Actor Kangana Ranaut has released the trailer of the much awaited film Emergency. Taking to X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, Kangana posted the less than two-minute-long trailer. Zee Studio also shared the video on their YouTube channel.

Emergency trailer

Kangana, who plays former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in the film, is seen telling the President that she is the “cabinet”. Anupam Kher plays Jayaprakash Narayan, who writes her a letter from the jail. Shreyas Talpade is seen as the late Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

Kangana essays former PM Indira Gandhi

Kangana’s character says in the Assembly that the only way to accept the truth is to wage a war. She goes against all other leaders as she takes the decision. Milind Soman, as Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, asks her if she wants a war. She simply gives a look that confirms that she wants a war.

The country then plunges into violence, death, and chaos as Kangana’s Indira decides to launch an Emergency. As the video ends, her voice is heard saying, “Indira is India.” Kangana has impactfully portrayed the former PM fighting against everyone to impose her decision.

Sharing the video on X, Kangana tweeted, “1975, Emergency — A Defining chapter in Indian History. Indira: India’s most powerful woman. Her ambition transformed the nation, but her #EMERGENCY plunged it into chaos.”

About Emergency

The political drama is written, directed, and co-produced by Kangana. It will be released in theatres on January 17. Emergency delves into the emergency imposed by the late PM for 21 months from 1975 to 1977 and its aftermath.

The film also features Mahima Chaudhry as Pupul Jayakar, Ashok Chhabra as Morarji Desai, Vishak Nair as Sanjay Gandhi and the late Satish Kaushik as Jagjivan Ram. The film was earlier scheduled to release on September 6, 2024. However, it missed the date as it failed to get a clearance from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).

The trailer for Emergency, directed by and starring Kangana Ranaut, has garnered significant attention for its portrayal of one of India’s most controversial political periods—the Emergency of 1975.

In the gripping trailer, Kangana, who plays the role of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, dramatically announces her appointment to the Cabinet, a pivotal moment that set the stage for an era of intense political unrest and authoritarian rule.

The film attempts to delve into unrecorded and lesser-known facets of this critical period in Indian history. It portrays the complexities of power, decision-making, and the personal challenges faced by Indira Gandhi as she navigated through turbulent political waters.

The trailer showcases the intense atmosphere of the time, with references to the imposition of emergency powers, which led to widespread censorship, mass arrests, and the curtailing of civil liberties.

Kangana’s portrayal of Indira Gandhi has already sparked discussions, with the actress donning a convincing transformation to bring the late Prime Minister’s persona to life. Her performance is marked by a mix of strength, vulnerability, and determination.

reflecting the multifaceted nature of the iconic political figure. The trailer hints at the emotional and political turmoil surrounding Gandhi’s leadership, suggesting that the film will explore not just the historical events but also the psychological impact of the decisions made during this period.

Emergency promises to offer a fresh perspective on India’s political history, highlighting the moments that were either overlooked or deliberately obscured by mainstream narratives. By shedding light on these unrecorded histories, the film hopes to provoke thought and discussion on the true nature of power, governance.

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