Emergency release: Censor board’s clear statement in HC – certificate will be given only if cuts are made, Kangana is also adamant

The release of Kangana Ranaut’s film ‘Emergency’ is likely to be delayed further. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) told the Bombay High Court on Thursday that it has no objection to the release of the film, but the makers will have to make some cuts in it. Interestingly, this reply of the censor board has come to the court when Kangana had clearly said in a recent interview that she would not make any cuts in any part of her film based on former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The actress even said that she has resolved that she will release ‘Emergency’ the way she has made it. Last week, a bench of Justice BP Colabawala and Firdaus Pooniwala had reprimanded the censor board and sought a reply on the release of ‘Emergency’. The court had said that the board should make up its mind and tell what its stand is on issuing a certificate to the film. The bench asked the censor board whether the CBFC could not remain neutral and needed to take a decision, otherwise it would amount to curbing freedom of expression.

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The censor board said that some cuts will be made, only then the film will be released

The High Court had asked the Censor Board to take a decision on the release of the film by September 25. In such a situation, on Thursday, the bench asked the board what decision it has taken. CBFC lawyer Abhinav Chandrachud told the court, ‘The committee has suggested issuing a certificate to the film and making some cuts before releasing the film.’

Producer’s lawyer asked for time, next hearing on September 30

During the hearing on Thursday, senior advocate Sharan Jagtiani, appearing on behalf of the film’s co-producers Zee Studio, sought time from the court. he/she said that we need some time to decide whether cuts can be made in our film or not. After this, the court fixed September 30 as the date for the next hearing.

‘Emergency’ was to be released on 6 September

Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Emergency’ was scheduled to release on 6 September. She is playing the role of the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in it. It got postponed due to not getting a certificate from the censor board. In the last hearing, the producers of the film accused the censor board of deliberately obstructing the release of the film.

Sikh organizations have blamed ‘Emergency’

It is noteworthy that some Sikh organizations including Shiromani Akali Dal objected to the release of ‘Emergency’. Alleged that this film is presenting the Sikh community in a wrong way and historical facts have been tampered with. Interestingly, Kangana Ranaut is not only the lead actress of this film but is also its director and co-producer. She is also an MP of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party at the Center.