Mumbai: The highly anticipated trailer for Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency was released on Wednesday, offering a glimpse into the life of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Ranaut, who stars in the titular role, has also produced and directed the film.
Emergency: Trailer Highlights
The trailer provides an inside look into Gandhi’s life, showcasing her struggles to maintain power in a male-dominated political landscape. It hints at significant moments and challenges in Gandhi’s career, from upholding her family legacy to navigating a nation amid political upheavals.
Key scenes highlight the controversial Emergency period of 1975-1977, when Gandhi declared a state of national emergency. The film aims to explore Gandhi’s personal struggles and the resulting opposition that ultimately led to her assassination.
Emergency: Cast and Release Date
Emergency features Kangana Ranaut as Indira Gandhi, with Anupam Kher as Jayaprakash Narayan, Shreyas Talpade as Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Mahima Chaudhry as Pupul Jayakar, Milind Soman as Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, and the late Satish Kaushik as Jagjivan Ram. Ritesh Shah is credited with the screenplay.
After several delays, Emergency is scheduled for release worldwide on September 6, 2024.
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Kangana Ranaut on Emergency
Kangana Ranaut expressed her thoughts on the film: “Emergency is one of the most significant and darkest chapters in our history that young India needs to know. It is a crucial story and I want to thank my super-talented actors like Satish ji, Anupam ji, Shreyas, Mahima, and Milind for embarking on this creative journey together. I am excited to bring this extraordinary episode from India’s history to the big screen. Jaihind!”
