Zee Entertainment Accepts Censor Board Cuts for "Emergency" Film Release

Zee Entertainment Enterprises, which co-produced the film "Emergency" with Kangana Ranaut, informed the Bombay High Court that it has accepted the cuts recommended by the censor board. Senior lawyer Sharan Jagtiani, representing Zee, stated that the necessary changes would be made, and the film would be resubmitted to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for approval.

Censor Board's Process

Abhinav Chandrachud, a lawyer for the CBFC, mentioned that once the film is submitted after making the cuts, it will be reviewed, and a certificate should be issued within two weeks.

A division bench of Justices B P Colabawalla and Firdosh Pooniwalla accepted the statements from both parties and closed the petition filed by Zee Entertainment. The court will provide a detailed order later.

Initial Release Plans

"Emergency" was supposed to be released on September 6 but faced issues with the CBFC over its certification. Last week, the CBFC told the court that the film could be released if specific cuts were made as recommended by its revising committee.

Controversies Surrounding the Film

The movie has faced backlash from Sikh organizations, including the Shiromani Akali Dal, which accused it of misrepresenting historical facts. Zee Entertainment claimed that the CBFC had already prepared the certification for the film but had not issued it.

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Kangana's Role

Kangana Ranaut directed, co-produced, and stars in "Emergency," portraying former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. She has accused the CBFC of delaying the film's certification to postpone its release. Zee Entertainment suggested that the certification might be withheld for political reasons, especially with upcoming elections in Haryana.