Kangana Ranaut's 'Emergency' movie release delayed further. Decide in a week, Bombay High Court to censor board

The release of Kangana Ranaut's film Emergency has been pushed back further. The Bombay High Court today directed the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to make a decision on actor and Member of Parliament Kangana Ranaut's film Emergency by September 25th. This comes after a ruling by the court, where it clarified that it could not order the CBFC to issue the film’s certification due to a conflicting order from the Madhya Pradesh High Court.

The movie Emergency has found itself at the center of controversy, particularly after several Sikh organizations, including the Shiromani Akali Dal, raised objections to its portrayal of the Sikh community. These groups have accused the film of misrepresenting historical facts and mischaracterizing the community, leading to legal proceedings.

Emergency is produced by Zee Entertainment Enterprises and boasts a star-studded cast, including well-known actors such as Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, Vishak Nair, Mahima Chaudhry, and Milind Soman in key roles. Kangana Ranaut plays the lead role of former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.


The film, a biographical political thriller, focuses on a crucial period in Indian history—the 21-month emergency declared by Indira Gandhi from 1975 to 1977. This period still remains highly controversial in India’s political history.

Emergency was initially scheduled for release on September 6, but the controversies surrounding the film have delayed its release. The issues raised by various Sikh groups have not only brought the film under legal scrutiny but have also intensified public debates around the portrayal of historical figures and events in Indian cinema.