Actor-filmmaker Kangana Ranaut on Friday said she has got demands from the censor board for cuts in her directorial "Emergency" but the suggestions "seem quite unreasonable" and her team is ready to stand its ground.
The team seems "resolute in maintaining the film's authenticity" as actress Kangana Ranaut tweeted in response to reports that appeared in a section of the media stating that the CBFC has asked for 13 cuts in the film.
The actor and BJP MP has directed, co-produced, and acted in the film, playing the lead role of the late Indira Gandhi. She has earlier accused the censor board of stalling certification to delay the release of the film. It was earlier supposed to release on September 6.
Several media reports suggest that the censor board's revising committee has asked the filmmakers to make 13 cuts into the film and issued a U/A certificate. These reportedly include making a disclaimer, deleting certain dialogues and scenes, and providing facts to support historical references in the film.
"We've got requests for cuts, but while feedback is always welcome, some of the suggestions seem quite unreasonable… On the brighter side, most historians and members of the review committee who've seen it have praised it as the most faithful depiction of a leader," Ranaut said.
"They really appreciated our undying commitment to the truth, without compromising even the smallest detail. Their endorsement is encouraging and affirms that we have honored the story as it deserves. Nevertheless, we are ready to stand our ground to protect the film's integrity, ensuring that its essence remains intact," she added.
"Emergency" has run into a controversy as Sikh bodies, including the Shiromani Akali Dal, have protested its release, claiming it distorts facts and gets even history wrong.
The co-producer of the film, Zee Entertainment Enterprises has approached the Bombay High Court seeking a direction to the CBFC to issue a certificate for the film.
The CBFC has told the Bombay High Court that it was willing to issue a certificate to the film if certain cuts are made as recommended by its revising committee. "The committee has suggested some cuts before a certificate can be issued and the movie can be released," said CBFC counsel Abhinav Chandrachud.
The team of the film requested time to decide whether they would accept the cuts or not. The bench has posted the matter for further hearing on September 30.
Last week, Zee Entertainment alleged that the certificate was being withheld due to political reasons and elections in Haryana.
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