CBFC has granted a U/A rating to Kangana's film 'Emergency'

Certification comes with stipulation that three significant cuts be made

Controversy around Emergency had sparked protests from Sikh groups

In the latest development for Kangana Ranaut’s much-anticipated film Emergency, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has granted the film a U/A rating.

However, this certification comes with the stipulation that three significant cuts be made. Among the scenes ordered to be altered or removed are graphic depictions of violence, including one where Pakistani soldiers attack Bangladeshi refugees. Specific sequences, such as a soldier smashing an infant’s head and the beheading of three women, are to be cut.

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Despite receiving a U/A certificate, the film’s journey to release remains in legal limbo. The Bombay High Court has refused immediate relief to compel the CBFC to issue an official release certificate. This decision follows an earlier order by the Madhya Pradesh High Court, which affects the film’s certification process.

The controversy around Emergency has sparked protests from Sikh groups over its portrayal of their community. These concerns were formally submitted to the CBFC, and the board was instructed to review them by September 18.

Zee Studios, which is backing the film, argued in court that the CBFC had already approved the U/A certification but was delaying its formal issuance. Legal proceedings continue as Emergency faces further hurdles before its scheduled release.