Kangana Ranaut has been at the forefront of portraying women from Indian history on celluloid in the recent past. Her next film ‘Emergency’ which goes on floors today, tells the story of a watershed moment in the political history of the country, the `Emergency`, which was declared by the then PM Indira Gandhi on June 25, 1975, and lasted till 21 March 1977. During this 21-month period, civil liberties were suspended, press censorship came into being and elections were cancelled among other impositions. It is often referred to as one of the most controversial periods of India’s Independent history.

The film’s first look shows how the actress has sunk her teeth into the skin of her character as the late PM Indira Gandhi. The prosthetics, the wardrobe, and the demeanour are all reminiscent of the late Indian politician. The dialogues also establish the character of Mrs Gandhi who is often referred to as The Iron Lady of India. Take a look!