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Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency Ban in Punjab, Protests in Canada & UK

Sanjana Bailwal2 years ago2 years ago1236 mins

Kangana Ranaut said that it was really sad that Emergency is not allowed to be screened in Punjab and asked people to watch the movie and then say something.

Actor Kangana Ranaut spoke about her recent film Emergency not releasing in Punjab. Taking to Instagram on Monday, Kangana shared a video where she also reacted to the protests taking place in Canada and Britain over her film. The video began with Kangana thanking the fans for the love they showed to Emergency.

Kangana on Emergency not releasing in Punjab

She said, “You have given so much love and respect to our film. We don’t have words to express our gratitude for the love.” She further added, “Lekin mere dil mein abhi bhi kuch dard hai. Punjab. Industry mein aesa kaha jata tha ki Punjab mein meri filmein sabse acha perform karti hai.”. Aur aaj ek din hai jab Punjab mein meri film ko release tak nahi hone diya jaraha hai (I still have pain in my heart. Punjab. It was said in the industry that my films perform the best in Punjab. And today, my film isn’t even being allowed to release there).”

Kangana talks about Protests and Attacks

She added, “Aese hi kuch humlein logo par woh Canada mein ya Britain mein bhi kiye jaraha hai. Kuch chote mote logo ne, kuch chuninda logo ne jo hai yeh aag lagayi huyi hai. Aur iss aag mein hum aur aap jal rahe hai (Some attacks are also taking place in Canada and Britain. A few people, some chosen ones, have started this fire. You and I are both burning in that fire).

“Doston mere film, mere vichaar aur mera desh ke prati kya lagav hai woh iss film se pradarshit hota hai. Aap yeh film dekh ke khud nirnaye lijiye kya yeh film hume jodti hai ya todti hai (My principles and my attachment towards my county are proven through this film. You watch the film and decide if it breaks us or brings us together),'” she concluded.

Ending, she says in the video, “I won’t say anything else. Thanks.” The video, posted on Kangana’s Twitter and Instagram handles, reads, ” Immense gratitude for all the love for Emergency. In Cinemas now.
Emergency was not screened at cinemas in Punjab the day it was released following state-wide protests by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee and Sikh organisations against the movie with many politicians calling for a ban. The SGPC, an apex gurdwara body, and several Sikh organisations held demonstrations against the movie outside cinemas, multiplexes and malls across the state.

About Emergency

Released on January 17, it is set in the period of emergency declared by Indira Gandhi for 21 months from 1975 to 1977. It became a very controversial and transformative chapter in Indian political history. The movie is about the political turbulence and social repercussion of emergency in the country, where Kangana has played the role of Indira Gandhi. The film also has Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, and late Satish Kaushik in important roles.

Emergency is a movie that explores India’s history of turmoil between 1975 and 1977 when Indira Gandhi declared a state of emergency with widespread censorship, political arrests, and suspension of civil liberties. Kangana Ranaut plays the role of late former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, portraying the woman who ruled the country in one of the most divisive times in its political history.

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