Amidst protests by multiple Sikh organizations and Congress leaders, the screening of Kangana Ranaut's recently released film Emergency was cancelled in Punjab. SGPC called for a ban on the film, while Ranaut condemned it as "harassment of art and the artist". The state government has not issued any orders for a ban, but cinema owners decided to not screen the film. Congress and opposition leaders have also demanded a ban citing distorted historical facts in the film.
Protests by Sikh organizations and the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbhandak Committee (SGPC) have led to the cancellation of the screening of the film "Emergency" in Punjab. The movie, which is directed and stars Kangana Ranaut, faced backlash for its portrayal of Sikh community and former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The SGPC and various political leaders, including Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira, have called for a ban on the movie, while Ranaut has accused them of propaganda to tarnish her image. The film's release was earlier postponed due to the protest of Sikh groups and concerns raised by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
Ahead of the release of her film "Emergency," Kangana Ranaut took to social media to share a video of individuals threatening her life. The actress-politician seeks the help of police in Himachal, Maharashtra, and Punjab. The film's release has already sparked controversies, with the SGPC and Akal Takht calling for a ban. "Emergency" is a biographical political drama that focuses on the Indian Emergency and stars Ranaut as former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.