'Emergency': Vishak Nair To play Sanjay Gandhi In Kangana Ranaut's Film, First Look Out

Taking to Instagram on Tuesday, Kangana introduced Vishak Nair and revealed that he will essay the role of Sanjay Gandhi, politician and former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's son in 'Emergency'.

'Emergency': Vishak Nair To play Sanjay Gandhi In Kangana Ranaut's Film, First Look Out ( Image Source :Instagram )

New Delhi: Ever since the teaser of Kangana Ranaut starrer ‘Emergency’ was released in July, the film has piqued the interest of people. While Ranaut garnered praise for her uncanny resemblance to India’s former PM Indira Gandhi whom she portrays in the film, the choice of actors for the various characters in the film is also garnering a lot of attention.  

Anupam Kher will be seen as the revolutionary leader J P Narayan, Shreyas Talpade essays the role of late politician Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Mahima Chaudhry will be seen playing the role of author Pupul Jayakar, Milind Soman will essay the role of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw. Now a new addition to the cast has been announced by Kangana. 

Taking to Instagram on Tuesday, Kangana introduced Vishak Nair and revealed that he will essay the role of Sanjay Gandhi, politician and former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's son.  

The actress wrote, "Presenting the powerhouse of talent @nair.vishak as #SanjayGandhi; Sanjay was the soul of Indira … the man she loved and lost …#Emergency." Reacting to the post, several fans called it "astounding". A person wrote, "This is awesome." 

In the poster, Vishak is seen sporting broad-rimmed glasses, like Sanjay Gandhi used to wear. 

Speaking about Vishak and Sanjay's character, Kangana said, “Sanjay is one of the most crucial people in Mrs Gandhi's life. For this, I needed someone who played a man with his innocence intact but who is also shrewd at the same time. He is equally competent and equally passionate. The man needed many shades and can play a whole spectrum of emotions." 

She also said, “Sanjay is an extension of his mother. I looked for a face for more than six months and I decided to launch him as the face. I am glad that after Avneet I am launching a new face in a very big scale film. Vishak is a tremendous actor and has done a slew of Malayalam movies. This is his first Hindi film and I am certain he will do great justice to Sanjay's character." 

Vishak added, “It has been an incredible experience working on the film. Especially with Kangana Ma’am. It’s been unlike I have ever been a part of in my career. I play a historically significant and enigmatic individual and I am truly grateful for the opportunity to be part of such an incredible film. Working with Kangana Ma’am has been an absolute joy and a fantastic learning experience as well. It’s been quite something to work with such accomplished artists. I can flex my acting muscles and I have not had the opportunity as an actor to push myself in such a role.” 

Manikarnika films present Emergency which is written and directed by Kangana Ranaut. The film is produced by Renu Pitti and Kangana Ranaut. The screenplay and dialogues are by Ritesh Shah.