This is an archive article published on September 1, 2024
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ASG: Censor board yet to clear Kangana’s film, will keep in mind sentiments of all
According to sources in the CBFC, the certification of Emergency “can and may take more time”, given the “sensitivity of the issue involved”.
On Friday, the actor claimed that while her film, based on the life of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, had been cleared by the Board, its certification had been withheld because of “threats” made to CBFC.
STATING THAT the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) is yet to award certification to actor and Mandi Lok Sabha member Kangana Ranaut’s film Emergency, Additional Solicitor General (ASG) Satyapal Jain said the Board will keep in mind the sentiments of all communities, including the Sikh community.
According to sources in the CBFC, the certification “can and may take more time”, given the “sensitivity of the issue involved”, indicating that clearance could be delayed and may not happen in time for the film’s announced release date of September 6. “We have nothing to do with the film’s release date. That has been announced beforehand, before grant of certification,” said a government officer who did not want to be identified.
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Jain appeared on behalf of the Union Government and the CBFC before the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Saturday, which was hearing a plea filed by Mohali residents against the film’s certification. The ASG informed the court that the certification was still under process and anyone with concerns could make representations to the Board. The case was disposed of on Saturday.
Jain told The Indian Express: “The producers (of the film) have submitted an application (for certification to CBFC) that is under consideration of the Board. The Board has not taken a decision as yet. It’s still under consideration. We want to assure everyone that while taking the final decision, we will keep the sentiments of all communities in mind, including the Sikh community. All suggestions and representations are welcome. We are open to that.”
This is the first time that the government has clarified its stand on the issue. On Friday, the actor claimed that while her film, based on the life of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, had been cleared by the Board, its certification had been withheld because of “threats” made to CBFC.
On Friday, the actor claimed that while her film, based on the life of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, had been cleared by the Board, its certification had been withheld because of “threats” made to CBFC. 
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