Priyanka Gandhi is courteous unlike her brother, he smirked: Kangana Ranaut

Kangana Ranaut, who has invited Rahul Gandhi to watch her film Emergency, has said the Congress MP 'lacks etiquette'. However, she praised Priyanka Gandhi for being courteous. The film, based on Indira Gandhi, releases on January 17.

In Short

• Kangana invites Rahul Gandhi to watch her film Emergency
• The film, directed by Kangana, is based on Indira Gandhi's life
• Kangana criticises Rahul's etiquette, praises Priyanka's courtesy

Actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has invited Congress's Rahul Gandhi to watch her upcoming film 'Emergency', which is based on the life of his grandmother and former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Ranaut has also extended a similar invitation to Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi. The film, which will hit the screens on January 17, is directed by Ranaut, who also plays the role of the former PM.

However, Kangana was critical of Rahul Gandhi's behaviour when she met him to extend the invitation. Speaking to Times Now, Kangana said, "He doesn't have much etiquette."

Recalling her interaction with Priyanka Gandhi in Parliament, Kangana shared, "She smiled and said... This was a very lovely conversation that we had in Parliament. I remember it very fondly. She is quite courteous, unlike her brother. She is definitely sensible and also knows what she is speaking about. I actually enjoy talking to her."

But Kangana’s views on Priyanka’s brother were less complimentary. "Her brother is total... you know how he is. He looked at me and smirked. He doesn't have much etiquette. But I also invite him to watch the film," she added.

Emergency features a stellar cast, including Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, Ashok Chhabra, Mahima Chaudhry, Milind Soman, Vishak Nair, and the late Satish Kaushik in key roles. The film is set to release in theatres on January 17.

The movie delves into the state of emergency imposed by Indira Gandhi from 1975 to 1977 and its aftermath, exploring one of the most turbulent periods in Indian political history.

Earlier, while speaking to IANS, Kangana assured audiences that she handled the subject with care. "I believe it’s a very sensitive and sensible portrayal of one episode and one personality. I’ve taken great care to portray Mrs Gandhi with dignity,” she said.

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has granted Emergency a U/A certificate.