Kangana Ranaut says it was a mistake directing Emergency, choosing theatrical release: ‘Thought I’d be able to get away’
Kangana Ranaut has opened up about the delay in the release of her maiden solo directorial venture, Emergency, now slated to release in cinemas on January 17.
Kangana Ranaut has opened up about the controversies
Kangana Ranaut has opened up about the controversies plaguing her first solo directorial venture, Emergency. In a new interview, the actor has listed the many ‘wrong choices’ she made while making this film, including choosing to direct it herself and opting for a theatrical release instead of going straight to streaming.
In a conversation with News 18 Kangana said she was ‘scared’ by the delay in the film’s release when the CBFC refused to certify it for months. “I felt that it was a wrong decision to release it in theatres. I thought I could have gotten a better deal on OTT. I also wouldn’t have had to go through censorship then and my film wouldn’t have been dissected. I didn’t know what all they (the CBFC) would remove and let us keep,” she said.
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Kangana on directing Emergency
The actor-turned-filmmaker added that she made many other ‘wrong choices’during the film’s production. She explained, “I felt that I made the wrong choices on many levels: firstly, wanting to direct this film. I took it for granted that even though we don’t have a Congress government… I previously talked about the movie Kissa Kursi Ka. Nobody has seen that film to date and back then, they burnt all the prints. Also, nobody made films about Mrs Gandhi. Upon watching Emergency, today’s generation will be surprised to think how she became like that; after all, she became PM three times. I underestimated things and thought that I would be able to get away by making a film on Emergency.”
Emergency stars Kangana as PM Indira Gandhi and details the final few years of her tenure, showing the Emergency and Operation Bluestar. The film also stars Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, Ashok Chhabra, Mahima Chaudhry, Milind Soman, Vishak Nair and Satish Kaushik in key roles. After a long delay, Emergency will be releasing in cinemas on January 17.
Kangana Ranaut says it was a mistake directing Emergency, choosing theatrical release
Kangana Ranaut has reflected on the challenges faced during the making and release of her directorial debut, Emergency, set to hit theaters on January 17. In an interview with News18, she admitted to making “wrong choices,” including directing the film herself and opting for a theatrical release instead of streaming. She expressed regret, citing delays caused by the Central Board for Film Certification (CBFC) and concerns over censorship. “I thought I could have gotten a better deal on OTT and avoided censorship,” she said, adding that the CBFC’s scrutiny left her worried about cuts to the film.
Kangana, who portrays former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in the film, also acknowledged underestimating the challenges of creating a political drama about a controversial figure. She remarked, “I took it for granted that I could get away with making a film on Emergency.”
The film, which delves into Gandhi’s tenure, the Emergency period, and Operation Bluestar, features an ensemble cast including Anupam Kher, Mahima Chaudhry, and Milind Soman. After months of delays and controversies, Emergency is finally ready for its theatrical release, offering a glimpse into a pivotal period in Indian political history.
With Thanks and Reference to: https://www.reddit.com/r/BollyBlindsNGossip/comments/1hx4oea/kangana_ranaut_says_it_was_a_mistake_directing/?rdt=45599 And https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/kangana-ranaut-says-it-was-mistake-directing-emergency-choosing-theatrical-release-thought-i-would-be-able-to-get-away-101736393652444.html
