Kangana Ranaut is frequently in the news for her statements and opinions on social media, and controversies seem to follow her everywhere. The latest controversy revolves around the farmers’ protest, about which Kangana made a statement. Now, she is facing threats on social media, specifically regarding her upcoming film, Emergency.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Kangana Ranaut’s film Emergency is releasing in September.
- Kangana is portraying the role of Indira Gandhi.
- The film’s story is based on the Emergency period in India.
As the release date of Kangana Ranaut’s film Emergency draws closer, the controversy surrounding it is intensifying. Amid protests from Sikh organizations, a video is going viral on social media in which Kangana is allegedly being threatened with death.
While the authenticity of this video cannot be confirmed at this time, Kangana has tagged the Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, and Punjab police, urging them to take action. Her statements about the farmers’ protest have also caused a stir.
Video Shared on X (formerly Twitter):
The video was shared on the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) by a handle named Rahul Chauhan. In the video, some Sikh youths are seen discussing the film Emergency. One of them says, “If you release this film, the Sardars will hit you with slippers. You’ve already been slapped.” At the end of the video, another young man says, “If we can give our heads, we can also take heads.”
Kangana shared this video, tagging the DGPs of Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, and Punjab Police, and wrote: “Please look into this matter.” Sikh organizations abroad are also protesting the film. The Sikh Council of Australia has written a letter describing the film as one that increases the divide between Hindus and Sikhs.
Film Depicts Events of the Emergency:
Emergency is a film based on the period when former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi declared a state of emergency in India. Kangana has taken on the role of Indira Gandhi, as well as directing and producing the film. Several prominent actors are playing the roles of politicians in the movie. The film is set to release in theaters on September 6, and Kangana is actively promoting it.
Controversial Statement on Farmers:
Kangana’s statement on the farmers’ protest has also stirred controversy and triggered political debates. In a video, she said, “If the country’s top leadership was not strong, then the situation in India could have become like that of Bangladesh due to the farmers’ protests.”