TL;DR:Ā After much delay, Kangana Ranautās biographical thriller āEmergencyāĀ has finally received its censor certificateĀ from the CBFC. While Kangana earlier claimed the filmās release was blocked due to industry backlash, MediaFx sees a political angleāthe filmās release was stalled due to BJPās electoral interestsĀ during the Haryana elections but now has been cleared to align with upcoming polls in Jharkhand and Maharashtra. šļø
š CBFC Delay Sparks Drama
Kangana expressed frustration over the months-long delay, hinting that she and her partners bore heavy financial losses. The filmās storylineāfocused on Indira Gandhi's 21-month emergency ruleāhas stirred controversy, including opposition from some Sikh groups. The timing of the censorship clearance, however, has raised eyebrows. š°ļø
š„ Why Now? Elections and Strategy?
With Haryana elections out of the way, Kangana has suddenly received the green signalĀ to announce the filmās release soon. MediaFx suspects this isnāt just a coincidence. The BJP may now leverage the filmās anti-Congress themeĀ to influence voters in upcoming elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand. š
š” MediaFx Opinion: Art or Political Tool?
Kanganaās frustrations highlight how censorship often overlaps with political agendas. Itās troubling that artistic expression is influenced by election cycles. While āEmergencyā might make for gripping cinema, it also reflects how films are being weaponizedĀ to serve political goals. š
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