'Emergency' Can Release With "Some Cuts": Censor Board

Actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut's new film, 'Emergency', can be released if certain cuts suggested by a panel are made, the Censor Board told the Bombay High Court on Thursday. 

The Censor Board's response came on a plea filed by Zee Studios, the co-producer of 'Emergency', seeking the release of the censor certificate for the film. Appearing for the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), advocate Abhinav Chandrachud told a bench of Justices BP Colabawalla and Firdosh Pooniwalla that the CBFC's revising committee suggested some cuts for the film.

Advocate Sharan Jagtiani, appearing on behalf of Zee, got a document that showed about 11 modifications to be done in the film before it is released. The 11 modifications suggested include some cuts and insertions to be done in the film. The filmmakers will now decide whether they will agree to these modifications or will challenge them. The High Court adjourned the matter to September 30 (Monday).

'Emergency' is a biographical political thriller that delves into the life of late former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, who imposed a 21-month Emergency period from 1975 to 1977. The film is written, directed and produced by Kangana Ranaut.

The movie was supposed to release on September 6, but ran into trouble after complaints of historical inaccuracies and misrepresenting the Sikh community. Its organizations have called for a complete ban on the movie.

Calls for a ban have intensified after Kangana Ranaut’s recent controversial comments regarding the farmers' protests and the now-withdrawn three farm laws.