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The film ‘Emergency,’ produced, directed, and starring Kangana Ranaut, was released in theaters in 2023. This film was based on Indira Gandhi’s decision to impose Emergency in 1975.
Films depict Indira Gandhi's life story
New Delhi: Indira Gandhi, the only female Prime Minister in Indian history, passed away on October 31, 1984. This day is celebrated every year as her death anniversary. Today, on this occasion, we will learn about Bollywood films based on her life and political career. Let's find out.
Emergency
The film 'Emergency,' produced, directed, and starring Kangana Ranaut, was released in theaters in 2023. This film was based on Indira Gandhi's decision to impose Emergency in 1975. The film beautifully depicted Indira Gandhi's decisions, conflicts with the opposition, control over the media, and her struggle to maintain power on both an emotional and political level.
Indu Sarkar
The film 'Indu Sarkar,' directed by Madhur Bhandarkar, was released in 2017. This film was also based on the Emergency imposed in 1975. Supriya Vinod played the role of Indira Gandhi in the film. It's worth noting that the film faced considerable opposition. Actors like Anupam Kher, Neil Nitin Mukesh, and Kirti Kulhani appeared in the film.
Aandhi
The 1975 film "Aandhi," directed by Gulzar, is one of those Hindi films that directly became a political symbol. At the time, the film caused considerable controversy. The situation was so severe that it was banned just a few months after its release. The Indira Gandhi government had banned the film during the Emergency. Later, the BJP government, after coming to power, lifted the ban on the film. Sanjeev Kumar and Suchitra Sen played the lead roles in the film.
31 October
The film "31 October," based on the assassination of Indira Gandhi, was released in 2016. Soha Ali Khan and Vir Das played lead roles in the film. However, it's worth noting that this film isn't directly about Indira Gandhi's life, but it depicts the end of her era and its dire consequences.
Bell Bottom
The film "Bell Bottom," directed by Ranjit Tiwari, was released in 2021. Lara Dutta played the role of Indira Gandhi. The film was based on the true story of the 1984 Indian Airlines flight IC 421 hijacking. The film faced protests, with some claiming it tarnished Indira Gandhi's image.
