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Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency gets U/A certificate, no release date finalised yet: Report | Bollywood

The release of Kangana Ranaut‘s Emergency was recently postponed. The film was facing criticism from various Sikh organisations and not getting a green signal from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Now, as per India Today, the film has received a U/A certificate from CBFC, with a few cuts. Also read: ‘Emergency pe Emergency laggai’: All about the controversies surrounding Kangana Ranaut’s film Emergency was slated for release on September 6. Gets a green signal from CBFC As per the report, the clearance for the film comes with specific conditions. The makers have been told to edit out some scenes and add disclaimers for a few sequences. Quoting a source, the report stated, “CBFC has asked filmmakers to give disclaimers on historical events depicted in the film.” However, the release date of the film has not been finalised yet. The U/A certificate implies that the film can be viewed by people from different age groups, but with parental guidance. The film, as per several reports, was submitted for a review on July 8 to …

Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency Cleared With THESE Cuts, CBFC Seeks Fact-check On Historical Quotes | Deets

Emergency was supposed to hit theatres on Sept 6 but was postponed. Kangana Ranaut is not just playing the lead in Emergency but is also directing it. Before Kangana Ranaut’s film Emergency faced release delays due to controversy, it was approved for a ‘UA’ certificate by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) with the condition of three edits and providing factual sources for some historical quotes. These included statements by US President Richard Nixon about Indian women and Winston Churchill’s comment on Indians “breeding like rabbits,” as reported by The Sunday Express. A ‘UA’ rating means the film is suitable for viewing with parental guidance. The film was submitted for certification on July 8, and by August 8, weeks before Sikh groups called for a ban, the CBFC had listed 10 changes needed for approval. The committee asked the filmmakers to remove or change certain scenes, like one showing a soldier hitting an infant’s head and another of three women being beheaded during an attack on Bangladeshi refugees. They also requested that an expletive …

Kangana Ranaut reacts to Bombay HC ‘blasting CBFC’ for withholding certificate for Emergency | Bollywood

Sep 04, 2024 02:01 PM IST Emergency was scheduled to release on September 6. It will now be pushed back by two weeks. Actor-politician Kangana Ranaut has reacted after the Bombay High Court’s order on the delay in clearance of her upcoming film Emergency by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Taking to X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, Kangana shared a tweet by Live Law. (Also Read | Vivek Agnihotri says ‘cowards only censor what exposes their ugly face’ amid Emergency CBFC clearance delay) Kangana Ranaut’s debut directorial Emergency was scheduled to release on September 6. Kangana reacts to BHC order She wrote, “High court has blasted censor for illegally withholding the certificate of #emergency.” As per the news agency PTI, the court refused to pass any order in the wake of a directive by the Madhya Pradesh HC directing CBFC to consider objections to the movie before certifying it. What happened with Emergency? The film was scheduled to release on September 6 but will now be pushed back by two weeks as the …

Setback For Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Emergency’ In High Court, No Censor Certificate Yet

Mumbai: Kangana Ranaut’s movie ‘Emergency’, at the centre of a massive row after Sikh organisations opposed its release, got no relief from the Bombay High Court today. The court said it cannot ask the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to issue a certificate to the film’s makers as it would contradict a Madhya Pradesh High Court order. Despite the setback, the actor and BJP MP claimed a win in court. “High court has blasted censor for illegally withholding the certificate of #emergency,” she said in a post on X. The movie is co-produced by Ms Ranaut’s Manikarnika Films and Zee Studios. With the film earlier scheduled for a release on September 6, Zee Entertainment Enterprises approached the Bombay High Court, seeking a direction to Censor Board to issue the certificate that would clear the decks for the film’s release. The setback in Bombay High Court means that the movie is unlikely to release anytime soon. READ:“Sensitive Content”: Government Sources On Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Emergency‘ The movie, based on the Emergency imposed by the Indira Gandhi …

Vivek Agnihotri says ‘cowards only censor what exposes their ugly face’ amid Emergency CBFC clearance delay | Bollywood

Actor Kangana Ranaut has extended her support to filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri’s call for censorship on ‘TV debates, political speeches, and religious sermons’. He said that these are the ‘real sources of fake news’. This comes amid a delay in the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) clearance for Kangana’s upcoming film Emergency. (Also Read | Varun Grover supports Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency amid release delay) Vivek Agnihotri has spoken about censorship. Vivek talks about censorship amid Emergency row Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Vivek Agnihotri wrote, “CENSORSHIP: No creative expression should ever be censored—that’s my personal view. But if you still insist on censorship, why not start with TV debates, news programs, political speeches, and religious sermons? These are often the real sources of fake news, division, hate, and violence.” “If you feel it maligns you or hurts your sentiments, then you should develop some spine to take that criticism. If it doesn’t present your side, create something that presents your case. After all, cowards only censor what exposes their ugly face,” he also tweeted. Kangana …

‘Sensitive Content, Religious Sentiments Can’t Be Hurt’: Govt Sources On Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency

Curated By: Saurabh Verma Last Updated: September 02, 2024, 19:16 IST The Telangana Sikh Society delegation has demanded ban on the release of the film, ‘Emergency’, in the state. (Photo: Instagram) Ranaut portrays former prime minister Indira Gandhi in the film scheduled for release on September 6. However last week, she said her film is still stuck with the censor board contrary to reports that it has been cleared for release There is some sensitive content in actor Kangana Ranaut’s upcoming film ‘Emergency’, said top government sources, adding that religious sentiments cannot be hurt. “There is some sensitive content in the movie. Few religious organisations have raised concerns. Religious sentiments cannot be hurt,” government sources told CNN-News18. Ranaut, the BJP Lok Sabha MP from Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi, portrays former prime minister Indira Gandhi in the film scheduled for release on September 6. However last week, she said her film is still stuck with the censor board contrary to reports that it has been cleared for release. In a video message posted on X, the actor …

Varun Grover supports Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency amid release delay: ‘Censorship is never right’ | Bollywood

Sep 02, 2024 06:19 PM IST Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency is based on the life of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The film is facing criticism and calls of ban ahead of the release. Amid growing criticism and uncertainty around its release, Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency has found support from filmmaker Varun Grover. He has shared that it is tragic that the film tracing the events around the Emergency period is facing calls to prevent its release. Also read: ‘Emergency pe Emergency laggai’: All about the controversies surrounding Kangana Ranaut’s film Kangana Ranaut’s Indira Gandhi biopic Emergency has been pushed from its release date of September 6. Kangana’s Emergency has been postponed from its release date of September. It comes at a time when the film is facing criticism from various Sikh organisations for its portrayal of the community, and it is still awaiting clearance from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Varun supports The filmmaker took to social media to express his views and stress that censorship is not healthy in a society. “Censorship is …

‘Emergency pe Emergency laggai’: All about the controversies surrounding Kangana Ranaut’s film | Bollywood

From facing criticism from various Sikh organisations to still awaiting clearance from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), Kangana Ranaut‘s maiden solo directorial Emergency has been embroiled in controversies for some time now, leading to trouble in its release plan. Also read: Kangana Ranaut raises eyebrows ahead of Emergency: From rejecting Akshay and Ranbir’s films to ‘Ram Covid’ statement Kangana Ranaut’s Indira Gandhi biopic Emergency is mired in controversies. Kangana’s Emergency is based on the life of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. It has been pushed from its release date of September 6. Produced by Zee Studios and Manikarnika Films, the film is set against the backdrop of one of India’s most tumultuous political periods. Here’s everything you need to know about the stir around the film. No green signal from CBFC The film has been pushed, and Kangana claimed that the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) revoked its certificate post multiple petitions. Sometime back, while responding to a plea seeking revocation of the screening certificate, CBFC told the Punjab and Haryana high …

Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency Release Postponed Due To Pending CBFC Clearance | What We Know

The Telangana Sikh Society delegation has demanded ban on the release of the film, ‘Emergency’, in the state. (Photo: Instagram) Kangana Ranaut’s directorial release Emergency has been postponed, reportedly due to rising controversies that have led to a delay in certification. Kangana Ranaut’s directorial release Emergency has been postponed, reportedly due to rising controversies. Kangana Ranaut and Mandi Lok Sabha MP say the film’s approval was “stopped” because CBFC members got “threats.” A new release date hasn’t been set yet. In a video posted on X (formerly Twitter), Kangana, had said on Friday, “There are rumours doing the rounds that our film, Emergency, has been granted Censor certificate. This is not true. In fact, our film had been cleared but certification has been stopped because many threats were coming in. Death threats. The Censor Board members are getting threats. We are under pressure not to show the assassination of Indira Gandhi, not to show Bhindranwale, not to show the Punjab riots. I don’t know what will be left to show then… This is unbelievable for …

Kangana Ranaut raises eyebrows ahead of Emergency: From rejecting Akshay and Ranbir’s films to ‘Ram Covid’ statement

Actor and Member of Parliament, Kangana Ranaut is busy gearing up for the release of her next film Emergency. At the moment, she is neck-deep in a hectic promotional spree. Written, directed and produced by her, the biographical political action thriller is based on the 21-month period of the Indian Emergency. In the film, Kangana will be seen as Indira Gandhi, the former Prime Minister of India. Well, some statements made by the actor on this promotion spree has raised several eyebrows across the internet. May it be revelations about her acting career or her opinions. See for yourself: Ahead of her next release Emergency, Kangana Ranaut has been raising eyebrows with her statements Indira Gandhi’s assassination In a recent interview, Kangana opened up about Indira’s assassination. She stated: “Unfortunately, Indira Gandhi’s life was defined by Emergency. Because it had consequences. Her assassination is also, in a way, a consequence of that.” Here’s a clip of this interview- Reacting to the same, a social media user had tweeted: “MP @KanganaTeam in an interview says #IndiraGandhi’s …