Kangana Ranaut has once again sparked controversy, this time with her comments about the films selected for the prestigious Oscars. In a recent interview, the actress, who is currently promoting her upcoming film Emergency, criticized the Oscars for favoring films that portray India in a negative light. She claimed that the films chosen by the Academy often "make the country look like a s**thole."
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According to Kangana, the Oscars tend to select films with a specific agenda against India. She pointed out that these films often focus on themes like religious intolerance and societal issues, which she believes do not reflect the true essence of the country. She mentioned, "Jo Oscar pick karta hai is anti-India," which translates to the Oscars' selections being anti-India. She further noted that even films that garner praise, such as those discussing topics like the lack of freedom to love in India, fit into this narrative.
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Kangana Ranaut specifically referred to Slumdog Millionaire, a film that won multiple Oscars in 2009, as an example of the type of films that tend to be favored. She said that such films portray India in a grim light, reinforcing negative stereotypes. Although she admitted she had not seen the film in question, she was critical of its depiction of the country. For Kangana, the issue lies in the way these films are used to promote a particular agenda about India on the global stage.
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Despite her frustrations with the Oscars, Ranaut expressed her confidence in her own project, Emergency. She explained that Emergency is not one of those films. The film, based on the 21-month Emergency imposed in India from 1975 to 1977, portrays a different side of the country’s history. Ranaut emphasized that the West is now more open to seeing how India stands today, and she believes Emergency is a film that represents this shift. She added that she does not care about awards from either Indian or Western platforms, as she considers her film to be as good as any international film.
Emergency, in which Kangana Ranaut portrays former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, is set to release in theatres on January 17. Despite delays, the film has generated significant buzz, with Ranaut asserting that it has been brilliantly made.
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