Mumbai: Zee Entertainment Enterprises and Manikarnika Films Production House informed the Bombay High Court on Friday that they have agreed to implement the cuts recommended by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for their upcoming film ‘Emergency’.
During the court hearing, the producers requested a two-week period to make the necessary edits in line with the CBFC’s suggestions before resubmitting the film for certification. The CBFC assured the court that they would review the modifications and finalize the film’s certification within two weeks after the changes are submitted.
Originally scheduled for release on September 6, ‘Emergency’ has faced delays due to ongoing certification issues. Last week, the CBFC indicated that the film could be cleared for release if certain cuts recommended by its revising committee were made.
In September, actress and director Kangana Ranaut spoke about the challenges faced by the filmmakers due to the delay.
“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. Delaying the release is a loss for all. I think the Censor Board should take responsibility to release this film at the earliest,” she said.
The film is a biographical political thriller that delves into the life of Indira Gandhi, focusing on the 21-month emergency period she imposed from 1975 to 1977.
