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emergency, Like many films that focus on the rich and complex tapestry of Indian history (especially with regard to politics), this one is also not devoid of a message. In an effort not to portray Gandhi with the broad strokes that many probably expected from the film, emergency Argues for the importance of opposition and the need for revolution.
It argues against comparing a leader with the nation as it goes against the basic principles of democracy – ‘of the people, by the people, for the people’. And it is equally telling how the change in Gandhi’s image after his ouster from the Lok Sabha seat following the 1971 elections – exacerbated by a weak opposition – had an impact on the Indian public.
By the time Gandhi’s historic visit to Belchi, where she rode on an elephant to meet survivors of the 1977 caste atrocities, comes on screen, you are left confused. Not so much about the leader as about the film.
As the villagers chant, “Aadhi roti khaayenge, Indira ko laayenge,” (We will eat half the bread but we will choose Indira), Ranaut presents a powerful image of a leader who has replaced ego with the humility that makes her Was found first. Laurels.
