Chandigarh, September 18
A district court in Chandigarh has issued a notice to actress and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut while hearing a petition seeking to register an FIR against her over upcoming film ‘Emergency’.
The court will take up the matter again on December 5.
A petition was filed in the district court in Chandigarh by advocate and former President of the District Bar Association Ravinder Singh Bassi, demanding registration of FIR against Kangana Ranaut over her upcoming film ‘Emergency’.
The petitioner in his application said that Kangana Ranaut’s new film Emergency has “tried to tarnish the image of Sikhs”. In the petition, along with Kangana Ranaut, screen play writer of the movie, Ritesh Shah and Zee Studio have also been made respondents.
Bassi, in his application, said that Kangana’s film also features several false allegations against the community.
Earlier on September 6, actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut said that the release of her much-awaited film ‘Emergency’ has been postponed. The actor-turned-MP said that the delay was because of pending certification by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
Taking to X, she wrote, “With a heavy heart I announce that my directorial Emergency has been postponed, we are still waiting for the certification from censor board, new release date will be announced soon, thanks for your understanding and patience”
The movie, in which Ranaut portrays former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, was initially slated for release on September 6.The film, a biographical political thriller, delves into the life of Indira Gandhi, who imposed a 21-month emergency period from 1975 to 1977.
‘Emergency’ has been embroiled in controversies for some time now including facing backlash several Sikh groups.
The Bombay High Court on September 4, said that it is unable to direct the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to issue the certificate as it would contradict the MP High Court order.
The next hearing in the case is scheduled for September 19. Zee Entertainment Enterprises, the co-producer company of the ‘Emergency’, approached the Bombay High Court seeking the release of the film and a censor certificate.
A petition was filed in the Bombay High Court, claiming that the Censor Board had arbitrarily and illegally withheld the censor certificate of the film.
