Mumbai: Speaking about her co-star Anupam Kher from Emergency, actress Kangana Ranaut disclosed that if he had declined to work in the movie, she would not have made it. Kangana also referred to Anupam Kher as the movie’s “hero” in an interview with news agency ANI.
Kangana said, “It was very important for me to have Anupam ji in this film. If he refused to do Emergency, then I wouldn’t have made it. Look at his on-screen personality…there’s honesty on his face. No one can portray the role of Jayaprakash Narayan except him.”
Kangana Ranaut and Anupam Kher to be seen in upcoming movie, Emergency
Anupam Kher in all praises for Kangana
Anupam also heaped praise on Kangana. “I was in National School of Drama in New Delhi when the film was declared. So, I did not have to do much research for the film…also, Kangana had researched on everyone’s behalf. This will be one of the finest films made on any political subject. Kangana does effortless work. She has put so much hard work behind Emergency. …To direct the whole film and act as Indira Gandhi isn’t an easy job but Kangana did it… one of the finest directors that I have worked with,” he said.
About Emergency
The film is based on Emergency that was imposed in India for 21 months from 1975 to 1977, and its aftermath. In the film, Anupam will essay the role of late politician Jayaprakash Narayan. Kangana will be seen as former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
On January 17, the movie will be released in theaters. Emergency is marketed as the tale of a turning point in Indian politics. Renu Pitti and Kangana are the producers of Emergency, which is supported by Zee Studios.
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