Kangana Ranaut claims film industry is celebrating that her self-financed Emergency didn’t release like Deepika Padukone’s Padmaavat and Alia Bhatt’s Udta Punjab: “The government protected them and they were released”

Kangana Ranaut’s film, Emergency, has encountered significant hurdles ahead of its release. Initially slated for September 6, the political drama, where Ranaut takes on the role of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, faced a setback when its certification was rescinded following objections from several Sikh organizations. These groups expressed concerns about the portrayal of their community in the film.In a recent interview, Ranaut voiced her frustration over the lack of support for her project, contrasting her experience with that of other films in the past that faced similar challenges. She pointed to notable examples such as Padmaavat and Udta Punjab, both of which were met with severe protests and threats but ultimately received backing from the industry and the government. "It's happened in the past too. There have been films like Padmaavat and Udta Punjab which were released quite smoothly. There were throats to chop off someone's nose, someone's neck, but the government protected them and they were released," she told News18.The absence of solidarity has left Ranaut feeling isolated. “When it came to my film's release, no one... especially no one from the Congress party supported me, not even the film industry did. I definitely feel like I'm on my own. When I see these kind of feelings, this narrow-minded thinking, what kind of hope from people would I be left with?” she explained.Ranaut's current predicament is compounded by the apparent indifference of her peers. She claimed, “The film industry is celebrating that my self-financed film didn't release. I am in the loneliest corner of the world.”Udta Punjab faced backlash for its unflinching depiction of the drug crisis in Punjab. Similarly, Padmaavat encountered significant challenges, including threats against its cast and crew, yet was ultimately able to hit theaters.The film's focus on a highly controversial period in Indian history, particularly the national Emergency declared in the 1970s, was expected to stir debate. Kangana Ranaut essays the role of former PM Indira Gandhi in the movie.ALSO READ: Kangana Ranaut reacts after Bombay High Court refuses to order certification to Emergency: “I have become everyone’s favourite target”