New Delhi: Actress-politician Kangana Ranaut says she was forced to sell her property in Mumbai after the release of the film "Emergency" was postponed due to the delay in obtaining a censor certificate.
Earlier this month there were reports that the actress-filmmaker sold her bungalow on Pali Hill in Mumbai's Bandra for Rs 32 crore. She had bought the property for Rs 20.7 crore in 2017.
Ranaut, who plays the role of late former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, told News 18 Chaupal: "I had bet my personal assets on this film, which was supposed to release in theatres. Now it is not releasing, so the goods are there to be sold in difficult times."
"Emergency", a political drama also written and co-produced by Ranaut, was supposed to release on September 6, but the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) did not give the nod.
Ranaut on Monday said that more than films, OTT platforms need censorship because of the nature of the content people watch there.
"Today we are at a technological stage where the censorship board has become a redundant body. I also raised this during the previous session of parliament. We need to rethink... I think OTT platforms are the ones that need to be censored the most." . said the actor.
"The type of content shown on OTT or YouTube makes us afraid of what a child can see there. You can't even imagine it. And if you pay money, you can access any channel. It is a matter of great Concern: We discuss a lot with the censorship board: 'Why have you shown this blood and everything?' "They asked us to make a lot of cuts in our film," he added.
The 'emergency' has been mired in controversy after Sikh organisations, including the Shiromani Akali Dal, accused it of misrepresenting the community and misinterpreting facts. The matter is currently in court.
"No one from the industry supported me. I feel like I am completely alone," Ranaut said.
When asked about the possibility of the film being banned in Punjab, the actor said, "Some people are making disgusting protests against me there, they are burning my effigies and instigating people against me."
'Emergency' is produced by Zee Entertainment Enterprises and also features Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, Vishak Nair, Mahima Chaudhry and Milind Soman in pivotal roles.
Earlier this month there were reports that the actress-filmmaker sold her bungalow on Pali Hill in Mumbai's Bandra for Rs 32 crore. She had bought the property for Rs 20.7 crore in 2017.
Ranaut, who plays the role of late former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, told News 18 Chaupal: "I had bet my personal assets on this film, which was supposed to release in theatres. Now it is not releasing, so the goods are there to be sold in difficult times."
"Emergency", a political drama also written and co-produced by Ranaut, was supposed to release on September 6, but the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) did not give the nod.
Ranaut on Monday said that more than films, OTT platforms need censorship because of the nature of the content people watch there.
"Today we are at a technological stage where the censorship board has become a redundant body. I also raised this during the previous session of parliament. We need to rethink... I think OTT platforms are the ones that need to be censored the most." . said the actor.
"The type of content shown on OTT or YouTube makes us afraid of what a child can see there. You can't even imagine it. And if you pay money, you can access any channel. It is a matter of great Concern: We discuss a lot with the censorship board: 'Why have you shown this blood and everything?' "They asked us to make a lot of cuts in our film," he added.
The 'emergency' has been mired in controversy after Sikh organisations, including the Shiromani Akali Dal, accused it of misrepresenting the community and misinterpreting facts. The matter is currently in court.
"No one from the industry supported me. I feel like I am completely alone," Ranaut said.
When asked about the possibility of the film being banned in Punjab, the actor said, "Some people are making disgusting protests against me there, they are burning my effigies and instigating people against me."
'Emergency' is produced by Zee Entertainment Enterprises and also features Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, Vishak Nair, Mahima Chaudhry and Milind Soman in pivotal roles.