'If Bhindranwale is portrayed as a terrorist, remember what happened to Indira Gandhi': Kangana Ranaut shares video on threat over 'Emergency'
Chandigarh, August 27
BJP MP and actor Kangana Ranaut has sought police help after a video of a group of men threatening her over the release of her next film 'Emergency'.
In the video, six men are seen sitting in circle in a room, two of them are dressed like Nihang Sikhs.
One of the men is heard saying that if the movie is released, the Sikh community will condemn it. "Your movie will be received with chappals," he says, adding, "If in the movie he (Khalistani terrorist Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale) is portrayed as a terrorist, remember what happened to the person (Indira Gandhi) whose movie you are doing," warns another man, identified as Vicky Thomas Singh, who describes himself as a social media influencer on X and regularly shares videos praising Bhindranwale.
Please look in to this @DGPMaharashtra @himachalpolice @PunjabPoliceInd https://t.co/IAtJKIRvzI
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) August 26, 2024
He is also heard speaking about Indira Gandhi's bodyguards Satwant Singh and Beant Singh who assassinated the former PM in 1984.
He said: "Who were Satwant Singh and Beant Singh? We will offer our heads to but those who can offer heads can also chop off them off."
Many organisations have demanded a ban on the release of the film. Meanwhile, Kangana Ranaut on Tuesday unveiled the first track 'Singhasan Khali Karo' from 'Emergency'.
Taking to her Instagram story, Kangana treated fans with a song video.
Reviving the iconic anthem 'Singhasan Khali Karo Ki Janta Aati Hai', originally penned by the legendary poet Ramdhari Singh Dinkar, this powerful track echoes through India's darkest political hour.
Talking about the song, Kangana said, "In the 1970s, the people of India rallied together and found their voice in 'Singhasan Khali Karo', a slogan that challenged the tyranny of Mrs. Indira Gandhi's premiership. These were the words of Ramdhari Singh Dinkar, celebrated as the poet of rebellion and they became Jayaprakash Narayan's call for Total Revolution. This clarion call shook the very foundations of power, its aftershocks birthing new parties and ideologies. Every patriot became a foot soldier in the army of democracy and the sentiments of this movement live on in the DNA of Indian politics. It's incredible to collaborate with maestro G V Prakash, who captured the emotional resonance of this revolution in the song." Music composer G V Prakash Kumar shared, "Composing 'Singhasan Khali Karo' was an extraordinary journey. It is an outcome of diving deep into the raw, revolutionary spirit of the 1970s, and bringing it to life through music is an honour. It was a privilege to work with the immensely talented Manoj Muntashir, whose powerful lyrics capture the essence of resistance and the fight for justice. The experience was made even more memorable by the incredible vocal powerhouse trio of Udit Narayan, Nakash Aziz, and Nakul Abhyankar. Together, we aimed to create a song that not only tributes the struggles of the past but also reminds the masses of their power." 'Emergency', a project helmed entirely by Kangana Ranaut, boasts a stellar cast including Anupam Kher, Mahima Chaudhary, Milind Soman, Shreyas Talpade, Vishak Nair, and the late Satish Kaushik in pivotal roles.
Based on the period when the emergency was imposed in the country in 1975, it stars Ranaut as the former Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi.
The trailer shows young Indira's bond with her father, the late Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, as she entered politics. It then shows how she dealt with conflicts, political turmoil, and other issues over her lengthy career.
It also gives glimpses into the various issues that the film touches including the Emergency period, the Shimla Agreement, the rise of the Khalistan movement, and JP Andolan, among others.
