Member of Parliament and actor Kangana Ranaut is all set to portray Indira Gandhi in the anticipated release of the film, Emergency. The story highlights one of independent India's most controversial political periods under Indira Gandhi who was known for her strong personality and hard-headed decisions while she held office. The first and only female Indian Prime Minister's tenure was nothing short of controversial and as Independence Day come closer, let's look at all of the talented actors who managed to capture the essence of this eccentric politician on the big screen.
Kangana Ranaut When asked about her role in the biopic Emergency , she said to Variety, “Her life was such a Shakespearean tragedy. It’s not for us to judge or evaluate. It is what it is.
When people see the film they will realize that it is such an honest take on the Emergency, what led to it and what eventually came of it.” The Emergency was a 21-month period from 1975 to 1977 which saw Prime Minister Indira Gandhi declare a state of emergency across the country — unilaterally; it gave her the authority to suspend elections as well as civil liberties. Alongside Kangana, Anupam Kher portrays Jayaprakash Narayan, Milind Soman steps into the shoes of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw and Shreyas Talpade plays Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
The film will be out in theatres on 6th September 2024. Avantika Akerkar The actor has stepped into the metaphorical shoes of the late Prime Minister twice, first in the biop.