Emergency Film Certification Saga: Zee Entertainment and CBFC Agree on Edits

Zee Entertainment and Manikarnika Films have accepted CBFC's suggested cuts for 'Emergency'. The producers seek two weeks for edits before resubmitting for certification. 'Emergency', facing certification issues, was postponed from its September 6 release. Kangana Ranaut expressed concerns over delays and the impact on stakeholders.

Zee Entertainment Enterprises and Manikarnika Films Production House have agreed to implement the edits proposed by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for their film, 'Emergency'. The Bombay High Court was informed about this agreement during a proceeding on Friday. The producers have requested a fortnight to make the necessary changes in accordance with the CBFC's recommendations before resubmitting the film for certification.

This announcement comes after 'Emergency', originally slated for a September 6 release, encountered delays stemming from issues related to its certification. The court was previously told by the CBFC that the film could gain clearance for release if specific edits, as advised by the board's revising committee, were undertaken. In early September, Kangana Ranaut, in conversation with ANI, highlighted the challenges faced due to the film's delayed release.

Ranaut remarked, 'I know how I made this film... I did not get any support from the film industry. It's made on a huge budget. I, along with Zee and other partners, created Emergency, and now with the release delay, everyone is bearing a huge loss. Delay release is a loss for all. I think the Censor Board should take the responsibility to release this film at the earliest.' The biographical political thriller explores Indira Gandhi's life during the 21-month emergency period from 1975 to 1977.

(With inputs from agencies.)