Emergency: The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) informed the Bombay High Court that BJP MP Kangana Ranauts much-anticipated film Emergency could receive certification, provided certain suggested cuts are made. The film, based on the 1975 Emergency declared by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, is currently under review by the CBFCs revising committee.The Censor Boards response came after Zee Studios, the co-producer of the film, filed a plea requesting the censor certificate. Advocate Abhinav Chandrachud, representing the CBFC, told a bench of Justices BP Colabawalla and Firdosh Pooniwalla that the committee had recommended 11 modifications, including cuts and insertions. It is now up to the filmmakers to decide whether they will accept these changes or challenge them in court.Films release in limboThe Bombay High Court has adjourned the matter to September 30, leaving the final decision on the films release pending. The court had previously refused to compel the CBFC to immediately issue a certificate for Emergency.Controversy and calls for a banEmergency has sparked controversy, particularly within the Sikh community, who has raised concerns over the portrayal of their history in the film. These groups have called for a complete ban, citing inaccuracies in the depiction of events and figures. The films release has also faced backlash following Kangana Ranauts controversial remarks about the 2020-21 farmers protests, where she alleged that serious crimes took place at the protest sites.Kangana Ranaut has written, directed, and produced the political thriller, which delves into the life of Indira Gandhi and the 21-month period of Emergency she imposed from 1975 to 1977.
