Jagjivan Ram in the film.
lease of her film ‘Emergency’ a “com- Taking to his Instagram handle, An-
plete harassment of art and the artist.” upam Kher shared a video in which
The protest is spearheaded by actor Satish was seen talking about
the Shiromani Gurdwara Parband- his role in the film.
hak Committee (SGPC), an apex Directed by Kangana Ranaut,
governing body which manages his- the film also stars Anupam Kher and
toric gurudwaras in Punjab, Haryana, Shreyas Talpade in prominent roles,
Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh. along with Satish Kaushik.
Kangana who is also serving as a In the video, Satish called him-
Member of Parliament from Mandi, BJP MP and actor-director Kangana Ranaut at the special screening of self lucky to have been given the op-
Himachal Pradesh labelled the ongo- her film ‘Emergency’ in Mumbai on Thursday (ANI) portunity to portray Jagjivan Ram.
ing protest in Punjab as propaganda He also praised Kangana Ranaut’s
to tarnish her image and harm her directorial skills, calling her an “ac-
film ‘Emergency.’ lie and propaganda to tarnish my im- “The first half was really good. tor’s director.”
Replying to a tweet from MLA age and harm my film #Emergency” The characters have been portrayed The clip also featured his trans-
Sukhpal Singh Khaira calling for an Amid protest over the release of well, the cinematography is impres- formation makeup from actor Satish
immediate ban on the film Emergen- the film, security arrangements have sive, and the acting is excellent. So Kaushik to Jagjivan Ram. “Some-
cy, Kangana wrote, “This is complete been increased at the cinema halls in far, I’m enjoying it,” said Shyam Ku- time as an actor when you are given
harassment of art and the artist, from Amritsar. mar, a moviegoer. an opportunity to play the role of a
Punjab many cities are reporting that While the political drama had a Another viewer, Nikhil, who was renowned personality then it invites
these people are not allowing Emer- slow opening at the box office as per equally impressed, said, “The film a dilemma of how to approach the
gency to be screened. I have utmost early estimates, it has received posi- has shown events up to 1975 so far, role. Shall I put some of myself into it
respect for all religions and after tive feedback from viewers. and it’s amazing. It’s a must-watch or shall I act as per what the audience
studying and growing up in Chandi- In Himachal Pradesh’s Shimla, for the younger generation to under- has seen or read before about him. I
garh I have closely observed and fol- moviegoers shared their thoughts af- stand India’s past. Kangana Ma’am’s feel so lucky to play the role of Jag-
lowed Sikh religion. This is a complete ter watching the first half of the film. portrayal of Indira Gandhi is unbeat- jivan Ram in the ‘Emergency.’

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