Kangana Ranaut‘s ‘Emergency‘ indeed marks a significant milestone in her career, being her second production venture under ‘Manikarnika’ films after ‘Tiku Weds Sheru’ and her second directorial effort following ‘Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi’. The trailer, unveiled today, introduces Kangana in the role of former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, set against the tumultuous backdrop of the 1975 ‘Emergency’ in India.
During the trailer launch in Mumbai, Kangana shared the challenges she faced while juggling multiple roles as a producer, director, actor, and writer for the film. She acknowledged that managing all these responsibilities was far from easy but also highlighted her commitment to bringing this powerful political drama to life. The film’s focus on a critical period in Indian history and Kangana’s portrayal of such a pivotal figure are already generating significant buzz.
The actress candidly opened up about the challenges she faced while working on ‘Emergency’, emphasising how maintaining a positive temperament was particularly difficult during the shoot. She shared, “It’s highly demanding, emotionally, mentally and physically. It’s too much for anybody to be at your best in terms of communication and temperament. It’s unrealistic. More than good news, bad news keep coming in, that someone is not available on these dates, it’s raining, it’s flooding, something is dripping or a certain equipment is stuck.”
Ranaut shared that her brother, Aksht Ranaut, also played a key role as a producer on ‘Emergency’. She revealed that having her family involved in the project was not only important for managing finances but also for emotional support. Kangana humorously remarked that her sister, Rangoli Chandel, often visited the set for a unique reason—gossip. She pointed out that in the midst of the intense and demanding work environment, having someone close to share lighter moments and vent frustrations with was essential.
‘Emergency’ boasts a talented ensemble cast, with Shreyas Talpade portraying former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Mahima Chaudhry as the writer and activist Pupul Jayakar, Milind Soman as the legendary military leader Sam Manekshaw, and the late Satish Kaushik in one of his final roles as Jagjivan Ram, a prominent Indian politician. The film is set to hit theaters on September 6, promising a gripping portrayal of a pivotal period in India’s history, with each actor bringing to life key figures from that era.
During the trailer launch in Mumbai, Kangana shared the challenges she faced while juggling multiple roles as a producer, director, actor, and writer for the film. She acknowledged that managing all these responsibilities was far from easy but also highlighted her commitment to bringing this powerful political drama to life. The film’s focus on a critical period in Indian history and Kangana’s portrayal of such a pivotal figure are already generating significant buzz.
The actress candidly opened up about the challenges she faced while working on ‘Emergency’, emphasising how maintaining a positive temperament was particularly difficult during the shoot. She shared, “It’s highly demanding, emotionally, mentally and physically. It’s too much for anybody to be at your best in terms of communication and temperament. It’s unrealistic. More than good news, bad news keep coming in, that someone is not available on these dates, it’s raining, it’s flooding, something is dripping or a certain equipment is stuck.”
Ranaut shared that her brother, Aksht Ranaut, also played a key role as a producer on ‘Emergency’. She revealed that having her family involved in the project was not only important for managing finances but also for emotional support. Kangana humorously remarked that her sister, Rangoli Chandel, often visited the set for a unique reason—gossip. She pointed out that in the midst of the intense and demanding work environment, having someone close to share lighter moments and vent frustrations with was essential.
‘Emergency’ boasts a talented ensemble cast, with Shreyas Talpade portraying former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Mahima Chaudhry as the writer and activist Pupul Jayakar, Milind Soman as the legendary military leader Sam Manekshaw, and the late Satish Kaushik in one of his final roles as Jagjivan Ram, a prominent Indian politician. The film is set to hit theaters on September 6, promising a gripping portrayal of a pivotal period in India’s history, with each actor bringing to life key figures from that era.
