Kangana Ranaut’s political drama Emergency recently premiered on an OTT platform, igniting discussions across social media. The film, which delves into the controversial 21-month Emergency imposed by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1975, has received a mix of critical acclaim and audience appreciation.Calls for an Oscar entry—Kangana respondsAmong the flood of reactions, one viewer passionately suggested that Emergency should be India’s official Oscar entry.
The comment, shared on social media, hailed the film as a masterpiece. However, Kangana swiftly dismissed the idea, stating that the U.S.
would never acknowledge a film that exposes its political maneuvers. She argued that Emergency sheds light on how powerful nations exert control over developing countries and emphasized that she values India’s National Awards far more than an Oscar.She said, “But America wouldn’t like to acknowledge its real face, how they bully suppress and arm twist developing nations.
It’s been exposed in #emergency. They can keep their silly Oscar. We have National Awards.
”119107021Veteran filmmaker Sanjay Gupta admits to misjudging the filmVeteran filmmaker Sanjay Gupta also weighed in, admitting that he had initially underestimated Emergency but was pleasantly surprised after watching it. He described the film as a remarkable cinematic effort, praising Kangana’s direction and performance as “world-class.”In response, Kangana expressed her gratitude, urging the film ind.
