Kangana Ranaut reflects on 'Emergency' challenges: Calls directing, theatrical release a mistake
New Delhi: Actor and filmmaker Kangana Ranaut has candidly addressed the hurdles faced during the making of her first solo directorial venture, Emergency. In a recent interview with News18, she admitted to making several "wrong choices," including opting to direct the film herself and choosing a theatrical release over streaming.
Kangana revealed her apprehension about the delay in the film’s release, citing challenges with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), which held up certification for months. “I felt it was a wrong decision to release it in theatres. An OTT release could have avoided censorship hurdles and ensured the film wasn’t dissected,” she said.
Discussing her decision to direct the film, Kangana shared, “I underestimated the challenges of making a film on a subject like the Emergency. Despite the absence of a Congress government, I thought I could get away with it. Films like Kissa Kursi Ka never reached audiences, and I didn’t anticipate the scrutiny this film would face.”
Set to release on January 17, Emergency stars Kangana as former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and chronicles key moments from her tenure, including the Emergency period and Operation Bluestar. The cast includes Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, Mahima Chaudhry, and Milind Soman.
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Death sentence of Nimisha Priya likely to be revoked; Mediation talks in Yemen make progress
Kozhikode: There are strong indications that Nimisha Priya’s death sentence in Yemen may be revoked following significant progress in recent mediation talks. According to mediators, the family of the deceased Yemeni national Talal, who was killed, has agreed in principle to pardon Nimisha.
A press release from the office of Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musliyar stated that some crucial decisions have been taken in the case. The developments follow high-level negotiations involving a delegation of Yemeni scholars appointed by Habib Umar bin Hafiz, a prominent scholar from Tarim, along with officials from northern Yemen and international diplomatic representatives.
Further discussions with Talal’s family are expected to finalise the terms, especially concerning compensation and legal formalities.
It may be recalled that Nimisha was scheduled to be executed on July 16. However, following the intervention of Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musliyar, the execution was temporarily postponed on July 15.
