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Emergency not shown in Punjab; ‘Harassment of artist’: Kangana Ranaut | Bollywood News
Cinemas across Punjab cancelled the screening of Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency Friday following Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee’s protests with several Sikh organisations and Congress leaders calling for a ban, even as Ranaut called it “complete harassment of art and the artiste”.
The film, co-produced by Ranaut, who is also BJP’s Mandi MP, was released Friday.
The SGPC protested outside cinemas, multiplexes and malls across the state. All theatres decided against screening. SGPC chief secretary Kulwant Singh Manan said, “Following SGPC’s objections and demonstrations, theatres have decided not to screen the film. We welcome the decision.”
PVR Cinemas cancelled its scheduled shows in Amritsar in the wake of protests. Gagandeep Singh, ACP (Crime), Amritsar, said, “The movie is not being screened. We spoke to the manager and he came out and announced the movie is not being screened.”
Referring to SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami’s letter to CM Bhagwant Mann demanding a ban on the movie, SGPC secretary Partap Singh accused the AAP government of deliberately ignoring Sikh issues.
A senior government official said the state does not have a policy on banning a movie. “The CM hasn’t issued any orders. There is no ban as of now… cinema owners have themselves not screened the movie,” the official said.
Seeking a ban on the movie, Congress leader Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa said on X, “Given the already fragile law and order situation in the state, the AAP government should consider imposing a complete ban on the film.”
Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa said, “It distorts historical facts and promotes a biased narrative…”
Meanwhile, Ranaut said, “This is complete harassment of art and the artist… from Punjab many cities are reporting these people are not allowing Emergency to be screened. I have utmost respect for all religions and after studying and growing up in Chandigarh, I have closely observed and followed Sikh religion. This is a complete lie and propaganda to tarnish my image and harm my film.”
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In a recent interview, controversial Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut spoke out against what she perceives as a lack of emergency response in Punjab. According to Ranaut, she was recently subjected to harassment and felt that the authorities did not take her concerns seriously.
Ranaut, known for her outspoken nature, claimed that she was in a situation where she felt threatened and in need of urgent assistance. However, she alleged that the local authorities did not respond promptly to her calls for help, leading her to feel abandoned and vulnerable.
The actress went on to express her disappointment with the state of affairs in Punjab, stating that such incidents of negligence towards citizens’ safety are unacceptable. She called for better emergency response systems to be put in place to ensure the protection of individuals in distress.
Ranaut’s comments have sparked a debate on social media, with many expressing support for her call for improved emergency services. Others, however, have criticized her for sensationalizing the incident and using it as a platform to further her own agenda.
Regardless of the controversy surrounding Ranaut’s statements, one thing is clear – the issue of emergency response in Punjab needs to be addressed. It is essential for the authorities to take all reports of harassment and threats seriously and ensure that individuals in distress are provided with the necessary assistance in a timely manner.
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