Indira Gandhi-based films that clashed with the Censor Board

Indira Gandhi, India’s first and only female Prime Minister, left an indelible mark on the nation’s history. Unsurprisingly, her life and political legacy have inspired several films. However, bringing her story to the big screen hasn’t been without its hurdles. Many of these films clashed with the Censor Board, facing cuts, delays, and controversies. From Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Emergency’, Kirti Kulhari’s ‘Indu Sarkar’, Shabana Azmi’s ‘Kissa Kursi Ka’, here’s a look at some iconic films that took on the challenge of portraying Indira Gandhi and battled the Censor Board along the way.