Ahead of the release of Kangana Ranauts film Emergency..
Ahead of the release of her film Emergency, actor and BJP MP Himachal’s Mandi has sought the help of police after receiving death threats on social media. She is portraying the role of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in the film slated to be released in theatres on September 6.
A video surfaced on social media in which a man could be heard saying, “Aap ye picture release karte ho toh sardaaron ne aapko chappal maarni hai. Laafa toh aapne kha liya. I’m a very proud Indian. If I spot you anywhere in my country and in my Maharashtra, I’m saying this, not just as a Sikh and a proud Marathi, but all my Hindu, Christian and Muslim brothers will also welcome you with chappals.”
[26/08, 23:19] Pu: “History cannot be changed. If they portray Sikhs as terrorists in the film, fir yaad rakhna jiska movie kar rahi hai uska kya scene hua tha. Remember who Satwant Singh and Beant Singh were. Jo hume ungli karte hai, vo ungli hi chatka dete hai hum… Agar hum sar katwa sakte hai toh sar kaat bhi sakte hai,” another person in the video could be heard saying.
Soon after the video surfaced on social media, several users expressed concern for Kangana’s safety. One user wrote, “A user wrote, “What is happening in our nation? People are openly threatening the life of BJP MP and Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut. simply for portraying India’s history. Is it wrong to tell the story of the Iron Lady of India, who is celebrated as one of the country’s strongest Prime Ministers? Please, increase your security. We’re genuinely concerned for your safety.”
