Kangana Ranaut is gearing up for the release of her highly anticipated political drama ‘Emergency’, where she takes on the role of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
As the film’s release date approaches, the actress is actively promoting the project and sharing insights into her portrayal of one of India’s most iconic political figures.
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In a recent interview with IANS, Kangana Ranaut discussed the sensitive subject of nepotism, particularly in the context of life of Indira Gandhi. She acknowledged that Gandhi, as the daughter of Jawaharlal Nehru, was undoubtedly a product of privilege, stating, “Clearly, Indira Gandhi was a product of nepotism.”
However, Kangana emphasized that her role as an artist requires her to look beyond personal biases. “As an artist, you cannot have any coloured perception,” she explained, stressing that even though she may not align with certain figures, her portrayal of them is done with the utmost respect and sensibility.
Kangana further elaborated on Indira Gandhi’s privileged background, pointing out that Gandhi’s position as a three-time Prime Minister and her access to powerful ministries were clear advantages.
Despite this, Kangana insists that her portrayal of Gandhi in ‘Emergency’ is both sensitive and dignified, as she took great care to avoid sensationalizing the more controversial aspects of Gandhi’s personal life.
The actress also shared her experience of meeting Priyanka Gandhi, the daughter of Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, and extending an invitation for her to watch the film.
Kangana recalled their encounter in Parliament, where she told Priyanka, “You should watch ‘Emergency’.” Priyanka responded graciously, saying, “Yeah, maybe.”
Kangana hopes that the film will resonate with the Gandhi family, as she believes it offers a thoughtful and respectful portrayal of Indira Gandhi.
