Amid the ongoing controversy around actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut’s directorial film Emergency, the Bombay Hogh Court on Thursday asked the Central Board of Film Certification (CBCF) to decide on the release of the movie by September 25, further delaying it to hit the theatres.
Bombay High Court asks Censor to decide to release Emergency
On September 04, the court passed an order, directing the film body to consider the representations filed by the Jabalpur Sikh Sangat against the movie and take a decision latest by September 18, on whether to release it or not in cinema.
“Today, we are informed that the decision isn’t taken because the matter is referred to the revising committee of the CBFC,” it said, stating the CBFC to take decision whether to release the movie or not by September 25.
“Whatever they want to do, they have to decide by the said date. You make a decision. Have the courage to say that the film should not be released. We will appreciate the stand of the CBFC. Don’t be a fence sitter. We will decide the issue even if you say that the film should not be released. Have that courage to say that the film should not be released,” it added.
About Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency:
For those who are unaware, the film Emergency is directed, written and co-produced by Kangana Ranaut herself, and is based on former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, starring Kangana Ranaut, Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, Vishak Nair, Mahima Chaudhry and Milind Soman in pivotal roles.
Earlier, the film scheduled to hit the theatres on September 06, however, it was landed into a big conversation after Sikh groups raised concerns over historical accuracy and portrayals of Sikhs.
MP Court grants permission to file objections with censor
Just a day before the Bombay High Court ruled on the contentious film Emergency, the Madhya Pradesh High Court granted permission to two Sikh organizations to file detailed objections with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
The Jabalpur Sikh Sangat and Sri Guru Singh Sabha argued that certain scenes in the film violated the fundamental rights of the Sikh community and demanded an apology from actress Kangana Ranaut.
In addition to these legal challenges, the Shiromani Akali Dal, a prominent Sikh political party, also sent a legal notice to the CBFC, urging it to halt the release of Emergency.
