Emergency: A competent political drama about the consequences of unchecked power

Movies By Prabhatha Rigobertha Jan 17, 2025 Read the article

Emergency directed and written by Kangana has had a long battle before its eventual release.

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The censor board had asked for numerous cuts. Recently even the Sikh organizations wanted a ban on it.

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Setting aside the controversies, Emergency offers a fairly balanced portrayal of the life and times of Indira Gandhi.

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A major problem with Emergency is its docu-drama feel. At certain points, the movie feels like a rushed narration of the major events in Indira Gandhi’s life.

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Keeping aside the rushed storytelling and its docu-drama feel, Emergency makes for a good watch provided you are into political dramas.

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