Kangana Ranaut has praised her ‘Emergency’ co-star Anupam Kher, stating that she wouldn’t have made the film if he had declined to participate. In an interview with ANI, she referred to Kher as the “hero” of the film, emphasising his essential role in portraying Jayaprakash Narayan.
The actress said, “It was very important for me to have Anupam ji in this film. If he refused to do Emergency, then I wouldn’t have made it. Look at his on-screen personality…there’s honesty on his face. No one can portray the role of Jayaprakash Narayan except him.”
Anupam also praised Kangana and said, “I was in National School of Drama in New Delhi when Emergency was declared. So, I did not have to do much research for the film…also, Kangana had researched on everyone’s behalf. This will be one of the finest films made on any political subject. Kangana does effortless work. She has put so much hard work behind Emergency. …To direct the whole film and act as Indira Gandhi isn’t an easy job but Kangana did it… one of the finest directors that I have worked with”.
The film ‘Emergency’ focuses on the 21-month period in India from 1975 to 1977 when Prime Minister Indira Gandhi declared a state of emergency. Kher plays the role of late politician Jayaprakash Narayan, while Kangana Ranaut portrays Indira Gandhi. Shreyas Talpade will play the role of a young Atal Bihari Vajpayee in the film, directed by Kangana Ranaut. It explores the political turmoil and civil liberties suppression during this time. It is set to be released on January 17, 2025.
