Kangana Ranaut’s new film, “Emergency,” which sheds light on a challenging time in India’s history, has finally received the green light from the censor board. The film, where Kangana portrays former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, was released in theaters on January 17. Despite this, it has met strong opposition from some members of the Sikh community in Punjab. In response to the backlash, Kangana took to social media to voice her frustrations.
The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has been vocal about its concerns, claiming that the film portrays the Sikh community in a negative light. They have even sent a letter to the Chief Minister of Punjab asking for the film to be banned, although there is currently no legal restriction on its release.
Kangana reacted strongly to a post from Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira, who indicated his support for the SGPC’s demands. In her X (formerly Twitter) post, she stated, “This is complete harassment of art and the artist. Cities in Punjab are reporting that these people aren’t allowing ‘Emergency’ to be screened. I respect all religions and, having grown up in Chandigarh, I have closely studied the Sikh religion. This is false propaganda aimed at damaging my image and harming my film.”
Supporting the SGPC protests, Khaira emphasized the need to ban the film, arguing that it could be harmful to the image of Sikhs and Punjab’s reputation. The SGPC continues to organize protests in various locations, working actively to prevent the film’s release in the state.
As the situation unfolds, both the film and the controversies surrounding it are capturing the attention of audiences and stirring conversations throughout the country.
