New Delhi: Kangana Ranaut's film Emergency has received a "U/A" certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), subject to three cuts and the provision of accurate sources for any controversial historical references.
The CBFC recommended that the filmmakers remove or substitute specific images in two scenes that showed the Pakistani military attacking Bangladeshi refugees: one in which the soldier smashes the head of an infant, and another in which three women are beheaded.
In addition, once a leader in the movie died, a member of the audience yelled a curse, which the committee requested the filmmakers to alter. They have also requested that the last name of a family that is mentioned in a queue be changed.
The producers were also requested to furnish accurate information regarding a statement said by an actor portraying Nixon, which contained derogatory remarks directed towards Indian women, the New Indian Express reported.
Additionally, they had asked for the sources for all statistical data and research references that were presented in the movie. These included specifics about court rulings, information about Bangladeshi refugees, and permits to utilise archival footage of "Operation Bluestar."
After several delays, Emergency—which stars Kangana Ranaut as former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi—was finally set to release on September 6. Ranaut is also the film's director, writer, and co-producer.
On August 29, the filmmakers received an email informing them that the video had been certified. But no certificate was given, so they decided to file a complaint with the Bombay High Court.
Sikh organisations, such as the Shiromani Akali Dal, opposed to Emergency, accusing it of distorting the community and misrepresenting historical facts which led to a controversy around Emergency.