Sikh Community Demands Ban On Kangana Ranaut's Emergency; Read Why –

Kangana Ranaut's Emergency trailer was dropped a few days ago, and it seems that it has not gone well with the Sikh community. It was very much expected, though. The film is based on Indira Gandhi's life, and the Sikh riots that took place in 1984 have a major impact on the particular character.

The political drama, which explores a controversial period in Indian democracy, is set to hit theatres worldwide on September 6, 2024, and the Sikh Community believes that the film should be banned for evolving anti-Sikh feelings against the backdrop of 1984.

The Akhal Takht organisation, which is the highest temporal seat of the Sikhs, and the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) demanded an immediate ban on the movie's release, referring to the character assassination of Sikhs.

Gyani Raghbir Singh, the Jathedar (head) of the Akal Takht, expressed his objection by saying that the film deliberately misrepresented the character of Sikhs as separatists, which is part of a deep conspiracy. "This is a huge disrespect of the Sikh community," he added.

SGPC chief Harjinder Singh Dhami blamed actress Kangana Ranaut referring to her past controversies about Sikhs. He also sought FIR against Ranaut.

Backed by Zee Studios and Manikarnika Films, Emergency is a mega-budget depiction of the controversial leader and the first woman Prime Minister Mrs. Indira Gandhi. 

Emergency features Kangana Ranaut in the lead role of Indira Gandhi, along with Anupam Kher, Mahima Chaudhry, Milind Soman, Shreyas Talpade, Vishak Nair, and the late Satish Kaushik in pivotal roles.