Emergency release delayed as BJP fears impact on poll prospects in Haryana: Zee to HC

In the film, Kangana Ranaut, who is also the co-producer and director of the film, is playing the role of former PM Indira Gandhi

by e4m Staff
Published: Sep 20, 2024 7:43 PM | 2 min read

Zee Entertainment, the co-producer of Kangana Ranaut’s film Emergency, has told the Bombay High Court that the Censor Board has been delaying clearance for the film because the BJP is worried that the film may harm its prospects in the Haryana elections, according to media reports.

In the film, Kangana Ranaut, who is also the co-producer and director of the film, is playing the role of former PM Indira Gandhi.

The film was earlier scheduled to release on September 6 but had to be stalled as a PIL was filed by members of the Sikh community before the Madhya Pradesh High Court. The court then ordered the Central Board of Film Certification to address representations made by the community.

Zee Studios has moved the Bombay High Court seeking relief. It stated that they were informed of the film's certification on August 29, but the CBFC failed to provide a physical copy of the certificate. The court had reportedly told the CBFC to consider all directions by September 18 without granting relief to the makers.

Media reports state that on Thursday, appearing for Zee, senior advocate Venkatesh Dhond reportedly said the film is seen as an anti-Sikh film and there is a sizable population of Sikhs in Haryana. He said the co-producer is a BJP MP and “they do not want a film which hurts the sentiments of certain communities by a BJP member”, Bar and Bench reported.