Kangana Ranaut-starrer ‘Emergency’ to now debut in theatres on Jan 17

The upcoming Kangana Ranaut-starrer period drama ‘Emergency’ is now set to release on January 17 next year after receiving the censor clearance.On Monday, Kangana took to her Instagram, and shared a poster from the film which shows its pivotal characters.

She wrote in the caption, “17th January 2025 – The epic saga of the nation’s most powerful woman and the moment that altered India’s destiny. #Emergency – Unveils Only in cinemas”.The film, set during the period of Emergency in the 1970s imposed by the late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The film promises to offer a gripping exploration of one of the most spoken about chapters in Indian democracy.

The film is written, directed, and headlined by Kangana Ranaut, and it marks her second directorial after ‘Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi’.
The film features a powerful ensemble cast, including Anupam Kher, Mahima Chaudhary, Milind Soman, Shreyas Talpade, Vishak Nair, and the late Satish Kaushik. Each actor plays a pivotal role in bringing the nuanced political and personal dynamics of the era to the screen.

Produced by Zee Studios, Manikarnika Films and Renu Pitti, ‘Emergency’ has its music composed by Sanchit Balhara and G.V. Prakash Kumar, with dialogues and screenplay crafted by Ritesh Shah.

Earlier, Kangana had shared a heartwarming photo on social media celebrating the festival of Bhai Dooj with her brothers. On Sunday, the actress posted a sweet photo of herself giving blessings to her brothers, Akshat and Karan. In the image, Kangana radiated joy as she smiled while posing for the candid click. In the caption, she simply wrote, “#bhaidooj.” She also added Asha Bhosle’s iconic track “Mere Bhaiya, Mere Chanda.” In a follow-up post, the ‘Tanu Weds Manu’ star is seen feeding sweets to her brother while holding a pooja thali.

She wrote in the caption, “Do you know that #bhaidooj is a festival where sisters vow to protect the dignity, pride, and overall well-being of their brothers? Missed you @varunranaut”. The actress wore an elegant suit for the occasion.

AR Rahman Issues Legal Notice Over Divorce Rumors

Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman has taken legal action against rumors spreading about his personal life. He recently sent a notice to social media users and YouTubers who posted defamatory content about him. Rahman demanded the removal of such content immediately warning of legal consequences.

Rahman and his wife Saira announced their separation after 29 years of marriage. Their decision was shared publicly through a joint statement, citing emotional strain as the reason. Rahman thanked his supporters for their kind messages during this challenging time.

However, rumors began circulating about Rahman and his bassist, Mohini Dey, suggesting a relationship. These claims gained traction after both Rahman and Mohini announced separations from their respective partners around the same time.

Rahman issued a legal notice addressing these rumors. The notice called the content false and harmful to his reputation. He accused social media creators of spreading fabricated stories for publicity. He emphasized that such actions violate social media guidelines against harassment and abuse.

In the notice, Rahman warned that if the content is not removed within 24 hours, he would file a defamation case under Indian law. The offenders could face up to two years in prison.

Rahman’s lawyer urged people to respect the family’s privacy during this difficult period. The composer requested the public not to believe false narratives.

Meanwhile, Rahman’s daughter Raheema also spoke out. She called those spreading rumors “haters” and defended her father on Instagram. She asked people to focus on Rahman’s achievements rather than gossip.