Kangana Ranaut's 'Emergency' to Stream on Netflix Amidst Controversy

Kangana Ranaut's film 'Emergency', which details the 21-month Emergency imposed in 1975 by then PM Indira Gandhi, will stream on Netflix from March 17. The film faced controversies regarding its portrayal of the Sikh community and was not screened in Punjab amid protests.

Kangana Ranaut, an actor and politician, announced that her film 'Emergency' will be available for streaming on Netflix from March 17.

The film, which portrays the challenging Emergency period under former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, faced controversies over its depiction of the Sikh community. Released in theaters on January 17 after delays, it wasn't screened in Punjab due to protests from Sikh organizations. Politicians also called for a ban.

The film stars Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, and others. Despite the backlash, Ranaut, the BJP MP from Himachal Pradesh, criticized the resistance as harassment of art. Produced by Zee Studios and Manikarnika Films, 'Emergency' highlights significant historical events.