Mumbai/IBNS: The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), the statutory film-certification body in the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, on Thursday (Sept. 26) informed the Bombay High Court that Kangana Ranauts film Emergency can be released after implementing cuts recommended by its revising committee.
The film, directed and co-produced by Ranautwho is also a BJP MPfeatures her in the role of former prime minister Indira Gandhi.
Initially slated for release on Sept. 6, Emergency has been delayed due to disagreements with the censor board.
Several Sikh organizations have raised concerns, accusing the film of misrepresenting their community, and have approached the court to block its release.
CBFCs counsel, Abhinav Chandrachud, told the Bombay HC, The committee has suggested some cuts, which need to be made before the certificate can be issued and the movie released.
Sharan Jagtiani, senior counsel representing Zee Entertainment, the films co-producer, requested more time to review the proposed cuts.
The court has scheduled the next hearing for Sept. 30, according to reports.
The court was considering Zees petition, which calls for the release of the mandatory censor certificate.
The petition claims that while the CBFC had approved the certification, it had not yet issued it.
Last week, Zee Entertainment alleged that the delay was politically influenced due to upcoming elections in Haryana.
However, the court questioned why the ruling party would act against one of its own members.
