Emergency first look: Kangana Ranaut ropes in Milind Soman to play Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw in her directorial

Everyone's curiosity about Kangana Ranaut's Emergency, which she is both directing and starring in, has been piqued by the actor's remarkable likeness to Mrs. Indira Gandhi and, secondly, by her acting skills, shown in the movie's first look teaser, which was unveiled a while ago. Because of its clever casting decisions, Ranaut's second film is also attracting attention.

Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw's part in the movie will now be played by Milind Soman, in addition to Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, and Mahima Chaudhry. When the Indo-Pakistan War broke out in 1971, he served as the army's chief of staff.

Speaking on the persona of Soman and his character, Ranaut explained that Sam Manekshaw was the Indo-Pakistan War's champion in 1971. The kind of performer they were searching for to play this significant role was someone with Soman's commanding on-screen presence and talent. Sam Manekshaw was a strong-willed guy with a clear vision, and the movie heavily relies on him. The movie shows how Sam Maneskshaw and Mrs. Gandhi, two highly obstinate people, collaborated to wage war on Pakistan. Ranaut finds this particular chapter of history quite fascinating because it explores how their lives actually transpired. Soman playing this part is an honour for them and she hopes this movie does credit to his incredible talent and commanding presence on screen.

Soman continued by saying that he was excited to be working with Ranaut. Many of her works, especially Queen and Tanu Weds Manu, have been his favourites. The actor is excited to work under her direction. He called it a wonderful honour and the biggest duty to play Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw.

Ranaut wrote and directed the movie Emergency, which is produced under her home banner, Manikarnika Films. She and Renu Pitti are the film's producers, while Ritesh Shah wrote the dialogue and the screenplay.