Kangana Ranaut’s political drama emergency The release has been banned in Bangladesh, sparking discussion in the entertainment and diplomatic circles. The film, which portrays the turbulent period of emergency declared in India by then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1975, has become the center of a geopolitical standoff.
Kangana Ranaut’s emergency banned in Bangladesh
A source familiar with the situation said, “The decision to stop the screening emergency Bangladesh is linked to the current tense relations between India and Bangladesh. The ban is less about the content of the film and more about the ongoing political dynamics between the two countries.”
about emergency
emergency It tells about the involvement of the Indian Army and Indira Gandhi’s government in the 1971 Bangladeshi War of Independence and the support given to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, often referred to as the Father of Bangladesh. Rahman, who referred to Indira Gandhi as “Goddess Durga”, is also a central figure in the narrative.
The film explores the assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by Bangladeshi extremists – this aspect is believed to have contributed to the film’s prohibition in Bangladesh.
Its Indian release is just three days away, emergency It has generated significant discussion for its bold portrayal of a crucial moment in Indian history. However, the ban underlines a growing trend in Bangladesh where the political environment is increasingly shaping cultural exchange.
Starring a stellar cast like Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, Ashok Chhabra, Mahima Chaudhary, Milind Soman, Vishakh Nair and late Satish Kaushik, the film is set for theatrical release on January 17. The ‘Emergency’ is coming at a crucial time. This is the best of times for Kangana, whose career has been hit by consecutive box-office disappointments, including her recent film Tejas (2023).
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