Visakh Nair to play Sanjay Gandhi in Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Emergency’

Kangana Ranaut’s period drama emergency Actor Visakh Nair has been cast for the role of Sanjay Gandhi, the makers announced on Thursday.

Billed as the story of a landmark moment in the political history of India, emergency Written and directed by Kangana. She also stars as former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in the upcoming film.

Vishak, who has predominantly acted in Malayalam films such as Anandam, Puthan Panama And chunkzzJoins the cast, which also includes Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade and Mahima Choudhary and Milind Soman.

“Sanjay is one of the most important people in Mrs. Gandhi’s life. For that, I needed someone who with his innocence played the role of a man who is clever at the same time. He is equally Competent and equally passionate. The man needed many to play a full spectrum of colors and emotions. Sanjay is an extension of his mother,” Kangana said in a statement.

“I searched for a face for over six months and I decided to launch that as a facelift. I am glad that after Avneet I am launching a new face in a very big scale film. Vishak He is a tremendous actor and has done a lot of Malayalam films. This is his first Hindi film and I am sure he will do justice to Sanjay’s character.”

Emergency was imposed by Gandhi for a period of 21 months from 1975 to 1977, when the fundamental rights of the people were severely curtailed.

Vishak said he is excited to play a “historically important and enigmatic figure” in his first Hindi film.

“I am really grateful for the opportunity to be a part of such an incredible film. Working with Kangana ma’am has been an absolute pleasure and a wonderful learning experience as well. Working with such a skilled cast is so much. I can flex my acting muscles and I haven’t had the opportunity to push myself as an actor in a role like this.”

A Manikarnika Films Presentation, emergency Produced by Renu Pitti and Kangana. The screenplay and dialogues are by Ritesh Shah.