Kangana Ranaut's 'Emergency' Praised by Nitin Gadkari at First Screening
The film, depicting India's 1975 Emergency, received high praise from the Union Minister after a rigorous six-month approval process by the censor board.
- Union Minister Nitin Gadkari attended the first screening of Kangana Ranaut's film 'Emergency' in Nagpur, praising its depiction of the 1975-1977 Emergency period under Indira Gandhi's leadership.
- Kangana Ranaut revealed that the film underwent six months of scrutiny by the CBFC, requiring extensive documentation before receiving approval.
- 'Emergency,' directed, produced, and written by Ranaut, features her as Indira Gandhi and includes performances by Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, and the late Satish Kaushik.
- Gadkari described the film as an accurate portrayal of the historical period and commended its authenticity and excellence in presenting this chapter of India's history.
- The film is set to release in theaters on January 17, 2025, with Ranaut urging audiences, particularly younger generations, to engage with its historical narrative.