Kangana Ranaut criticizes Bollywood's bias against her film

Kangana Ranaut's new movie, Emergency, debuted in theaters on January 17, 2025. The film has received mixed reviews from the film industry. Notably, filmmaker Sanjay Gupta praised the movie after initially having negative expectations. Kangana expressed frustration with Bollywood's judgment of her film. She urged industry members not to assume she would create a propaganda film, suggesting that many were surprised by the quality of her work. In a conversation with India TV, she highlighted Gupta's change of opinion, stating that he admitted to his preconceived notions before watching the film. She criticized Bollywood for its negative views, saying people should not judge her without understanding her. Kangana challenged the intellect of those who form opinions about her, questioning their credentials as filmmakers. She emphasized that the industry should be open-minded and not hold biases against her. In his review, Sanjay Gupta admitted he was wrong about the film and praised Kangana for her direction and performance. In response to his tweet, Kangana encouraged the industry to move past hatred and recognize good work, insisting that people should not try to categorize her. Emergency portrays the life of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, covering her early years, career milestones, and early death. The film is available for streaming on Netflix, following its mixed box office performance.