The Chandigarh district court has issued a notice to Kangana Ranaut over her film Emergency, which is accused of tarnishing the image of the Sikh community. Advocate Ravinder Singh Bassi filed the application, alleging the film misrepresents and falsely accuses Sikhs.
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Chandigarh: A Chandigarh district court has issued a notice to actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut regarding her controversial film Emergency. The notice follows claims that the film, which portrays the political and historical events surrounding the 1975 Emergency in India, contains scenes that allegedly tarnish the image of the Sikh community.
The legal action against Ms. Ranaut has been initiated by Advocate Ravinder Singh Bassi, a former president of the District Bar Association. He filed an application in court, contending that Emergency misrepresents the Sikh community and makes false allegations against them.
“The actor has tried to tarnish the image of Sikhs in her film,”
– Bassi asserted, urging the court to take action.
According to the legal submission, the film allegedly presents an inaccurate and negative portrayal of the Sikh community. Advocate Bassi stressed that such portrayals can have far-reaching consequences, potentially causing damage to the dignity of Sikhs. He is seeking the registration of a case against Ms. Ranaut under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
This legal action is just one of many challenges Emergency has faced since its announcement. Various Sikh organizations, including the prominent political party Shiromani Akali Dal, have criticized the film for its alleged misrepresentation of the Sikh community. These groups claim that the movie twists historical facts, especially regarding the Sikh role and representation during the tumultuous period of the Emergency.
As the controversy swirls, Sikh leaders and advocates have called for corrective actions, with some demanding that the film be banned until the issues are resolved.
In the midst of the legal battle and public outrage, Kangana Ranaut has opened up about the personal and financial toll the movie has taken on her. During a recent interview, the actor revealed that the film’s release has been delayed multiple times due to censorship issues, significantly affecting her finances.
Reports have surfaced that Ms. Ranaut was forced to sell her property in Mumbai’s upscale Pali Hill area in Bandra for Rs.32 crore.
Confirming these reports, she stated-
“I invested my personal property in this film, which was set to be released in theaters. Since it’s not coming out, I may have to sell the property in tough times.”
Ms. Ranaut’s comments highlight the intense pressure she has faced while trying to bring her directorial venture to the big screen.
Emergency, a political drama directed by Kangana Ranaut, aims to explore the 1975 state of emergency declared by then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The film depicts the political turmoil and the far-reaching consequences that this period had on the country. Alongside Ms. Ranaut, who plays Indira Gandhi, the film features an ensemble cast including Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, Vishak Nair, Mahima Chaudhry, and Milind Soman.
Ms. Ranaut also co-wrote the script and co-produced the film under her production company, Manikarnika Films, in collaboration with Zee Studios. The movie, which was originally set to release last year, was delayed multiple times. Initially, the film’s release was pushed to June, and then to September 6, allegedly due to the timing of the Lok Sabha elections.
Despite these delays, the film has not yet received approval from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), casting further uncertainty over its release. The delays have reportedly caused frustration among the cast, crew, and investors, as the film’s release date remains unclear.
In an effort to expedite the release of Emergency, Zee Entertainment Enterprises, the film’s co-producer, approached the Bombay High Court earlier this month. They sought the court’s intervention to ensure that the film clears the CBFC’s certification process and can be released in cinemas.
However, the court did not grant any urgent relief to Zee Entertainment, meaning that the film is still awaiting clearance for public release. The Bombay High Court’s refusal to intervene has added another layer of complexity to the film’s already turbulent journey.
The court is set to address the matter again on December 5.
