New Delhi: Kangana Ranaut starrer ‘Emergency’ has piqued the curiosity for the film among viewers from the moment its first look was released. The actress, who is also donning the director’s hat for the film, has impressed everyone with her uncanny resemblance to the former PM Indira Gandhi. While Ranaut plays Mrs. Gandhi, actor Anupam Kher plays the revolutionary leader J P Narayan.
Makers of the film have now revealed that actor Shreyas Talpade will be essaying the important role of late politician Atal Bihari Vajpayee who served three terms as the country’s Prime Minister. Kangana took to Instagram to reveal Shreyas’s look for the film and wrote, “Presenting @shreyastalpade27 as Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee in #Emergency, a true nationalist whose love and pride for the nation was unparalleled and who was a young upcoming leader during the time of Emergency….”
Talking about the actor joining the cast of the film, Kangana Ranaut says, “He plays Atal Bihari Vajpayee who was a young and upcoming leader when Mrs. Gandhi became the Prime Minister for the first time. He was one of the heroes of the Emergency. We are fortunate to have him on board as he is a versatile actor. I personally feel that his performance in the role of Atal Bihari Vajpayee will be one of the most memorable. We are lucky to have got a powerful performer like him to play this important role.”
Shreyas Talpade adds, “Atal ji is one of the most revered, intelligent, learned, influential and also one of the most loved leaders of India as well as across the world. To portray him on screen is not only a big privilege but also a huge honour and definitely a bigger responsibility. I hope I live up to everybody’s expectations. I am trying my best to portray the part. Kangana ma’am is one of the most versatile and finest actresses in the country. She has proved it time and again. But to see her direct a film firsthand and to experience that magic firsthand is simply outstanding. She is a fantastic and magnificent director who is extremely clear in her vision and is completely sorted. It is a thing of pride to be directed by her in this huge magnum opus called Emergency. I am happy and delighted. Best wishes to the entire team. It’s time for Emergency.”
Manikarnika Films presents '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.