Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut has recently clarified that her upcoming solo directorial debut, ‘Emergency’, is not politically biased. The film is said to be a period drama and not a biopic, based on former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Amidst speculations and claims, she stated to another publication that the film is not aimed at showing any political party in a poor light or favoring any particular party.
Kangana Ranaut defends ‘Emergency’, nothing to do with elections
Ranaut refuted allegations that the release of ‘Emergency’ aligns with the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. She emphasized that the film has nothing to do with elections or any political party. She urged viewers to judge a person based on their actions, not their words.
When asked about the claims around Emergency, Kangana Ranaut said in Hindi, “If you want to know a person then go for his actions and not his words.” The interviewer chimed in, “But going by your actions, you are making the film. You are the director.” The actor replied, “Then you watch the film. The film will be released but I am not sure if it will be released around elections. It has nothing to do with elections and any political party also. I would also like to say that it is also an ode to our prime minister, who has been elected three times. It is her life story, whatever good and bad she did. Like I said, a woman is representative in her own right. But to already assume that I have favoured a (political party), this is a wrong perception.”
Emergency is a tribute to Indira Gandhi
‘Emergency‘ is a period drama based on the life of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. It is not a biopic but a representation of a significant time in Indian history. The film is an ode to Indira Gandhi, who has been elected three times as the Prime Minister of India.
Ranaut expressed her admiration for Indira Gandhi and shared insights from her research for the film. She found out how the former Prime Minister was bullied by Richard Nixon. She also praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for holding the torch of humanity and expressed pride in being an Indian.
Talking about the film, she also said that while doing research work for Emergency she found out that Indira Gandhi was ‘bullied’ in the past. She said, “Maine khud Emergency me Mrs Gandhi ki biopic me kaam kia hai. Nixon ne unhe kis tarah se treat kia tha, ki buri baat media me bola tha aur kitna bully kia tha unko(When I researched Indira Gandhi, I found out how she was bullied by Richard Nixon). But now, with violence and only with love, PM Modi is literally holding the torch of humanity. We, Indians feel so proud.”
My upcoming film 'Emergency' is an ode to our former Prime Minister Mrs. Indira Gandhi. A woman is a representative in her own right… People make wrong presumptions without knowing the truth: @KanganaTeam speaks #exclusively to @NavikaKumar
— TIMES NOW (@TimesNow) September 19, 2023
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About Emergency
The film marks the solo directorial debut of Kangana Ranaut. ‘Emergency‘ features Kangana playing the main lead supported by an ensemble cast including Anupam Kher, Milind Soman, Mahima Chaudhry, the late Satish Kaushik, and Shreyas Talpade. Written by Ritesh Shah of Dhakaad fame, the film was announced in 2021 and a teaser was released few months back. The film is scheduled for release on November 24, 2023.
A protector or a Dictator? Witness the darkest phase of our history when the leader of our nation declared a war on it’s people.
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) June 24, 2023
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