Kangana Ranaut Rejects Oscar Suggestion for Emergency: “America Can Keep Their Silly Award”

Kangana Ranaut’s latest political drama Emergency recently premiered on an OTT platform and has been receiving praise from both audiences and industry experts. The film, which depicts the controversial 21-month Emergency period imposed by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1975, has sparked discussions about its powerful storytelling and performances.

As fans shared their appreciation on social media, one viewer suggested that Emergency should be India’s official Oscar entry. The tweet read, "#EmergencyOnNetflix should go for the Oscars from India. Kangana, what a film!" However, Kangana was quick to reject the idea. She responded, "But America wouldn’t like to acknowledge its real face—how they bully, suppress, and arm-twist developing nations. It’s been exposed in #Emergency. They can keep their silly Oscar. We have National Awards."

The film has also won appreciation from veteran filmmaker Sanjay Gupta, who admitted to initially misjudging it. Taking to social media, he wrote, "Today I watched EMERGENCY by @KanganaTeam. Very frankly, I wasn’t planning to, as I had prejudged it. I am so glad that I was wrong. What a fantastic film by Kangana—both performance and direction. Top Notch & World Class."

Kangana responded to his praise with gratitude and a strong message for the film industry. She said, "The film industry must come out of its hate and prejudices and acknowledge good work. Thanks for breaking that barrier, Sanjay ji—the barrier of preconceived notions. My message to all filmi intellectuals—never keep any notions about me. Mujhe samajhne ki koshish bhi mat karna, main pahunch se bahar hoon (Don't try to figure me out, I am out of your reach)."

Fans have also been calling her performance in Emergency one of her best. Reacting to this, Kangana said, "People are calling my acting in #Emergency amazing and my best ever. Could I surpass Queen, Tanu Weds Manu Returns, Fashion, Thalaivi? Watch Emergency and find out."

Directed and produced by Kangana Ranaut, Emergency stars her in the lead role as Indira Gandhi. The ensemble cast includes Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, Vishak Nair, Milind Soman, and the late Satish Kaushik. The film continues to spark conversations and remains a significant work in Kangana’s career.