Kangana Ranaut's ‘Emergency’ makes fresh bid to hit theatres; Zee agrees to cut scenes

Zee Entertainment, co-producer of Kangana Ranaut's film Emergency, informed the Bombay High Court that it has agreed to the cuts suggested by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The producer requested two weeks to implement these edits, while the CBFC indicated that it would decide on the film's certification within the same timeframe.

The film, initially slated for a September 6 release, has faced delays due to ongoing issues with the CBFC regarding its certification. Last week, the CBFC communicated to the court that the movie could be released if certain cuts, as determined by the board's revising committee, were made.

During the hearing, senior counsel Sharan Jagtiani mentioned that negotiations were progressing between the CBFC and Ranaut's production company, Manikarnika Films. The matter was scheduled for further consideration by the court on Friday.


Emergency, a biographical drama depicting former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, has encountered controversy, particularly from Sikh organizations like the Shiromani Akali Dal, which accused it of misrepresenting historical facts. Zee Entertainment's plea to the High Court argued that the CBFC had already completed the certification process but was withholding the certificate.

Ranaut has publicly criticized the CBFC for allegedly delaying the certification to hinder the film's release, suggesting that political motivations tied to the upcoming Haryana elections were at play. The court also raised questions about why the ruling party, the BJP, would act against Ranaut, who is a member of the party.