The Ministry of External Affairs is in touch with the United Kingdom officials, which is being interrupted in that country – screening of actor Kangana Ranaut’s new film ‘Emergency’ based on the Emergency imposed by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1975.
“We have seen many reports how the film ‘Emergency’, which was being displayed in many halls, was being obstructed. Concerns increase … Freedom … Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Friday that speech and expression cannot be selected and who interrupts it (film screening) Should go.
“We hope that the UK will take appropriate action against those responsible people. Our High Commission in London is in touch with our community members for their safety …” he said.
The reference was to suggest that people in Northwest London were threatened by “masked Khalistani militants”, who were exploded in a theater showing Ms. Ranaut’s new film.
Bob Blackman, an MP from the Conservative Party (Chief Opposition), told the UK Parliament, “On Sunday, many of my components gathered and paid for the screening of the film ‘Emergency’ in Harrow Vu Cinema. 40 minutes, 40 minutes, masked Khalistani terrorists Burst, threatened the audience members and forced to end the screening. “
Similar disruption of the film “very controversial” was reported from Volwarhampton, Birmingham and Manchester, inspiring at least two film theater chains to pull the film.
“The film is very controversial, and I am not commenting on its quality or material … but I defend the rights of my components, and other members, to see it and be able to decide on it . It covers the Prime Minister of India.
According to reports, some British Sikh groups, such as the Sikh Press Association, had organized a protest against what was said, which was a “anti -Sikh” film, and consequently the shows were interrupted in the above towns. Were.
Ms. Ranaut’s ‘Emergency’ faced a difficult time to cross the sensor in India after Sikh organizations objected to its release. He accused the producers of the film – Ms. Ranaut is one of the producers – to incorrectly present the Sikh community and turn historical facts.
Responding to these concerns, government sources accepted the fact that “some sensitive materials” and religious sentiments could not be hurt.
After months back and forth between the censor board and the courts, the film was approved in mid-November-after making cuts and providing sources for some controversial dialogues-and slot for release of 17 January Went.
