Bollywood’s lens on the Emergency
Here’s a list of films that captured India’s darkest political chapter
Updated At : 07:04 AM Jun 24, 2025 IST
The Indian Emergency (1975–77), declared by then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, remains one of the most turbulent and controversial periods in the country’s post-Independence political history. It witnessed the suspension of civil liberties, widespread censorship, and state-sanctioned authoritarianism. Over the decades, Indian filmmakers have revisited this era to explore themes of resistance, power, and political manipulation through powerful storytelling and sharp commentary.
