Kangana Ranaut has spoken highly of her co-star Anupam Kher, saying that she wouldn’t have made the film Emergency without his involvement. The film, which explores India’s 1975-1977 Emergency period, is set to release on January 17, 2025.

In an interview, Kangana described Anupam Kher as the “hero” of the film for his portrayal of Jayaprakash Narayan. She emphasized how important it was for her to have him on board, saying, “If Anupam ji had refused, I wouldn’t have made the film. His face shows honesty, and no one could have played Jayaprakash Narayan better than him.”

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Anupam Kher also praised Kangana’s efforts, highlighting her hard work in both acting and directing the film. He mentioned that Kangana’s research made the film more authentic and called her one of the finest directors he has worked with. The film showcases the political challenges India faced during the Emergency period, with Kangana portraying Indira Gandhi and Anupam playing Jayaprakash Narayan.

Emergency will be released on January 17, 2025, and also stars Shreyas Talpade as a young Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

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