Emergency Trailer: Who Plays What In Kangana Ranaut Starrer Indira Gandhi Biopic
In this political drama, Kangana plays Indira Gandhi herself. The film also features other famous actors portraying great leaders such as Sanjay Gandhi & more.
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Kangana Ranaut has treated her fans with the trailer launch of her much-awaited movie Emergency. It is set to release on September 6, 2024. The movie is set in 1975 and focuses on the period when former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi declared a state of emergency. In this political drama, Kangana plays Indira Gandhi herself. The film also features other famous actors portraying great leaders such as Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Jayaprakash Narayan.
Kangana Ranaut as former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi
Kangana Renaut plays the lead role of Indira Gandhi in Emergency, marking her portrayal of a historical figure. The film explores the other side of Indira Gandhi's life and tenure as Prime Minister during the 1975 emergency.
Shreyas Talpade as Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Shreyas Talpade stars as Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the former Prime Minister of India, in Emergency. Atal Bihari Vajpayee was a key opposition leader during the 1975 emergency period.
Vishak Nair as Sanjay Gandhi
Vishak Nair plays Sanjay Gandhi, Indira Gandhi's son and political heir, in the upcoming movie Emergency. Sanjay Gandhi played a significant role in the 1975 emergency and its aftermath.
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Anupam Kher as Jayaprakash Narayan
Anupam Kher portrays Jayaprakash Narayan who was a prominent Indian independence activist. Narayan was a key figure in the opposition movement against Indira Gandhi's government.
Satish Kaushik as Former Deputy Prime Minister of India Jagjivan Ram
The late Satish Kaushik plays the role of Jagjivan Ram, India's former Deputy Prime Minister, in Emergency. Jagjivan Ram was a member of Indira Gandhi's cabinet during the 1975 emergency.
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Mahima Chaudhry as Pupul Jayakar
Mahima Chaudhry stars as Pupul Jayakar who was the Indian activist and close friend of Indira Gandhi. She was also the biographer of Indira Gandhi. Pupul's book on Gandhi provides valuable insights into the former Prime Minister's life.
Milind Soman as Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw
Milind Soman plays Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, the Chief of the Indian Army during the Indo-Pakistani War. Manekshaw's leadership played a crucial role in India's military success.
Adhir Bhatt as Feroze Gandhi
Adhir Bhatt portrays Feroze Gandhi. He was Indira Gandhi's husband and a former Member of Parliament. Feroze Gandhi was a key figure in Indian politics before his death in 1960.
Scott Alexander Young as President Richard Nixon
Scott Alexander Young stars as President Richard Nixon, the 37th President of the United States. Nixon's administration had main diplomatic and political interactions with India during the 1975 emergency.
The identity of the actor playing Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale remains undisclosed. Bhindranwale was an Indian militant who later led the Khalistan movement, although he did not actively call for a separate Sikh nation.
The trailer has sparked excitement, with Kangana’s fans eagerly anticipating this mystery. Emergency has faced several delays, it is now set to be released in theatres on September 6, 2024.