'Emergency' Film Unveils 'Singhasan Khali Karo': A Tribute To 1970s India

Kangana Ranaut's political drama 'Emergency' has created a buzz with its debut song, 'Singhasan Khali Karo'. This song transports listeners back to the turbulent days of the 1970s' Total Revolution, capturing the essence of India's 1975 Emergency period when democracy was under threat.

The song revives the iconic anthem 'Singhasan Khali Karo Ki Janta Aati Hai', originally written by poet Ramdhari Singh Dinkar. This powerful track became a rallying cry during the 1975-77 uprising against Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's rule, symbolising the people's power and their fight for democracy.

Music composer G.V. Prakash Kumar has infused the composition with the urgency of a nation at a crossroads. The lyrics by Manoj Muntashir are both poetic and explosive, honouring democratic ideals. The vocal trio of Udit Narayan, Nakash Aziz, and Nakul Abhyankar bring this anthem to life, embodying a generation's belief in democracy.

Kangana Ranaut remarked, "In the 1970s, the people of India rallied together and found their voice in 'Singhasan Khali Karo', a slogan that challenged the tyranny of Mrs. Indira Gandhi's premiership. These were the words of Ramdhari Singh Dinkar, celebrated as the poet of rebellion and they became Jayaprakash Narayan's call for Total Revolution. This clarion call shook the very foundations of power, its aftershocks birthing new parties and ideologies. Every patriot became a foot soldier in the army of democracy and the sentiments of this movement live on in the DNA of Indian politics. It's incredible to collaborate with maestro G V Prakash, who captured the emotional resonance of this revolution in the song."

G.V. Prakash Kumar shared his experience: "Composing 'Singhasan Khali Karo' was an extraordinary journey. It is an outcome of diving deep into the raw, revolutionary spirit of the 1970s, and bringing it to life through music is an honour. It was a privilege to work with the immensely talented Manoj Muntashir, whose powerful lyrics capture the essence of resistance and the fight for justice. The experience was made even more memorable by the incredible vocal powerhouse trio of Udit Narayan, Nakash Aziz, and Nakul Abhyankar. Together, we aimed to create a song that not only tributes the struggles of the past but also reminds the masses of their power."

'Emergency' Cast and Crew

Written and directed by Kangana Ranaut, 'Emergency' features her alongside Anupam Kher, Mahima Chaudhary, Milind Soman, Shreyas Talpade, Vishak Nair, and Satish Kaushik in significant roles. The film is produced by Zee Studios and Manikarnika Films with music composed by Sanchit Balhara and G.V. Prakash Kumar. Ritesh Shah has penned down screenplay and dialogues for this film.

The film is scheduled for theatrical release on September 6th, 2024.