The makers of ‘Emergency’ on Wednesday announced that actor Shreyas Talpade will play the role of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who served three terms as Prime Minister of India. The film directed by Kangana Ranaut has piqued the curiosity for the film.
A few days ago, the makers announced that Anupam Kher will be playing the role of revolutionary leader J.P. Narayan in the film, and today there is another cast revelation.
Sharing the first look from the film, Shreyas wrote, “Honoured & Happy to play one of the most Loved, Visionary, a true patriot & Man of the masses…Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji. I hope I live up to the expectations. @kanganaranaut thank you for seeing me as Atal ji. You are undoubtedly one of the most talented & versatile actresses of our country but you are an equally good Actor’s Director. It’s time for #Emergency! Ganpati Bappa Morya.”
Soon after the announcement, fans flooded the actor’s social media and commented on their desire to see him play the former prime minister.
The film is, understandably, based on the State of Emergency, the period between 1975-77 when a nationwide state of emergency was declared by then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The Emergency will reportedly be released in 2023.