Kangana Ranaut to recreate historic Indira-Bhutto Pact in Emergency : Bollywood News

Declaring it as her most ambitious project to date, four-time National Award-winning actress Kangana Ranaut is geared up to create history by essaying the role of former Indian Prime Minister Mrs Indira Gandhi in the upcoming period political drama Emergency. Showcasing the actress’s commitment to delving into the past, the film promises to provide a genuine and honest insight into history. Labelled as a mega-budget depiction of a highly controversial event in Indian democracy, Emergency is set to highlight the infamous July 1972 Simla Agreement between Indira Gandhi and the former President of Pakistan, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.

Kangana Ranaut to recreate historic Indira-Bhutto Pact in Emergency

The Simla Agreement was signed by the Prime Minister of India, Mrs Indira Gandhi and the President of Pakistan, Mr Zulfikar Ali Bhutto on 2 July 1972 in Shimla, India. The agreement marked the formal end of the 1971 India-Pakistan war. It aimed to establish peace, requiring India to withdraw forces, addressing the Kashmir issue, and fostering improved relations.

The accord facilitated the return of seized land, with India giving back over 13,000 km of land to Pakistan, but controversy continues to linger in India’s political history. A great time for audiences to witness this controversial event yet again on the silver screens, Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency promises insights into this event, shedding light on the complexities of the agreement.

Written and Directed by Kangana Ranaut, Emergency also features Anupam Kher, Mahima Chaudhary, Milind Soman, Shreyas Talpade, Vishak Nair and the late Satish Kaushik in pivotal roles. Produced by Zee Studios and Manikarnika Films, the film’s music is orchestrated by Sanchit Balhara with screenplay and dialogues by Ritesh Shah. Emergency is scheduled to hit the screens on June 14, 2024.

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