Emergency Movie: Members of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) staged a protest outside a cinema hall in Amritsar, expressing their opposition to the screening of actress Kangana Ranaut’s film Emergency. The SGPC, a prominent Sikh religious body, has called on the Punjab Government to impose an immediate ban on the movie in all cinema halls across the state.
Calls for Immediate Ban on the Film Across Punjab
The protestors gathered in significant numbers outside the theater, holding banners and raising slogans against the film. They expressed their concerns, claiming the movie distorts historical facts and disrespects sentiments. According to SGPC representatives, the portrayal of certain events in the film does not align with historical truths, which they believe could mislead audiences and hurt religious and cultural sentiments.
SGPC Protests Screening of Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Emergency’ in Amritsar
Addressing the media, an SGPC spokesperson said, “We urge the Punjab Government to take immediate action and ban this film in the interest of preserving the dignity of our history and culture. We will not tolerate any distortion of historical events, especially those related to our community.”
Emergency, directed by Kangana Ranaut, delves into the political landscape of India during the Emergency period of 1975-77, focusing on key political figures and events of that era. The film has garnered both praise and criticism for its controversial subject matter. While it aims to shed light on a critical chapter of Indian history, it has also faced backlash from various groups.
The SGPC’s protest adds to the growing debates surrounding the film’s release, with critics and supporters voicing their opinions on the matter. The Punjab Government has yet to respond to the SGPC’s demand, but the protest has ignited a larger conversation about the balance between creative freedom and historical accountability in Indian cinema.
Meanwhile, cinema halls in Punjab are witnessing increased security measures as authorities anticipate further protests.