A dramatic video shows a train surrounded by towering wildfire flames as crews rushed to safety during Canada's ongoing wildfire emergency. Authorities said rail operations were disrupted as more than 100 active wildfires continued to burn across the country, forcing precautionary measures and raising safety concerns. The incident highlights the growing impact of Canada's wildfire season on transportation networks, communities, and air quality. Emergency crews remain on high alert as firefighters battle rapidly spreading blazes fueled by dry conditions and strong winds.

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Venezuela has declared a seven-day national mourning period following the devastating earthquakes that caused widespread destruction and significant loss of life. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez announced the tribute to honour the victims and express solidarity with affected families. Rescue teams and emergency services continue relief and recovery operations, while authorities assess the full extent of the damage.

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Venezuela in state of emergency as earthquakes leave behind a trail of utter destruction & turmoil 

A devastating double earthquake has struck Venezuela, sending shockwaves across the nation and causing widespread destruction. According to officials, a 7.2-magnitude foreshock was followed within seconds by a stronger 7.5-magnitude mainshock, intensifying the impact. The powerful tremors led to building collapses and severe damage in multiple neighborhoods of Caracas, leaving residents trapped under rubble as rescue teams rush to the scene.

Venezuela’s President has confirmed that the death toll has now risen to 164, with nearly 1,000 people injured. Emergency services are working around the clock as hospitals struggle to cope with the influx of casualties. Authorities warn that the numbers could rise further as search and rescue operations continue in heavily affected areas. 

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After fifty days of intense protests disrupted supply of fuel, food and medical items across Bolivia, President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency. However, clashes broke out between protesters and security forces in Cochabamba, the political stronghold of ex-Bolivian President Evo Morales. 


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Bolivia is witnessing renewed unrest after President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency, authorizing security forces to remove roadblocks that have disrupted daily life and the economy for nearly two months. The protests have already claimed at least 14 lives, deepening political divisions across the country. Paz says the blockades are no longer peaceful demonstrations but a coordinated effort to undermine Bolivia’s democratic system, raising fears of further confrontation.


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The Philippines has declared a national energy emergency as fuel supplies continue to run low. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. warns of worsening shortages, raising concerns over power stability, economic impact, and public safety as the government scrambles to manage the growing nationwide crisis.

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A strike on the Beirut seafront has killed seven people, prompting emergency services to respond to the scene. Authorities are investigating the cause of the strike and assessing damage to nearby buildings and infrastructure. Residents are advised to follow safety instructions as the situation unfolds.

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Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes, the powerful and long-pursued head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and one of the world’s most-wanted traffickers, died following a Mexican military operation on Sunday, handing the country a consequential victory as it looks to show tangible results to the Trump administration.

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New York City Mayor has declared a state of emergency as a severe winter storm hits the region, issuing travel bans and urging residents to stay indoors. Authorities warn of heavy snowfall, icy roads, and potential disruptions to public services.

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A powerful winter storm has triggered emergency alerts across parts of the United States, with blizzard warnings, heavy snowfall, and gusty winds creating dangerous conditions.

Forecasters warn that travel could become treacherous as snow accumulations rise and strong winds reduce visibility. Authorities are urging residents to stay indoors, prepare for possible power outages, and avoid unnecessary travel.

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A powerful snowstorm has battered Austria, leaving five people dead and causing widespread disruption.

In the northern city of Linz, a 53-year-old man was crushed to death after a snow plough fell down steps inside a residential complex, according to police.

The severe weather triggered power outages and brought transport systems to a standstill in several regions. Authorities have urged residents to stay indoors as emergency services continue rescue and recovery operations.

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France is facing one of its most severe flood crises in recent history, with over 80 departments under flood warnings. Rivers are overflowing, roads are closed, and emergency services are mobilized to help residents in affected regions. This video provides an update on the latest alerts, affected areas, and safety measures issued by authorities.

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California is under emergency declaration in six counties as life-threatening rain, mudslides, and a hurricane threaten the region. Authorities warn residents to take precautions and avoid travel in high-risk areas. Emergency crews are on standby for rescue operations, while weather officials monitor worsening conditions. The storm poses significant risks to homes, infrastructure, and public safety.

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Lithuania has declared a state of emergency after a wave of balloons from Belarus repeatedly disrupted its airspace, prompting airport closures and national security concerns. The government seeks military powers to support police and border guards, while Belarus denies responsibility, calling Lithuania’s claims exaggerated. Tensions highlight ongoing regional security challenges and border disputes between the neighboring countries.

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Massive floods have devastated large parts of Pakistan, with Punjab province among the worst hit. Authorities are calling it the "worst flood of the century," as thousands have been displaced, homes submerged, and key infrastructure destroyed.

Torrential rains and overflowing rivers have triggered widespread destruction, with emergency services overwhelmed and rescue operations ongoing.

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Declaring martial law allows the Thai military to secure the border quickly, control movement, enforce curfews and directly coordinate evacuations without waiting for Cabinet approval or civilian bureaucratic procedures typical of an emergency decree. 

<p>Declaring martial law allows the Thai military to secure the border quickly, control movement, enforce curfews and directly coordinate evacuations without waiting for Cabinet approval or civilian bureaucratic procedures typical of an emergency decree.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>50 years ago, today, Indira Gandhi imposed emergency, marking the darkest chapter in the history of Indian Democracy. Invoking Article 352 of the Constitution, PM Gandhi suspended civil liberties, muzzled the press, and arrested tens of thousands of opposition to civic bodies without trial. Prime Minister Modi calls it Samvidhan Hatya Diwas. The emergency lasted 21 months, but half a century later, one must wonder if we have left that legacy of emergency, or have we internalised it.</p><p>The emergency was a period of constitutional authoritarianism. It was marked by the suspension of civil liberties, censorship of the press and widespread abuse of executive power. More than 100,000 political opponents were imprisoned, including Jayprakash Naryan, LK Advani and Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The ADM Jabalpur v. Shivkant Shukla (1976) case, which suspended the civil liberties of the people, ie, right to life, right to constitutional remedy, shows the moral hollowness of the period. A decision so vile that the judiciary distances itself from its history.</p><p>However, after 50 years, we seem to have internalised the instruments of the emergency. What was present in the emergency period of 21 months is eerily available around us without the formal declaration of it.&nbsp;</p><p>"What was done in 1975 under Emergency is now done through routine legislation and executive orders," says Professor Ujjwal Kumar Singh of Delhi University, "The facade of democracy remains, but the infrastructure of authoritarianism is well in place."</p><p>In 2025, there is no formal emergency, but journalists, activists, professors, and students often self-censor, wary of raids, defamation suits, police raids or the troll army on social media. A far more subtle trend is in place, which works in a ghostly manner.&nbsp;</p><p>Take the case of Journalist Siddique Kappan, who was arrested under Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) as he was going to cover Hathras Ganga Rape. He did not get bail for four months. Or take the case of Umar Khalid, who had been rotting in jail for more than 5 years without any trial, and charges have not been framed in court. Or take the case of the Bhima Koregaon Activists who are old and ailing, being incarcerated, and held without trial.&nbsp;</p><p>During the emergency, editors had to get their front page approved by the government, but today, much of the media is voluntarily docile and compliant. A few digital platforms that try to push back are met with raids from the Government Instruments. Whereas mainstream media have become the conduit of state propaganda.</p><p>“The Emergency taught the state the value of narrative control,” says Seema Chishti, veteran journalist. “Today, news anchors act like enforcers. And those who question the government are labelled ‘anti-national’ or worse.”</p><p>The use of advertising money, hostile takeover, raids, and criminal cases to silence the critical voice from NDTV to Dainik Bhaskar shows that censorship has evolved.&nbsp;</p><p>We live in a state of ambient surveillance,” says Anushka Jain from the Internet Freedom Foundation. “You won’t know you’re being watched until it's too late, and that’s the point.”</p><p>The Pegasus software scandal, where the government snooped on the phones of journalists, was confirmed by the Amnesty International Security Lab. The case remains unresolved in Indian courts. But sets a dangerous precedent.&nbsp;</p><p>The language of the Emergency was “internal disturbance,” “foreign hand,” “national interest”. It has been replaced by “urban naxals,” “toolkits,” and “anti-nationals.” The labels change, the intent remains. 50 &nbsp;years on, most of the tools of emergency, such as crack down on civil society, press censorship and mass surveillance, have remained the same, but now it has gained majoritarian approval and judicial blessing.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

On the 50th anniversary of the darkest chapter of Indian democracy, which has become a ritual of nostalgia, we reflect on the internalised authoritarianism from the very subtle cues.  

50 years ago, today, Indira Gandhi imposed emergency, marking the darkest chapter in the history of Indian Democracy. Invoking Article 352 of the Constitution, PM Gandhi suspended civil liberties, muzzled the press, and arrested tens of thousands of opposition to civic bodies without trial. Prime Minister Modi calls it Samvidhan Hatya Diwas. The emergency lasted 21 months, but half a century later, one must wonder if we have left that legacy of emergency, or have we internalised it. The emergency was a period of constitutional authoritarianism. It was marked by the suspension of civil liberties, censorship of the press and widespread abuse of executive power. More than 100,000 political opponents were imprisoned, including Jayprakash Naryan, LK Advani and Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The ADM Jabalpur v. Shivkant Shukla (1976) case, which suspended the civil liberties of the people, ie, right to life, right to constitutional remedy, shows the moral hollowness of the period. A decision so vile that the judiciary distances itself from its history. However, after 50 years, we seem to have internalised the instruments of the emergency. What was present in the emergency period of 21 months is eerily available around us without the formal declaration of it. "What was done in 1975 under Emergency is now done through routine legislation and executive orders," says Professor Ujjwal Kumar Singh of Delhi University, "The facade of democracy remains, but the infrastructure of authoritarianism is well in place." In 2025, there is no formal emergency, but journalists, activists, professors, and students often self-censor, wary of raids, defamation suits, police raids or the troll army on social media. A far more subtle trend is in place, which works in a ghostly manner. Take the case of Journalist Siddique Kappan, who was arrested under Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) as he was going to cover Hathras Ganga Rape. He did not get bail for four months. Or take the case of Umar Khalid, who had been rotting in jail for more than 5 years without any trial, and charges have not been framed in court. Or take the case of the Bhima Koregaon Activists who are old and ailing, being incarcerated, and held without trial. During the emergency, editors had to get their front page approved by the government, but today, much of the media is voluntarily docile and compliant. A few digital platforms that try to push back are met with raids from the Government Instruments. Whereas mainstream media have become the conduit of state propaganda. “The Emergency taught the state the value of narrative control,” says Seema Chishti, veteran journalist. “Today, news anchors act like enforcers. And those who question the government are labelled ‘anti-national’ or worse.” The use of advertising money, hostile takeover, raids, and criminal cases to silence the critical voice from NDTV to Dainik Bhaskar shows that censorship has evolved. We live in a state of ambient surveillance,” says Anushka Jain from the Internet Freedom Foundation. “You won’t know you’re being watched until it's too late, and that’s the point.” The Pegasus software scandal, where the government snooped on the phones of journalists, was confirmed by the Amnesty International Security Lab. The case remains unresolved in Indian courts. But sets a dangerous precedent. The language of the Emergency was “internal disturbance,” “foreign hand,” “national interest”. It has been replaced by “urban naxals,” “toolkits,” and “anti-nationals.” The labels change, the intent remains. 50 years on, most of the tools of emergency, such as crack down on civil society, press censorship and mass surveillance, have remained the same, but now it has gained majoritarian approval and judicial blessing.

<p>On the 50th anniversary of the darkest chapter of Indian democracy, which has become a ritual of nostalgia, we reflect on the internalised authoritarianism from the very subtle cues. &nbsp;</p>

50th anniversary of emergency: The legacy we didn’t leave behind

With tensions escalating between India and Pakistan following Operation Sindoor, receiving timely emergency alerts on your phone can be life-saving. 

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Guayaquil is facing its worst rains in five years, leading to severe flooding and an emergency declaration. Coastal provinces in Ecuador are struggling with rising rivers and devastating damage. Authorities report the wettest February in 45 years, with eight provinces now under emergency status.

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Ecuador increased the number of provinces declared in an emergency from six to eight due to the severe rainy season affecting its territory. The season has left nine dead and nearly 1,100 people displaced since January.

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Indian actor recently featured as Jay Prakash Narayan in the movie, 'Emergency'. He is one of the few actors who have lived during the Emergency period. In this exclusive conversation with WION, the actor also spoke about the rise of spiritual tourism in India, his experience at the Kumbh Mela and more. Find out more about what's happening in the world of entertainment in this episode of E-Club.

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India has expressed concerns as pro-Khalistani elements disrupt the screening of the movie Emergency in the United Kingdom. The Ministry of External Affairs has said that India will be hoping that all the people involved in the act will be held accountable. Watch in for more details!

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<p>Kangana Ranaut's much-delayed <em>Emergency</em> finally arrived in the theatres on Jan 17. However, the movie got a lukewarm start.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Directed by Ranaut, the political drama retells the story of the 21-month-long emergency period, termed the darkest period of Indian democracy.&nbsp;</p>
<h2><strong>Emergency box office&nbsp;</strong></h2>
<p>The much-awaited movie opened much below the expected numbers. As per Sacnilk, the film collected around Rs 2.50 crore (Rs 25 million) on the first day.</p>
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<p>Despite earning decent numbers, the movie is still Kangana's biggest opening in the past five years.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Her 2023 movie <em>Tejas</em> earned Rs 1.25 crore (Rs 125 million) on the opening day. Meanwhile, her 2022 action film,&nbsp;<em>Dhaakad</em> collected around Rs 1.20 crore (Rs 12 million) on day 1 at the box office.</p>
<h2>Emergency Vs Azaad</h2>
<p>Apart from Kangana's film, another film that hit the theatres this week was Ajay Devgn's<em> Azaad.</em> The movie that marks the debut of two-star kids, Raveena Tandon's daughter Rasha Thadani and Ajay Devgn's nephew Aaman Devgn, also opened up with low numbers.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Earning less than Kangana's movie, <em>Azaad</em> had earned around Rs 1.5 crore (Rs 15 million) on the first day.&nbsp;</p>
<h2>More about Emergency</h2>
<p><em>Emergency, </em>one of the first big releases of the new year, features Ranaut as former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The film primarily focuses on the 21-month-long emergency period, termed the darkest period of Indian democracy.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Apart from Gandhi, the movie focuses on the crucial role played by the opposition leaders back then. In the movie, Anupam Kher plays the role of Jayaprakash Narayan, Shreyas Talpade portrays the role of former prime minister and the co-founder of the&nbsp; BJP Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and Milind Soman portrays the role of Sam Manekshaw, India&rsquo;s first Field Marshal.</p>
<h2>Emergency review</h2>
<p>Wion's film critic Shomini Sen wrote in her review of the movie, ''<span>Kangana herself is inconsistent in her performance. In some scenes, she sounds shrill when she tries to get Mrs Gandhi's high-pitched voice but is unable to maintain it throughout. In other scenes, you get flashes of her portrayal from</span><em><span>&nbsp;</span>Woh Lamhe</em><span>&nbsp;and&nbsp;</span><em>Fashion</em><span>, when she appears to be sacred, traumatised or simply hallucinating. With multiple long closeup shots of her face throughout the film, that make the prosthetics look awful, cinematographer Tetsuo Nagata and Kangana try hard to make us believe that she indeed is the right choice to play one of the most important and perhaps controversial Indian leaders of all time. But are we convinced? Not quite,'' <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/emergency-movie-review-kangana-ranaut-s-indira-gandhi-emergency-film-8629311" rel="dofollow">read the full review here.</a></span></p>

Entertainment Bollywood: Emergency, one of the first big releases of the new year, features Kangana Ranaut as former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. 

Kangana Ranaut's much-delayed Emergency finally arrived in the theatres on Jan 17. However, the movie got a lukewarm start. Directed by Ranaut, the political drama retells the story of the 21-month-long emergency period, termed the darkest period of Indian democracy. Emergency box office The much-awaited movie opened much below the expected numbers. As per Sacnilk, the film collected around Rs 2.50 crore (Rs 25 million) on the first day. Also read: Kareena Kapoor records statement in Saif Ali Khan stabbing case, says 'intruder didn't touch jewellery' Despite earning decent numbers, the movie is still Kangana's biggest opening in the past five years. Her 2023 movie Tejas earned Rs 1.25 crore (Rs 125 million) on the opening day. Meanwhile, her 2022 action film, Dhaakad collected around Rs 1.20 crore (Rs 12 million) on day 1 at the box office. Emergency Vs Azaad Apart from Kangana's film, another film that hit the theatres this week was Ajay Devgn's Azaad. The movie that marks the debut of two-star kids, Raveena Tandon's daughter Rasha Thadani and Ajay Devgn's nephew Aaman Devgn, also opened up with low numbers. Earning less than Kangana's movie, Azaad had earned around Rs 1.5 crore (Rs 15 million) on the first day. More about Emergency Emergency, one of the first big releases of the new year, features Ranaut as former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The film primarily focuses on the 21-month-long emergency period, termed the darkest period of Indian democracy. Also read: Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh make rare public appearance for a family wedding, see pics Apart from Gandhi, the movie focuses on the crucial role played by the opposition leaders back then. In the movie, Anupam Kher plays the role of Jayaprakash Narayan, Shreyas Talpade portrays the role of former prime minister and the co-founder of the BJP Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and Milind Soman portrays the role of Sam Manekshaw, India’s first Field Marshal. Emergency review Wion's film critic Shomini Sen wrote in her review of the movie, ''Kangana herself is inconsistent in her performance. In some scenes, she sounds shrill when she tries to get Mrs Gandhi's high-pitched voice but is unable to maintain it throughout. In other scenes, you get flashes of her portrayal from Woh Lamhe and Fashion, when she appears to be sacred, traumatised or simply hallucinating. With multiple long closeup shots of her face throughout the film, that make the prosthetics look awful, cinematographer Tetsuo Nagata and Kangana try hard to make us believe that she indeed is the right choice to play one of the most important and perhaps controversial Indian leaders of all time. But are we convinced? Not quite,'' read the full review here.

Kangana Ranaut's Emergency opens to lukewarm response, check box office numbers inside

<p>The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) on Friday held protests outside cinemas at many places in Punjab against the release of Kangana Ranaut's "Emergency" resulting in the film not being released in most places.</p>
<p>The film, which sees Ranaut playing the role of former prime minister Indira Gandhi, focuses on 21 months of Emergency from 1975 to 1977. The political drama, in controversy over its censor certificate and allegations that it misrepresents the Sikh community, was released across the country on Friday after several delays.</p>
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<p>Many cinemas in Ludhiana, Amritsar, Patiala and Bathinda did not screen the movie. Police force was deployed outside the malls and cinemas in the state.</p>
<p>In Amritsar, for instance, protesters were seen carrying black flags and placards saying "Emergency should be banned" and "Boycott Emergency movie".</p>
<p>"We spoke with the Central government and the Punjab government to stop the release of the movie but no action was taken...," SGPC's Partap Singh told PTI, adding that they had gathered to stop the release because the film has been made to disturb the peace of Punjab.</p>
<p>"Sikh characters are portrayed objectionably," he added.</p>
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<p>"Ranaut is an MP from the BJP, and the responsibility of an MP is significant. He or she should work to bring everyone in society together, but instead, she is creating divisions...," said another SGPC member, Kulwant Singh Manan.</p>
<p>Similar scenes played out in Mohali.</p>
<p>"The film has been made to insult the entire Sikh community. We will not let the movie release in Mohali or anywhere in Punjab. The SGPC is united in this matter," said Rajinder Singh Tohra, a member of the SGPC.</p>
<p>On Thursday, SGPC chief Harjinder Singh Dhami wrote to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann demanding a ban on the movie.</p>
<p>If the film is released in Punjab, it will spark "outrage and anger" in the Sikh community and therefore it is the responsibility of the government to ban its release in the state, he wrote.</p>
<p>The SGPC has also submitted memorandums to all the deputy commissioners in Punjab, seeking a ban on the film in the state.</p>
<p>In August last year, the SGPC sent a legal notice to the film's producers, alleging that it "misrepresented" the character and history of Sikhs, and asked them to remove objectionable scenes depicting "anti-Sikh" sentiments.</p>

Entertainment Bollywood Many cinemas in Ludhiana, Amritsar, Patiala and Bathinda did not screen the movie. The police force was deployed outside the malls and cinemas in the state.

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) on Friday held protests outside cinemas at many places in Punjab against the release of Kangana Ranaut's "Emergency" resulting in the film not being released in most places. The film, which sees Ranaut playing the role of former prime minister Indira Gandhi, focuses on 21 months of Emergency from 1975 to 1977. The political drama, in controversy over its censor certificate and allegations that it misrepresents the Sikh community, was released across the country on Friday after several delays. Also read: Emergency review: Kangana Ranaut's film about Indira Gandhi glorifies opposition leaders of the time Many cinemas in Ludhiana, Amritsar, Patiala and Bathinda did not screen the movie. Police force was deployed outside the malls and cinemas in the state. In Amritsar, for instance, protesters were seen carrying black flags and placards saying "Emergency should be banned" and "Boycott Emergency movie". "We spoke with the Central government and the Punjab government to stop the release of the movie but no action was taken...," SGPC's Partap Singh told PTI, adding that they had gathered to stop the release because the film has been made to disturb the peace of Punjab. "Sikh characters are portrayed objectionably," he added. Also read: Saif Ali Khan attacked: Mumbai Police arrest main suspect "Ranaut is an MP from the BJP, and the responsibility of an MP is significant. He or she should work to bring everyone in society together, but instead, she is creating divisions...," said another SGPC member, Kulwant Singh Manan. Similar scenes played out in Mohali. "The film has been made to insult the entire Sikh community. We will not let the movie release in Mohali or anywhere in Punjab. The SGPC is united in this matter," said Rajinder Singh Tohra, a member of the SGPC. On Thursday, SGPC chief Harjinder Singh Dhami wrote to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann demanding a ban on the movie. If the film is released in Punjab, it will spark "outrage and anger" in the Sikh community and therefore it is the responsibility of the government to ban its release in the state, he wrote. The SGPC has also submitted memorandums to all the deputy commissioners in Punjab, seeking a ban on the film in the state. In August last year, the SGPC sent a legal notice to the film's producers, alleging that it "misrepresented" the character and history of Sikhs, and asked them to remove objectionable scenes depicting "anti-Sikh" sentiments.

Kangana Ranaut's film Emergency screening cancelled in Punjab, protests held

<p><strong>Emergency Movie Review:</strong> Kangana Ranaut's much-talked-about film&nbsp;<em>Emergency</em> finally hits theatres across the country where Ranaut directs and acts as former Indian prime minister Indira Gandhi and retells an era considered one of the darkest phases in the Indian democracy. But re-telling the era of Emergency (1975-77) authentically, without bias, is not easy and Ranaut's film slips ever so often, making&nbsp;<em>Emergency</em> the movie quite a passable affair.&nbsp;</p>
<h2><strong>Emergency Film Review</strong></h2>
<p>While the film primarily focuses on the 21-month-long emergency period, it also tries to showcase Indira Gandhi's rise to power. From being termed as Gungi Gudiya (dumb doll) who grew out of her father, Pandit Nehru's towering shadow to becoming the megalomaniac, despondent leader who saw nothing wrong in imposing arbitrary bans on the basic rights of citizens during the emergency, Indira Gandhi had quite a journey.&nbsp;</p>
<p><em>Emergency</em> tries to capture all this and tries to even humanise the authoritative leader, making her look flawed and even vulnerable at times- unsure of her own decisions. But Ranaut, who also serves as the writer of the film, never really delves deeper into the incidents and loosely strings important political events into a 2.5-hour-long film.&nbsp;</p>
<h2>Emergency loosely strings together important historical incidents</h2>
<p>For many who have studied or followed Indian politics for years,<em> Emergency</em> does not serve anything new. Sure, some of the incidents stand out but in totality, it is a story well known. It also obviously plays to the gallery with everyone talking about <em>Desh Bhakti </em>(love for the country) as casually as breathing.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Kangana herself is inconsistent in her performance. In some scenes, she sounds shrill when she tries to get Mrs Gandhi's high-pitched voice but is unable to maintain it throughout. In other scenes you get flashes of her portrayal from<em> Woh Lamhe</em> and <em>Fashion</em>, when she appears to be sacred, traumatised or simply hallucinating. With multiple long closeup shots of her face throughout the film, that make the prosthetics look awful, cinematographer Tetsuo Nagata and Kangana try hard to make us believe that she indeed is the right choice to play one of the most important and perhaps controversial Indian leaders of all time. But are we convinced? Not quite.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>The laughable portions are also in plenty. The Indo-Pakistan war of 1971, when Mrs Gandhi's intervention led to the formation of Bangladesh, is over-dramatised. At one point, a young Vajpayee (Shreyas Talpade), Sam Maneckshaw (Milind Soman) and Mrs Gandhi all sing a battle song (I am not making this up) as India prepares to wage a war against Pakistan.</p>
<p>During the Emergency era, the PM keeps seeing her own distorted reflection in the mirror, which looks like a scene straight out of <em>Stree 2.</em> Some portions beautifully glorify the opposition leaders but make the Congress veteran and her party men look bad.&nbsp;</p>
<h2>What works in Emergency&nbsp;</h2>
<p>Some moments stand out. Gandhi's meeting with US President Richard Nixon ahead of the Indo-Pak War in 1971 is well-executed. As Nixon dismisses her and warns her against helping East Pakistan, she responds, "You have weaponry, we have courage." Then when she rides an elephant to reach an obscure village in Bihar to meet its starving occupants, she hits the right spot. The song <em>Ae Meri Jaan</em> (Arko featuring Hariharan) is also beautifully utilised in the film.&nbsp;</p>
<p><em>Emergency</em> takes meticulous efforts to make the opposition leaders look positive. No harm there as these leaders played an important role during the emergency. But the narrative is lopsided which tends to only focus on the negatives of the Congress and its veteran leaders and glorify the struggle of the then Jan Sangh party leaders.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The film features prominent faces in the supporting cast and they do a credible job. Anupam Kher plays Jaiprakash Naryan effectively. Shreyas Talpade plays the young Atal Bihari Vajpayee while Milind Soman plays Sam Maneckshaw well. Mahima Chaudhary as Pupul Jaykar is an empathetic friend to the Nehru family but her back story like many others is never fully explained. Special mention for actor Vishak Nair who plays Gandhi's younger son, the controversial Sanjay Gandhi who was instrumental in making Indira Gandhi a larger-than-life leader. I wish there were more scenes between Ranaut and Nair - the two complement each other and field of the extremities of their characters well.&nbsp;</p>
<p><em>Emergency </em>ultimately fails to create an impact because it has a biased approach towards its storytelling. The film should be given credit for not whitewashing the protagonist and her deeds, but at the same time, it feels like a lopsided narrative that seems to have an agenda.&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kangana-ranaut-calls-nitin-gadkari-for-first-screening-of-her-film-emergency-8611818">Kangana Ranaut calls Nitin Gadkari for first screening of her film Emergency</a></p>
<p>In her career, Kangana has delivered some memorable performances in films like <em>Gangster, Queen</em> and <em>Panga.</em> But in the last few years, the actress seems to have lost her sheen, delivering middling performances in most of her films. &nbsp;I had serious problems with the way she kept pursing her lips at regular intervals throughout the film. One could almost start a drinking game at the number of times she purses and pouts her lips throughout the film.&nbsp;</p>
<p>I came out of <em>Emergency</em> learning nothing new. It was a film about a Congress veteran that predictably glorified its opposition.&nbsp;</p>
<p>If only it was that easy to purse one's lips, wear a prosthetic nose, and a Cruella de Ville wig to look like former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Sigh.&nbsp;</p>
<p><em>Emergency</em> has released across theatres on January 17.&nbsp;</p>

Emergency Movie Review: Emergency takes meticulous efforts to make the opposition leaders look positive. No harm there as these leaders played an important role during the emergency. But the narrative is lopsided.

Emergency Movie Review: Kangana Ranaut's much-talked-about film Emergency finally hits theatres across the country where Ranaut directs and acts as former Indian prime minister Indira Gandhi and retells an era considered one of the darkest phases in the Indian democracy. But re-telling the era of Emergency (1975-77) authentically, without bias, is not easy and Ranaut's film slips ever so often, making Emergency the movie quite a passable affair. Emergency Film Review While the film primarily focuses on the 21-month-long emergency period, it also tries to showcase Indira Gandhi's rise to power. From being termed as Gungi Gudiya (dumb doll) who grew out of her father, Pandit Nehru's towering shadow to becoming the megalomaniac, despondent leader who saw nothing wrong in imposing arbitrary bans on the basic rights of citizens during the emergency, Indira Gandhi had quite a journey. Emergency tries to capture all this and tries to even humanise the authoritative leader, making her look flawed and even vulnerable at times- unsure of her own decisions. But Ranaut, who also serves as the writer of the film, never really delves deeper into the incidents and loosely strings important political events into a 2.5-hour-long film. Emergency loosely strings together important historical incidents For many who have studied or followed Indian politics for years, Emergency does not serve anything new. Sure, some of the incidents stand out but in totality, it is a story well known. It also obviously plays to the gallery with everyone talking about Desh Bhakti (love for the country) as casually as breathing. Kangana herself is inconsistent in her performance. In some scenes, she sounds shrill when she tries to get Mrs Gandhi's high-pitched voice but is unable to maintain it throughout. In other scenes you get flashes of her portrayal from Woh Lamhe and Fashion, when she appears to be sacred, traumatised or simply hallucinating. With multiple long closeup shots of her face throughout the film, that make the prosthetics look awful, cinematographer Tetsuo Nagata and Kangana try hard to make us believe that she indeed is the right choice to play one of the most important and perhaps controversial Indian leaders of all time. But are we convinced? Not quite. Punjab 95: Diljit Dosanjh to play Jaswant Singh Khalra, who exposed thousands of murders The laughable portions are also in plenty. The Indo-Pakistan war of 1971, when Mrs Gandhi's intervention led to the formation of Bangladesh, is over-dramatised. At one point, a young Vajpayee (Shreyas Talpade), Sam Maneckshaw (Milind Soman) and Mrs Gandhi all sing a battle song (I am not making this up) as India prepares to wage a war against Pakistan. During the Emergency era, the PM keeps seeing her own distorted reflection in the mirror, which looks like a scene straight out of Stree 2. Some portions beautifully glorify the opposition leaders but make the Congress veteran and her party men look bad. What works in Emergency Some moments stand out. Gandhi's meeting with US President Richard Nixon ahead of the Indo-Pak War in 1971 is well-executed. As Nixon dismisses her and warns her against helping East Pakistan, she responds, "You have weaponry, we have courage." Then when she rides an elephant to reach an obscure village in Bihar to meet its starving occupants, she hits the right spot. The song Ae Meri Jaan (Arko featuring Hariharan) is also beautifully utilised in the film. Emergency takes meticulous efforts to make the opposition leaders look positive. No harm there as these leaders played an important role during the emergency. But the narrative is lopsided which tends to only focus on the negatives of the Congress and its veteran leaders and glorify the struggle of the then Jan Sangh party leaders. The film features prominent faces in the supporting cast and they do a credible job. Anupam Kher plays Jaiprakash Naryan effectively. Shreyas Talpade plays the young Atal Bihari Vajpayee while Milind Soman plays Sam Maneckshaw well. Mahima Chaudhary as Pupul Jaykar is an empathetic friend to the Nehru family but her back story like many others is never fully explained. Special mention for actor Vishak Nair who plays Gandhi's younger son, the controversial Sanjay Gandhi who was instrumental in making Indira Gandhi a larger-than-life leader. I wish there were more scenes between Ranaut and Nair - the two complement each other and field of the extremities of their characters well. Emergency ultimately fails to create an impact because it has a biased approach towards its storytelling. The film should be given credit for not whitewashing the protagonist and her deeds, but at the same time, it feels like a lopsided narrative that seems to have an agenda. Kangana Ranaut calls Nitin Gadkari for first screening of her film Emergency In her career, Kangana has delivered some memorable performances in films like Gangster, Queen and Panga. But in the last few years, the actress seems to have lost her sheen, delivering middling performances in most of her films. I had serious problems with the way she kept pursing her lips at regular intervals throughout the film. One could almost start a drinking game at the number of times she purses and pouts her lips throughout the film. I came out of Emergency learning nothing new. It was a film about a Congress veteran that predictably glorified its opposition. If only it was that easy to purse one's lips, wear a prosthetic nose, and a Cruella de Ville wig to look like former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Sigh. Emergency has released across theatres on January 17.

Emergency Review: Kangana Ranaut's film about Indira Gandhi glorifies opposition leaders of the time

<p>With just a week left for the release of her ambitious project <em>Emergency</em>, Bollywood actor and politician Kangana Ranaut organised a screening of her film in Nagpur. She invited Union Minister Nitin Gadkari for the special premiere. The event was also attended by Kangana&rsquo;s co-actor Anupam Kher.&nbsp;</p>
<p>In a video from the event, Kangana can be seen talking about the film <em>Emergency</em> with a lot of enthusiasm. She can be heard saying: "Today, we are actually having the first screening of the film. Before this, no one has seen the film. The censor board was extremely strict, and they conducted thorough scrutiny. We had to provide so much proof and documentation. After six months of struggle, the film is finally ready.&rdquo;</p>
<h2><strong>Kangana Ranaut starrer Emergency holds first screening</strong></h2>
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<p>Nitin Gadkari said, "I am watching the film for the first time, and I have witnessed Emergency in the country. The true history of Emergency that Kangana ji has presented in front of the public today is correct. I am fully confident that this film will receive support from the public as well."</p>
<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kangana-ranaut-calls-fomer-indian-pm-indira-gandhi-a-product-of-nepotism-8602591">Kangana Ranaut calls fomer Indian PM Indira Gandhi a product of nepotism</a></p>
<p>The minister also took to X and spoke highly of the film for &ldquo;presenting the dark chapter of our nation's history with such authenticity and excellence&rdquo;."Joined the special screening of the movie Emergency, featuring @KanganaTeam Ji and Shri @AnupamPKher Ji, in Nagpur today. I wholeheartedly thank the filmmakers and actors for presenting the dark chapter of our nation's history with such authenticity and excellence. I urge everyone to watch this film, which portrays a significant period in India's history," he posted.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Joined the special screening of the movie Emergency, featuring <a href="https://twitter.com/KanganaTeam?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KanganaTeam</a> Ji and Shri <a href="https://twitter.com/AnupamPKher?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AnupamPKher</a> Ji, in Nagpur today. I wholeheartedly thank the filmmakers and actors for presenting the dark chapter of our nation's history with such authenticity and excellence. I urge&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/a6S0f5Q5bG">pic.twitter.com/a6S0f5Q5bG</a></p>
&mdash; Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) <a href="https://twitter.com/nitin_gadkari/status/1878138700330303556?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 11, 2025</a></blockquote>
<h2><strong>Emergency Release Date</strong></h2>
<p>After much back and forth with the CBFC (Central Board of Film Certification), the film will finally be released in theatres on January 17. The film also stars actors Shreyas Talpade and the late Satish Kaushik.&nbsp;</p>
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<p><em>Emergency </em>is about the time when the then-Indian PM Indira Gandhi imposed an Emergency and took absolute control of media, politics and governance. The emergency lasted for 21 months from 1975 to 1977. In the film, Kangana will be playing Indira Gandhi and her transformation was appreciated for the uncanny resemblance.&nbsp;</p>
<p>As for others, Anupam Kher will play late politician Jayaprakash Narayan, Shreyas Talpade will play a young Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Milind Soman is cast as Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, Mahima Choudhary as Pupul Jayakar and the late Satish Kaushik as Jagjivan Ram.</p>
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After major back and forth with the CBFC, Kangana Ranaut's Emergency had its first screening in Nagpur. The event was attended by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari. 

With just a week left for the release of her ambitious project Emergency, Bollywood actor and politician Kangana Ranaut organised a screening of her film in Nagpur. She invited Union Minister Nitin Gadkari for the special premiere. The event was also attended by Kangana’s co-actor Anupam Kher. In a video from the event, Kangana can be seen talking about the film Emergency with a lot of enthusiasm. She can be heard saying: "Today, we are actually having the first screening of the film. Before this, no one has seen the film. The censor board was extremely strict, and they conducted thorough scrutiny. We had to provide so much proof and documentation. After six months of struggle, the film is finally ready.” Kangana Ranaut starrer Emergency holds first screening View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kangana Ranaut (@kanganaranaut) Nitin Gadkari said, "I am watching the film for the first time, and I have witnessed Emergency in the country. The true history of Emergency that Kangana ji has presented in front of the public today is correct. I am fully confident that this film will receive support from the public as well." Kangana Ranaut calls fomer Indian PM Indira Gandhi a product of nepotism The minister also took to X and spoke highly of the film for “presenting the dark chapter of our nation's history with such authenticity and excellence”."Joined the special screening of the movie Emergency, featuring @KanganaTeam Ji and Shri @AnupamPKher Ji, in Nagpur today. I wholeheartedly thank the filmmakers and actors for presenting the dark chapter of our nation's history with such authenticity and excellence. I urge everyone to watch this film, which portrays a significant period in India's history," he posted. Joined the special screening of the movie Emergency, featuring @KanganaTeam Ji and Shri @AnupamPKher Ji, in Nagpur today. I wholeheartedly thank the filmmakers and actors for presenting the dark chapter of our nation's history with such authenticity and excellence. I urge… pic.twitter.com/a6S0f5Q5bG — Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) January 11, 2025 Emergency Release Date After much back and forth with the CBFC (Central Board of Film Certification), the film will finally be released in theatres on January 17. The film also stars actors Shreyas Talpade and the late Satish Kaushik. Tiku Talsania critical: The actor suffered brain stroke during an event in Mumbai Emergency is about the time when the then-Indian PM Indira Gandhi imposed an Emergency and took absolute control of media, politics and governance. The emergency lasted for 21 months from 1975 to 1977. In the film, Kangana will be playing Indira Gandhi and her transformation was appreciated for the uncanny resemblance. As for others, Anupam Kher will play late politician Jayaprakash Narayan, Shreyas Talpade will play a young Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Milind Soman is cast as Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, Mahima Choudhary as Pupul Jayakar and the late Satish Kaushik as Jagjivan Ram.

Kangana Ranaut calls Nitin Gadkari for first screening of her film Emergency

<p>Kangana Ranaut is currently busy promoting her much-awaited political drama <em>Emergency.</em> The film will see the diva essaying the role of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in her next.<br><br>During an exclusive conversation with IANS, Kangana Ranaut shared her views on the Gandhi Family and nepotism. Throwing light on Indira Gandhi and her privileged background, Kangana stated, "Clearly, Indira Gandhi was a product of nepotism. But what happens is when I meet certain people, like in our film industry, who I don't like or don't want to be like, still I will play a character with utmost sensibility because being an artist means not having any coloured perception."<br><br>The 'Queen' actress further added, "I may come from a party that belongs to the people, as the name suggests, but I can still have a very sensitive approach to someone who comes from a privileged background. Mr Indira Gandhi came from a very privileged background. She was a three-time Prime Minister and daughter of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. She became the secretary and got all the best ministries, what more privilege can you ask for? Yes she is privileged, but that does not mean I cannot have a sensible portrayal of her"<br><br>Kangana Ranaut also talked about extending an <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/heres-how-priyanka-gandhi-reacted-to-kangana-ranauts-invitation-to-watch-emergency-8602082" rel="dofollow">invitation to Priyanka Gandhi for <em>Emergency.</em></a></p>
<p>She was quoted saying, &ldquo;I actually met Priyanka Gandhi in the parliament. And the first thing I told her was, 'You should watch the emergency'. She was very gracious'. She said, 'Yeah may be'.<br><br>So let's see if they would want to watch the film. I think it's a very sensitive and sensible portrayal of one episode and one personality also. And I have taken great care to portray Mrs. Gandhi with great dignity. Because I see when I started to do a lot of research, there was so much focus and so much material about her personal life, whether it was her relationship with her husband or many friends or controversial equations&rdquo;.<br><br><em>Emergency </em>is scheduled to be out in the cinema halls on January 17 this year.<br><br><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kangana-ranaut-says-oscar-picks-only-those-films-that-are-anti-india-8601875">Kangana Ranaut says Oscar picks only those films that are anti-India</a></p>
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Kangana Ranaut is currently busy promoting her much-awaited political drama Emergency. The film will see the diva essaying the role of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in her next.

Kangana Ranaut is currently busy promoting her much-awaited political drama Emergency. The film will see the diva essaying the role of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in her next. During an exclusive conversation with IANS, Kangana Ranaut shared her views on the Gandhi Family and nepotism. Throwing light on Indira Gandhi and her privileged background, Kangana stated, "Clearly, Indira Gandhi was a product of nepotism. But what happens is when I meet certain people, like in our film industry, who I don't like or don't want to be like, still I will play a character with utmost sensibility because being an artist means not having any coloured perception." The 'Queen' actress further added, "I may come from a party that belongs to the people, as the name suggests, but I can still have a very sensitive approach to someone who comes from a privileged background. Mr Indira Gandhi came from a very privileged background. She was a three-time Prime Minister and daughter of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. She became the secretary and got all the best ministries, what more privilege can you ask for? Yes she is privileged, but that does not mean I cannot have a sensible portrayal of her" Kangana Ranaut also talked about extending an invitation to Priyanka Gandhi for Emergency. She was quoted saying, “I actually met Priyanka Gandhi in the parliament. And the first thing I told her was, 'You should watch the emergency'. She was very gracious'. She said, 'Yeah may be'. So let's see if they would want to watch the film. I think it's a very sensitive and sensible portrayal of one episode and one personality also. And I have taken great care to portray Mrs. Gandhi with great dignity. Because I see when I started to do a lot of research, there was so much focus and so much material about her personal life, whether it was her relationship with her husband or many friends or controversial equations”. Emergency is scheduled to be out in the cinema halls on January 17 this year. Kangana Ranaut says Oscar picks only those films that are anti-India Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Kangana Ranaut calls fomer Indian PM Indira Gandhi a product of nepotism

<p>Kangana Ranaut is gearing up to release her directorial feature <em>Emergency. </em>The actress, who is busy promoting the film ahead of its January 10 release, recently revealed that she has extended an invitation to politician Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to watch the film.&nbsp;<br><br>The film is based on the 21-month period from 1975 to 1977 when former prime minister Indira Gandhi declared a state of emergency across the country by citing internal and external threats to the country.<br><br>In the film, Kangana plays Mrs Gandhi while Shreyas Talpade plays a young Atal Bihari Vajpayee.&nbsp;</p>
<h2>Kangana invites Priyanka Gandhi to watch<em> Emergency</em></h2>
<p>While speaking to news agency IANS, Kangana said, &ldquo;I actually met Priyanka Gandhi in the parliament. And the first thing I told her was, 'You should watch <em>Emergency</em>'. She was very gracious'. She said, 'Yeah may be'. So let's see if they would want to watch the film. I think it's a very sensitive and sensible portrayal of one episode and one personality also. And I have taken great care to portray Mrs Gandhi with great dignity. Because I see, when I started to do a lot of research, there was so much focus and so much material about her personal life, whether it was her relationship with her husband or many friends or controversial equations.&rdquo;</p>
<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/priyanka-gandhi-bag-controversy-bjp-mocks-congress-mp-gifts-her-bag-featuring-1984-in-red-dripping-ink-785522">Priyanka Gandhi bag controversy: BJP mocks Congress MP, 'gifts' her bag featuring '1984' in red dripping ink</a><br><br>She continued, &ldquo;I thought to myself that there is so much more to every person. When it comes to women, especially, they're always reduced to their equation with men around them. And of course, sensational encounters. In fact, most of the controversial material was about all that. But I have portrayed her with so much dignity and sensibility. And I think that everybody should see this film.&rdquo;</p>
<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-kangana-ranaut-announces-new-release-date-of-her-film-emergency-777027">Kangana Ranaut announces new release date of her film Emergency</a><br><br>Kangana said that Indira Gandhi was a very loved leader also.<br><br>&ldquo;Apart from some very crazy things that happened during the emergency and other few things, I think she was very loved and celebrated. Being a three-time Prime Minister is not a joke. She was loved and celebrated.&rdquo;</p>
<h2>About Emergency</h2>
<p><em>Emergency</em><span>&nbsp;is a biographical drama directed by Kangana Ranaut, who also features as former Indian PM Indira Gandhi in the film. The film also features Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, Vishak Nair, Mahima Chaudhry, Milind Soman, and Satish Kaushik in pivotal roles.&nbsp;</span><em>Emergency</em><span> is based on the emergency imposed in India for 21 months from 1975 to 1977 and its aftermath. The film is scheduled to release in theatres on January 17 after multiple delays.</span></p>
<p><span><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kangana-ranaut-says-oscar-picks-only-those-films-that-are-anti-india-8601875">Kangana Ranaut says Oscar picks only those films that are anti-India</a></span></p>

Entertainment | Bollywood | India News: Emergency is based on the 21-month period from 1975 to 1977 when former PM Indira Gandhi declared a state of emergency across the country.

Kangana Ranaut is gearing up to release her directorial feature Emergency. The actress, who is busy promoting the film ahead of its January 10 release, recently revealed that she has extended an invitation to politician Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to watch the film. The film is based on the 21-month period from 1975 to 1977 when former prime minister Indira Gandhi declared a state of emergency across the country by citing internal and external threats to the country. In the film, Kangana plays Mrs Gandhi while Shreyas Talpade plays a young Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Kangana invites Priyanka Gandhi to watch Emergency While speaking to news agency IANS, Kangana said, “I actually met Priyanka Gandhi in the parliament. And the first thing I told her was, 'You should watch Emergency'. She was very gracious'. She said, 'Yeah may be'. So let's see if they would want to watch the film. I think it's a very sensitive and sensible portrayal of one episode and one personality also. And I have taken great care to portray Mrs Gandhi with great dignity. Because I see, when I started to do a lot of research, there was so much focus and so much material about her personal life, whether it was her relationship with her husband or many friends or controversial equations.” Priyanka Gandhi bag controversy: BJP mocks Congress MP, 'gifts' her bag featuring '1984' in red dripping ink She continued, “I thought to myself that there is so much more to every person. When it comes to women, especially, they're always reduced to their equation with men around them. And of course, sensational encounters. In fact, most of the controversial material was about all that. But I have portrayed her with so much dignity and sensibility. And I think that everybody should see this film.” Kangana Ranaut announces new release date of her film Emergency Kangana said that Indira Gandhi was a very loved leader also. “Apart from some very crazy things that happened during the emergency and other few things, I think she was very loved and celebrated. Being a three-time Prime Minister is not a joke. She was loved and celebrated.” About Emergency Emergency is a biographical drama directed by Kangana Ranaut, who also features as former Indian PM Indira Gandhi in the film. The film also features Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, Vishak Nair, Mahima Chaudhry, Milind Soman, and Satish Kaushik in pivotal roles. Emergency is based on the emergency imposed in India for 21 months from 1975 to 1977 and its aftermath. The film is scheduled to release in theatres on January 17 after multiple delays. Kangana Ranaut says Oscar picks only those films that are anti-India

Here's how Priyanka Gandhi reacted to Kangana Ranaut's invitation to watch Emergency

<p>Kangana Ranaut, who is busy promoting her upcoming film <em>Emergency</em>, has lashed out at the Oscars for choosing a particular genre of films that tend to show India in a poor light. The actress spoke about the Oscars, weeks after Kiran Rao's critically acclaimed film <em>Laapataa Ladies&nbsp;</em>did not make the cut in the Best International Film category at Oscars 2025. The film was India's official entry to the Oscars this year.&nbsp;</p>
<h2><strong>Kangana Ranaut says Oscars pick anti-India films</strong></h2>
<p>Kangana Ranaut stated that films portraying India as a "s**thole" are often selected for the Oscars. She said, "Usually, the agenda they push for India is very different. <em>Jo Oscar pick karta hai is anti-India</em>. <em>Abhi bhi jo film praise garner kar rahi hai</em> (even now, the film that is garnering praise), I was very excited about it. I heard the director say, in India, you don&rsquo;t have the freedom to love the way you want to love because of religious intolerance. I haven&rsquo;t even seen the film. For the Oscars, it has to be a film that makes the country look bad. Slumdog Millionaire, etc. It always has to be a film that makes the country look like a s**thole."</p>
<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/nice-come-back-story-best-meme-kangana-ranaut-reacts-to-donald-trumps-victory-773980">&lsquo;Nice come back story,&rsquo; &lsquo;best meme&rsquo;: Kangana Ranaut reacts to Donald Trump&rsquo;s victory</a><br><br>She further added, "<em>Emergency</em> is not that film. The West is ready to see how India stands today. I have never cared about these awards. I don&rsquo;t care about Indian awards or Western awards. It is a film that&rsquo;s brilliantly made, and it is as good as any international film. But at the same time, I know how geopolitics works. We, as nationalist people, don&rsquo;t have much hope with these award functions."</p>
<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-kangana-ranaut-announces-new-release-date-of-her-film-emergency-777027">Kangana Ranaut announces new release date of her film Emergency</a></p>
<h2><strong>About <em>Emergency</em></strong></h2>
<p><em>Emergency</em> is a biographical drama directed by Kangana Ranaut, who also features as former Indian PM Indira Gandhi in the film. The film also features Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, Vishak Nair, Mahima Chaudhry, Milind Soman, and Satish Kaushik in pivotal roles. <em>Emergency</em> is based on the Emergency imposed in India for 21 months from 1975 to 1977 and its aftermath. The film is scheduled to release in theatres on January 17 after multiple delays.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/witches-are-women-kangana-ranaut-gets-support-from-samantha-ruth-prabhu-for-this-769250">&lsquo;Witches are women...&rsquo;: Kangana Ranaut gets support from Samantha Ruth Prabhu for THIS</a></p>

Entertainment | Bollywood | India News: Following the Oscars' snub of Laapataa Ladies, Kangana Ranaut comments on the intricacies of international film selections and the challenges faced by Indian cinema.

Kangana Ranaut, who is busy promoting her upcoming film Emergency, has lashed out at the Oscars for choosing a particular genre of films that tend to show India in a poor light. The actress spoke about the Oscars, weeks after Kiran Rao's critically acclaimed film Laapataa Ladies did not make the cut in the Best International Film category at Oscars 2025. The film was India's official entry to the Oscars this year. Kangana Ranaut says Oscars pick anti-India films Kangana Ranaut stated that films portraying India as a "s**thole" are often selected for the Oscars. She said, "Usually, the agenda they push for India is very different. Jo Oscar pick karta hai is anti-India. Abhi bhi jo film praise garner kar rahi hai (even now, the film that is garnering praise), I was very excited about it. I heard the director say, in India, you don’t have the freedom to love the way you want to love because of religious intolerance. I haven’t even seen the film. For the Oscars, it has to be a film that makes the country look bad. Slumdog Millionaire, etc. It always has to be a film that makes the country look like a s**thole." ‘Nice come back story,’ ‘best meme’: Kangana Ranaut reacts to Donald Trump’s victory She further added, "Emergency is not that film. The West is ready to see how India stands today. I have never cared about these awards. I don’t care about Indian awards or Western awards. It is a film that’s brilliantly made, and it is as good as any international film. But at the same time, I know how geopolitics works. We, as nationalist people, don’t have much hope with these award functions." Kangana Ranaut announces new release date of her film Emergency About Emergency Emergency is a biographical drama directed by Kangana Ranaut, who also features as former Indian PM Indira Gandhi in the film. The film also features Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, Vishak Nair, Mahima Chaudhry, Milind Soman, and Satish Kaushik in pivotal roles. Emergency is based on the Emergency imposed in India for 21 months from 1975 to 1977 and its aftermath. The film is scheduled to release in theatres on January 17 after multiple delays. ‘Witches are women...’: Kangana Ranaut gets support from Samantha Ruth Prabhu for THIS

Kangana Ranaut says Oscar picks only those films that are anti-India

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