Today, On 30th September, Kangana Ranaut agreed to make cuts to her film Emergency, as informed by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to the Bombay High Court. Advocate Abhinav Chandrachud, representing the CBFC, made the submission before a Bench of Justices BP Colabawalla and Firdosh Pooniwalla.
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), On Monday, informed the Bombay High Court that Kangana Ranaut, the co-producer and lead actress of the movie Emergency, accepted the cuts proposed by the CBFC’s Revising Committee.
Advocate Abhinav Chandrachud, representing the CBFC, made this submission before the Bench of Justices BP Colabawalla and Firdosh Pooniwalla.
The Bombay High Court hearing a petition from Zee Studios, co-producers of the film Emergency, requesting the issuance of the censor certificate for the movie. This petition followed controversy surrounding allegations that the film misrepresents the Sikh community.
Last week, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) informed the court that the movie could be cleared for release after implementing certain cuts recommended by its Revising Committee.
During today’s hearing, Senior Advocate Sharan Jagtiani, representing Zee Studios, informed the court that Kangana Ranaut agreed to the proposed cuts. However, he mentioned the need for confirmation that no further changes would be required.
Advocate Abhinav Chandrachud, representing the CBFC, confirmed Ranaut’s acceptance of the cuts, adding that the suggested edits barely impacted the film’s duration.
He said,
“Milords, the cuts suggested don’t even touch a minute of the film. It’s just some words here and there,”
As Zee Studios sought further assurance, the Court adjourned the hearing until October 3, allowing both parties to seek necessary instructions.
The controversy surrounding Emergency erupted when certain factions of the Sikh community voiced objections to specific scenes in the film, accusing it of misrepresenting their beliefs and historical events. These protests led to widespread discussions about the content of the film and its portrayal of the political events surrounding India’s Emergency period.
In their plea, Zee Studios argued that they had been informed on August 29, 2023, that the film was eligible for certification. However, despite this notification, the CBFC had not yet issued a physical copy of the censor certificate, leading to the postponement of the film’s release.