Kangana Ranaut's film 'Emergency' has been given U/A certificate by the Censor Board. However, along with this the Censor Board has also put some conditions. At the same time, Kangana's film 'Emergency' was to be released on September 6, but there is still confusion regarding it. At present there is a tussle going on between the censor board and the film makers. Now the Censor Board has also demanded to cut some scenes of the film. On Thursday, the Bombay High Court asked a question in this matter, in response to which the Censor Board has made it clear that the film will be released only if some cuts are made in it. It is important to remind that earlier Kangana Ranaut had even said in one of her interviews, 'I am committed to releasing the uncut version of the film, I will fight in the court and get the film released without cuts.'
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Makers have asked for time to consider the cuts
However, now on the instructions of the Censor Board, the co-producer of the film Zee Studio has said that they need some time to decide on making cuts in the film. Although, earlier the High Court had asked the Censor Board to take a decision on the release of the film by September 25, but now the next hearing is to be held on September 30. That means it is necessary to find a solution to the matter before this. The matter between the censor board and the makers.
Censor Board gave instructions for 13 cuts
The Censor Board has given instructions for 13 cuts in this film and along with this the film has also been approved for UA certificate. Let us know which scenes or dialogues in this film being made under the direction and co-production of Kangana are pricking the eyes of the censor board. Let us know what kind of cuts and changes the board has directed. It is being said that these are such scenes on which objection has come from the Sikh community.
A disclaimer should be added at the beginning of the film
– The Censor Board has directed that a disclaimer be added at the beginning of the film. Where it is written that the film is 'inspired by true events' and it is a 'dramatic adaptation'. At the same time, according to the report of Indian Express, a source has said that they want it to be clear to the people watching the film that this is a dramatization of events, so everything shown in it should not be considered. As absolute truth.
'China separated Assam from India'
In a scene in the first 10 minutes of the film, former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru says that China has separated Assam from India. Now the board has asked the makers to show the real source of this dialogue. It is being said in the report that there are historians in the amendment committee of the Censor Board and they do not remember that anything like this ever happened.
Dialogue between Bhindranwale and Sanjay Gandhi
There is a scene of 1 hour 52 minutes in the film in which Bhindranwale is heard saying to Sanjay Gandhi 'Tawadi party nu vote chaide ne, te sanu chaide Khalistan (Your party wants votes, we want Khalistan)'. The board has expressed objection here also. The board demands that this line be removed, because from this dialogue it seems as if Bhindranwale is making a deal with Sanjay Gandhi. The board has also asked for actual sources as proof of this conversation.
Conversation between Sanjay Gandhi and President Giani Zail Singh
Instructions have been given to remove Bhindranwale's name from three scenes of the film. Even if Bhindranwale's character is not in the frame. For example, there is a conversation between Sanjay Gandhi and then President Giani Zail Singh and in another scene there is a conversation between Indira Gandhi and the Army Chief, in which there is a discussion about Bhindranwale. The board wants it to be removed from that scene.
Objection to calling Bhindranwale a 'Saint'
The Indian Express, while sharing information received from sources, said that there were some groups who were objecting to Bhindranwale being called a 'saint' and some others were alleging that he was being misrepresented. Therefore, due to his name and mention as a saint, instructions have been given to remove him.
Instructions to reduce violence by Sikhs against non-Sikhs
The board has also asked the makers to tone down the violence inflicted by Sikhs on non-Sikhs in a 2 hour 11 minute scene in the film.
Scene of Sikhs firing at non-Sikhs in front of bus
There is a demand to remove the scene in which Sikhs are shown firing at non-Sikhs in front of the bus. Those who raised their voice against the film found these scenes objectionable.
Asked to remove mention of 'Arjuna Day'
In the 2 hour 12 minute scene, Indira Gandhi and the then Army Chief are shown discussing Operation Bluestar. There is a line in the dialogue which suggests that the operation was to begin on 'Arjun Diwas', which is the martyrdom anniversary of Guru Arjan. The fifth Sikh Guru who built the first Harmandir Sahib (predecessor of today's Golden Temple). The board has asked the film makers to remove the mention of 'Arjun Day'. The board says that no such word exists in Sikh religious traditions.
For real footage, still messages
The board says insert static message for actual footage being used in the film.
Present evidence for all data, statements and references
The filmmakers have been asked to submit documentary evidence for all figures, statements and references shown in the film.
Now it remains to be seen whether Kangana is able to stick to her statement or not.
Now it remains to be seen whether Kangana Ranaut, who is the only artist of this film, is ready for these changes or not. Or what she said, 'I am committed to release the uncut version of the film, I will fight in the court and get the film released without cuts', she proves it to be true.