During the emergency, Indu's husband, a government employee, plans to use the situation to his advantage and move ahead in his career. However, Indu's sense of morality sets her on a different path.
Parvin Dabas as Govardhab Singh, IRS Joint Director, IB
Jashn Agnihotri as herself in the song "Yeh Pal" (special appearance)[8]
Production
Indu Sarkar includes a recreated version of Aziz Nazan's popular qawwali, Chadhta Sooraj Dheere Dheere Dhal Jaayega.[9] Rashmi Jha was signed for the role of Farzana, which is inspired by socialite Rukhsana Sultana.[10]
Release
The film was released at around 825 screens across India.[11]
Reception
The film garnered mixed reviews from critics. Nitin Bhave of Times of India praised the film for its acting performances and gave the film 3 out of 5 stars.[12]Rajeev Masand of News18 gave 2 stars by saying "This is at Best an Average Movie".[13]Hindustan Times criticised the director's confused narrative by giving 2 stars.[14] Giving 2 stars Indian Express also panned the film by saying "A watered-down, bloodless version of the Emergency".[15]
Controversy
The film generated controversy since the time its trailer got released up until it was shown in the theatres.[16]Indian National Congress supporters heavily criticised the director Bhandarkar's attempt to portray former Prime Minister of IndiaMrs.Indira Gandhi and her son Sanjay Gandhi in a bad light.[17] However, the director clarified that it was not a biopic on former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi under whose regime the Emergency was declared in the country in 1975.[18][19] Sanjay Gandhi's alleged daughter Priya Singh Paul approached the Bombay High Court seeking a stay on the film.[20] However, Bombay High Court rejected the plea after Paul failed to present solid evidence of her association with the lineage of Sanjay Gandhi.[21] Just two days before the release Paul moved the Supreme Court seeking a stay on the release of the movie after Bombay High Court dismissed her plea.[22][23] The Supreme Court also refused to stay the release of the film and quoted it as "The movie is an artistic expression within the parameters of law."[24][25]
After the release of the film several supporters of the Indian National Congress protested and even tried to stall the screening.[26][27][28] Congress workers created ruckus in front of a cinema hall in Indore. Police used canes to disperse those who came to blows.[29]
Box office
The film earned ₹8.50 million on its first day, as reported by Box office India.[30]
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