British Sikh groups disrupt some screenings of Kangana Ranaut's Emergency' in UK, call her a notorious actress/politician
2 months ago

British Sikh groups disrupt some screenings of Kangana Ranaut's Emergency' in UK, call her a notorious actress/politician

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Meanwhile, Ranaut took to social media herself with a video expressing her gratitude and also voicing her disappointment regarding the film’s reception in Punjab and among some Sikhs abroad British Sikh groups have organised protests against Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Emergency’, disrupting the film’s screening at some cinemas in the UK during its opening weekend. The Sikh Press Association group stated on social media that the film is seen as “anti-Sikh” and the protests have resulted in cancelled screenings in Birmingham and Wolverhampton, in the West Midlands region of England. “UK Sikhs are protesting at cinemas across the UK regarding today’s release of the film Emergency, a biopic of former India Prime Minister Indira Gandhi considered anti-Sikh propaganda,” the group stated on X in time for the film’s release on Friday. Meanwhile, Ranaut took to social media herself with a video expressing her gratitude and also voicing her disappointment regarding the film’s reception in Punjab and among some Sikhs abroad.

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‘Emergency’ row: Kangana Ranaut upset with Indian politicians’ “silence” over disruption of UK screening
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘Emergency’ row: Kangana Ranaut upset with Indian politicians’ “silence” over disruption of UK screening

The Hindu  

After Bob Blackman, the Opposition Conservative Party Member of Parliament urged the U.K. Home Secretary to intervene after his constituents in north-west London were threatened by “masked Khalistani terrorists” who burst into a screening of Kangana Ranaut’s film Emergency, the actor-director has responded to the ongoing row. Sharing the video of Blackman talking about the issue, Kangana wrote on X, …

India ‘concerned’ with pro-Khalistan elements disrupting screening of ‘Emergency’ in U.K.
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India ‘concerned’ with pro-Khalistan elements disrupting screening of ‘Emergency’ in U.K.

The Hindu  

India on Friday expressed concern over certain pro-Khalistani elements disrupting the screening of the movie "Emergency" in the U.K. U.K. MP condemns ‘Emergency’ film screening disruption Earlier, an Opposition Conservative Party Member of Parliament urged the U.K. Home Secretary to intervene after his constituents in north-west London were threatened by “masked Khalistani terrorists” who burst into a screening of Kangana …

India Slams Obstructions At ‘Emergency' Screening In UK: 'Freedom Of Speech And Expression Can’t Be Applied Selectively'
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

India Slams Obstructions At ‘Emergency' Screening In UK: 'Freedom Of Speech And Expression Can’t Be Applied Selectively'

ABP News  

India on Friday said that it hopes the UK government will take appropriate action against those responsible in obstructing screenings of the film 'Emergency' there. This comes as a British Member of Parliament alleged "masked Khalistani terrorists" threatened his constituents and disrupted a screening of Kangana Ranaut starrer film 'Emergency' there. 'The Film Is Very Controversial', Says British MP Conservative …

Emergency movie disrupted in UK: India says ‘freedom of expression cannot be selective’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Emergency movie disrupted in UK: India says ‘freedom of expression cannot be selective’

Live Mint  

India said on Friday, January 24, that the Khalistan supporters who had allegedly disrupted the screening of Kangana Ranaut's Emergency movie across the United Kingdom should be held accountable. Asserting that “freedom of speech and expression cannot be selective”, the Ministry of External Affairs hoped that the government in the UK will take appropriate action against the miscreants. A day …

Kangana Ranaut's Emergency show disrupted in London by 'Khalistani terrorists', says UK MP, raises issue in Parliament
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kangana Ranaut's Emergency show disrupted in London by 'Khalistani terrorists', says UK MP, raises issue in Parliament

Hindustan Times  

A British Member of Parliament has alleged that "masked Khalistani terrorists" threatened his constituents in north-west London after they burst into a screening of Kangana Ranaut's film Emergency there. Emergency issue reaches British Parliament Bob Blackman, an Opposition MP, told the House of Commons that similar disruption of the screenings of the "very controversial" film took place in Wolverhampton, Birmingham, …

'Freedom of expression cannot be selective': MEA slams UK protests against 'Emergency' movie
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Freedom of expression cannot be selective': MEA slams UK protests against 'Emergency' movie

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: India on Friday said that freedom of expression cannot be selective, responding to reports of disruption to the screening of Kangana Ranaut's Emergency movie across the United Kingdom, and called on the British government to take action against those responsible. The Ministry of External Affairs also stressed that India will continue to raise national security concerns with the …

UK MP condemns 'Emergency' film screening disruption by 'Khalistani terrorists'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

UK MP condemns 'Emergency' film screening disruption by 'Khalistani terrorists'

New Indian Express  

LONDON: An Opposition Conservative Party Member of Parliament has urged the UK Home Secretary to intervene after his constituents in north-west London were threatened by "masked Khalistani terrorists" who burst into a screening of Kangana Ranaut's film 'Emergency'. Bob Blackman told the House of Commons that similar disruption of the screenings of the "very controversial" film took place in Wolverhampton, …

Kangana Ranaut takes a dig at Indian politicians as British MP supports Emergency
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kangana Ranaut takes a dig at Indian politicians as British MP supports Emergency

India Today  

Actor-MP Kangana Ranaut's Emergency is not only facing protests in Punjab, but in parts of the UK as well. Kangana Ranaut on Friday shared a video on social media where British MP Bob Blackman could be heard speaking in support of the political drama Emergency and defended its right to be screened. Kangana praised Blackman for raising his voice and …

British Sikh groups disrupt some screenings of ‘Emergency’ in UK
2 months ago

British Sikh groups disrupt some screenings of ‘Emergency’ in UK

Hindustan Times  

London, British Sikh groups have organised protests against Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Emergency’, disrupting the film’s screening at some cinemas in the UK during its opening weekend. British Sikh groups disrupt some screenings of ‘Emergency’ in UK The Sikh Press Association group stated on social media that the film is seen as “anti-Sikh” and the protests have resulted in cancelled screenings in …

Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency Crosses Rs 10 Crore Despite Punjab Ban
2 months ago

Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency Crosses Rs 10 Crore Despite Punjab Ban

Deccan Chronicle  

Ranaut, known for her bold statements and career-defining roles, portrays the role of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in the film, a character embroiled in one of the most controversial chapters of Indian history. However, the film has faced censorship challenges, with the Punjab government imposing a ban on Emergency due to its contentious portrayal of political events. Ranaut, in …

‘Emergency’ movie review: Kangana Ranaut turns Indira Gandhi’s life into a lopsided listicle
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2 months ago

‘Emergency’ movie review: Kangana Ranaut turns Indira Gandhi’s life into a lopsided listicle

The Hindu  

When Kangana Ranaut announced that she would direct Emergency, many felt it might be another weapon to whip the Congress in the election year to limit the memory of the grand old party’s rule to the 21-month blot that Indira Gandhi inflicted on democracy in 1975. Emergency Director: Kangana Ranaut Cast: Kangana Ranaut, Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, Satish Kaushik, Mahima …

Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Emergency’ not screened in most places in Punjab after SGPC protests, calls it ‘harassment’
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2 months ago

Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Emergency’ not screened in most places in Punjab after SGPC protests, calls it ‘harassment’

The Hindu  

Kangana Ranaut's Emergency was not screened at most cinemas in Punjab on Friday following protests by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee and Sikh organisations against the movie. Ranaut, who has directed, written and produced the political drama, has decried SGPC's demand for a ban on Emergency and said the film’s restricted screenings in parts of Punjab is a complete harassment …

Kangana Ranaut on calls to ban Emergency in Punjab: ‘This is a propaganda to tarnish my image’
2 months ago

Kangana Ranaut on calls to ban Emergency in Punjab: ‘This is a propaganda to tarnish my image’

Hindustan Times  

Several reports claim that Kangana Ranaut's Emergency release was paused in several parts of Punjab including Patiala, Amritsar, and Bathinda amid fear of protests. Kangana's Emergency faces issues According to a note issued by the film’s team, the release of the political drama has been paused in Patiala, Amritsar, and Bathinda. This comes just a day after Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak …

Emergency public review: Netizens say film ‘deserves all the praise’, ‘Kangana is Indira’
2 months ago

Emergency public review: Netizens say film ‘deserves all the praise’, ‘Kangana is Indira’

Live Mint  

As Kangana Ranaut's Emergency finally makes it to theatres on Friday, January 17, netizens said it ‘deserves all the praise’. "Huge congratulations to the entire team" Producer Shaailesh Singh's about Emergency," said a user However, several users claimed that the theaters were empty and no one was watching the film. It focuses on then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, one of India's …

Kangana Ranaut’s movie Emergency faces protests in Punjab, SGPC says ‘govt will be responsible for disturbance…’
2 months ago

Kangana Ranaut’s movie Emergency faces protests in Punjab, SGPC says ‘govt will be responsible for disturbance…’

Live Mint  

Bharatiya Janata Party MP and Bollywood celebrity Kangana Ranaut's movie Emergency is facing protests from the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee in Amritsar, Punjab. SGPC Protests Outside Amritsar Theatre Speaking to the news agency, one SGPC member said, “Our protest today is over the release of Kangana Ranaut's ‘Emergency’. Prior to this, SPGC president Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami wrote a letter …

Emergency movie review: Kangana Ranaut's fine performance as Indira Gandhi makes this political drama bearable
2 months ago

Emergency movie review: Kangana Ranaut's fine performance as Indira Gandhi makes this political drama bearable

Hindustan Times  

Emergency movie review: I walked inside the theatre to watch Emergency, and that prosthetic nose on Kangana Ranaut’s face, trying to help her look like the late Indira Gandhi- combined with the involuntary facial twitches- made it clear ‘this is going to be a caricaturish portrayal’. Emergency movie review: Kangana Ranaut plays former PM Indira Gandhi in this political thriller. …

Kangana Ranaut's Emergency faces protests in Punjab, SGPC demands ban on film
2 months ago

Kangana Ranaut's Emergency faces protests in Punjab, SGPC demands ban on film

India TV News  

On the day of its theatrical release, Kangana Ranaut's second directorial flick, Emergency, faces protests in many parts of Punjab. Emergency is the second directorial project of Kangana Ranaut and revolves around the 1975 Emergency, imposed by former late Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi. About the film Written and directed by Kangana Ranaut, Emergency also stars Anupam Kher, Mahima Chaudhary, Milind …

Screening of Kangana Ranaut's 'Emergency' cancelled in theatres across Punjab following protests
2 months ago

Screening of Kangana Ranaut's 'Emergency' cancelled in theatres across Punjab following protests

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: The cinemas and multiplexes across Punjab on Friday were forced to cancel the screening of Kangana Ranaut-starrer Emergency following protests by various Sikh organization and farmers' bodies. The film’s release was earlier delayed after the Central Board of Film Certification sought several cuts in the movie after Sikh groups raised concerns over the portrayal of the community. In a …

Indira Gandhi was not powerful, but weak and unsure of herself: Kangana Ranaut
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2 months, 1 week ago

Indira Gandhi was not powerful, but weak and unsure of herself: Kangana Ranaut

India Today  

Kangana Ranaut, who plays the role Indira Gandhi in her new film "Emergency", said she did extensive research and now believes the former prime minister was not powerful as she had thought but "weak" and "unsure of herself". Ranaut also said she ran into Indira Gandhi’s granddaughter and fellow MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in Parliament and brought up the issue …

Manoj Muntashir on Emergency Row: 'Are We Supposed to Believe Indira Gandhi Died in Road Accident...'
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Manoj Muntashir on Emergency Row: 'Are We Supposed to Believe Indira Gandhi Died in Road Accident...'

News 18  

The controversy surrounding Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency continues to intensify, resulting in the film’s postponement from its original September 6 release date. Recently, Kangana Ranaut shared a video on Instagram featuring the film’s lyricist, Manoj Muntashir, addressing the ongoing controversy. He argues that the film’s depiction of Indira Gandhi’s assassination and the portrayal of her assassins as Sikhs should be viewed …

Kangana Ranaut's Indira Gandhi biopic Emergency's release postponed from September 6
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Kangana Ranaut's Indira Gandhi biopic Emergency's release postponed from September 6

Hindustan Times  

Kangana Ranaut’s first directorial Emergency, in which she plays the role of ex-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, faced a roadblock. Emergency release postponed Trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared the news on X that the film’s release has been postponed. #ZeeStudios #KanganaRanaut.” At the time of writing, Kangana is yet to share a statement on the film’s release being postponed, so is …

Video: Kangana Ranaut's effigy burnt in Hyderabad over 'Emergency' film
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Video: Kangana Ranaut's effigy burnt in Hyderabad over 'Emergency' film

India Today  

Telangana Sikh Society members and representatives from various Gurdwaras on Sunday gathered in Hyderabad to protest against Bollywood actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut. The demonstration took place at the Central Gurudwara Saheb in Gowliguda, where protestors expressed their anger by burning an effigy of Kangana Ranaut. Meanwhile, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has assured the Sikh community that …

Shiromani Akali Dal demands ban on ‘Emergency’, sends notice to CBFC
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Shiromani Akali Dal demands ban on ‘Emergency’, sends notice to CBFC

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi unit president of Shiromani Akali Dal Paramjit Singh Sarna on Friday served a legal notice to the chairman of central board of film certification seeking revocation of the certification given to ‘Emergency’ movie and demanded that film be banned. The Delhi unit of the SAD has alleged that the trailer of the film shows erroneous historical facts misrepresenting …

'Remove Emergency Trailer': Kangana Ranaut Gets Legal Notice, Asked To Apologise For 'Hurting' Sikhs
6 months, 3 weeks ago

'Remove Emergency Trailer': Kangana Ranaut Gets Legal Notice, Asked To Apologise For 'Hurting' Sikhs

News 18  

Kangana Ranaut has received a legal notice ahead of the release of her upcoming movie Emergency. SGPC secretary Partap Singh expressed his objection to the film and revealed that separate letters were also written to the Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting and Central Board of Film Certification’s Chairperson to ban Emergency. He accused Ranaut of hurting the sentiments of …

'Emergency' In Trouble? SGPC Committee Demands Ban On Kangana Ranaut's Political Drama
7 months ago

'Emergency' In Trouble? SGPC Committee Demands Ban On Kangana Ranaut's Political Drama

ABP News  

Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut and her upcoming political period film 'Emergency', which is based on former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and the political unrest of 1975, have faced allegations of hurting the religious sentiments of Sikhs. SGPC demands ban on Kangana Ranaut's Emergency SGPC chief Harjinder Singh Dhami held a press conference on Wednesday, urging swift action against Kangana and …

SAD seeks ban on Kangana-starrer ‘Emergency’
7 months ago

SAD seeks ban on Kangana-starrer ‘Emergency’

Hindustan Times  

A criminal case should be lodged against Mandi MP for hurting Sikhs sentiments: Sukhbir A criminal case should be lodged against Mandi MP for hurting Sikhs sentiments: Sukhbir Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Wednesday demanded the registration of a criminal case against actor and the BJP parliamentarian Kangana Ranaut for hurting the religious sentiment of Sikhs through …

Kangana’s Emergency: Son of Indira assassin and Faridkot MP wants movie banned
7 months ago

Kangana’s Emergency: Son of Indira assassin and Faridkot MP wants movie banned

Hindustan Times  

Faridkot Independent MP Sarabjeet Singh Khalsa, who is the son of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s assassin Beant Singh, on Tuesday demanded a ban on Mandi BJP MP Kangana Ranaut’s upcoming movie, Emergency, claiming that there are reports of Sikhs being portrayed “wrongly” which may spread hatred towards the community. Faridkot Independent MP Sarabjeet Singh Khalsa, who is the son …

'Individuals have the right to freedom of speech': US on Sikh separatist groups
1 year, 5 months ago

'Individuals have the right to freedom of speech': US on Sikh separatist groups

Firstpost  

One such group called Sikhs for Justice is based in the United States and has been organizing an unofficial so-called ‘Khalistan Referendum’ The State Department on Tuesday said the United States respects the right to freedom of speech and assembly of individuals when asked about American factions of the movement for a Sikh separatist state that has long frustrated India. …

Sikh Body Seeks Withdrawal of Kangana Ranaut's Padma Shri, Files FIR
3 years, 4 months ago

Sikh Body Seeks Withdrawal of Kangana Ranaut's Padma Shri, Files FIR

The Quint  

In his letter to the President, DSGMC and Shiromani Akali Dal leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa wrote that Kangana has been "deliberately provoking Sikhs", making references to the 1984 Anti-Sikh riots. Kangana Ranaut Booked for Allegedly Calling Sikhs 'Khalistani Terrorists' The Sikh body has also filed a police complaint against Kangana on Saturday for allegedly making seditious and derogatory remarks on …

Kangana Ranaut says 'Indira Gandhi crushed Khalistanis like mosquitoes'; case filed
3 years, 4 months ago

Kangana Ranaut says 'Indira Gandhi crushed Khalistanis like mosquitoes'; case filed

India Today  

A police complaint has been filed against actor Kangana Ranaut for an Instagram story where she allegedly referred to the entire Sikh community as Khalistani terrorists and that former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi crushed them "like mosquitoes" under her shoe. The Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee said that in a recent post, Ranaut had "intentionally" and "deliberately" portrayed the farmers …

Sikh Youth Killed in Pakistan’s Peshawar by 'Unknown Gunmen'
5 years, 2 months ago

Sikh Youth Killed in Pakistan’s Peshawar by 'Unknown Gunmen'

The Quint  

Meanwhile, Ministry of External Affairs on Sunday said, “India strongly condemns targeted killing of minority Sikh community member in Peshawar that follows recent despicable vandalism and desecration of Gurdwara Sri Janam Asthan at Nankana Sahib and unresolved case of abduction, forced conversion and marriage of a Sikh girl.” MEA has further called upon the Pakistan’s government to take immediate action …

Punjabi actress pushes for minority status for Sikhs in J&K
6 years, 11 months ago

Punjabi actress pushes for minority status for Sikhs in J&K

Hindustan Times  

Punjabi actress and social activist Preeti Sapru announced to launch a movement in Jammu & Kashmir demanding minority status for the Sikhs. Sapru, who had earlier helped Kashmiri Pandits in getting jobs, said,“Now, I am concentrating on the Sikh community in Kashmir. Supports screening of Nanak Shah Fakir Sapru extended her support to the movie Nanak Shah Fakir, saying if …

Nanak Shah Fakir: Sikh groups protest against release of controversial film
6 years, 11 months ago

Nanak Shah Fakir: Sikh groups protest against release of controversial film

India TV News  

Sikh groups held protests at various places in Punjab and Haryana as the controversial film 'Nanak Shah Fakir' released across the country except Punjab on Friday. The Sikhs are protesting against the film, based on the life and teachings of Sikhism founder Guru Nanak Dev, saying that the Guru cannot be shown in human form. In Punjab, no theatre is …

Campaigners accuse India of torturing British Sikh
7 years, 3 months ago

Campaigners accuse India of torturing British Sikh

Al Jazeera  

Jagtar Singh Johal’s arrest three weeks ago in the Indian state of Punjab has sparked anger among the Sikh diaspora. by British Foreign Office “Jagtar’s family and his local community in Dumbarton are gravely concerned for his welfare and we all hope that with openness and transparency, that this state of affairs will conclude with a satisfactory conclusion and that …

31st October review: Soha Ali Khan’s film is dead on arrival
8 years, 5 months ago

31st October review: Soha Ali Khan’s film is dead on arrival

Hindustan Times  

31ST OCTOBER The film tells the story of a Sikh family caught in the crosshairs as Delhi burns after Indira Gandhi’s assassination. Direction: Shivaji Lotan Patil Actors: Vir Das, Soha Ali Khan Rating: ½ Conflict stories make for powerful cinema. And director Shivaji Lotan Patil’s 31st October, about the anti-Sikh riots in Delhi after Indira Gandhi’s assassination, is the very …

On Day 1, concern over Sikh radicalism
9 years, 4 months ago

On Day 1, concern over Sikh radicalism

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, now on a visit to the United Kingdom, is learnt to have told his British counterpart David Cameron that Indian intelligence agencies had information that two gurdwaras, one in Birmingham and the other in Glasgow, were being used to espouse radical views among the Sikh youth. Mr. Modi is learnt to have told Mr. Cameron that …

Jagmeet Singh: Sikh charity calls on British media to provide coverage of treatment of Sikhs in India
9 years, 5 months ago

Jagmeet Singh: Sikh charity calls on British media to provide coverage of treatment of Sikhs in India

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Appearing on Sunday Morning Live, Jagmeet Singh, from the educational charity Basics of Sikhi, …

RAW report alerted PMO on resurgence of Sikh groups
9 years, 7 months ago

RAW report alerted PMO on resurgence of Sikh groups

The Hindu  

A little more than a month ago, India’s external intelligence agency the Research and Analysis Wing sent a report to the Prime Minister’s Office, detailing the resurgence of “Sikh radical organisations” across the globe. The report, the contents of which are available with The Hindu, was sent on June 16 and it spoke about the activities of Sikh radical organisations …

Canadian Sikhs flock to watch 'Sadda Haq'
11 years, 10 months ago

Canadian Sikhs flock to watch 'Sadda Haq'

India TV News  

Toronto, April 26: Sikhs in the city of Surrey in British Columbia are flocking to a local movie theatre to watch the Punjabi film Sadda Haq" that ran into controversy back home. The film, written by Kuljinder Sidhu, is on the Khalistan movement in India in the 1990s. Though yet to hit the screens in India, it has been released …

Massive fundraising campaign in west by Sikh separatists to revive terrorism in Punjab
12 years, 5 months ago

Massive fundraising campaign in west by Sikh separatists to revive terrorism in Punjab

India TV News  

New Delhi, Oct 07, 2012: An extensive fundraising campaign is being undertaken by secessionist Sikh groups in Europe and North America at the instance of Pakistan's ISI to revive terrorism in Punjab. Sources in security agencies have informed about movement of banned Babbar Khalsa International and Khalistan Commando Force terror groups in western countries with the aim to radicalise Sikh …

US Sikhs go beyond protests to raise ’84 riots awareness
15 years, 4 months ago

US Sikhs go beyond protests to raise ’84 riots awareness

Hindustan Times  

Twenty-five years after the 1984 anti-Sikh riots in India, the US-based Sikh organisations have moved away from demonstrations to a “justice awareness campaign”. India needs to change its enduring culture of impunity before its citizens place trust in the rule of law in other conflict areas, like Kashmir and Naxalite-affected states.” On Monday, a delegation of Sikhs for Justice claimed …

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