Emergency Trailer: Kangana Ranaut as Indira Gandhi Teases a Deep Dive into a Dark Period of Indian Democracy

The highly awaited film Emergency released its first trailer on Wednesday, offering a glimpse into the life of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Kangana Ranaut, who plays the lead role, also serves as the film’s producer and director.

Trailer Highlights

The trailer provides a window into Gandhi’s struggle to maintain her power and influence in a predominantly male political landscape. It suggests that the film will explore significant moments, achievements, and setbacks in Gandhi’s life—from her role as the bearer of her family’s legacy to her leadership during a time of political upheaval.

The trailer’s standout feature is its portrayal of the controversial Emergency period (1975-1977), when Gandhi declared a national state of emergency. It promises to uncover the personal challenges Gandhi faced, her strong public persona, the opposition she encountered, and the ultimate consequences of her policies.

Cast and Release Date

Emergency stars 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 wrote the screenplay. After numerous delays, the film is slated for a global release on September 6, 2024.

Kangana Ranaut on Emergency

Kangana Ranaut shared her thoughts on the film, stating, “*Emergency* is a pivotal and somber chapter in our history that young India should learn about. I’m grateful to my incredible cast and thrilled to bring this significant historical event to the screen. Jaihind!”