Empuraan’s claimed portrayal of the 2002 Gujarat riots has caused great debate. While the directors assert the narrative is fictional, leaked material points to events quite similar to actual political occurrences, which causes intense public and political group reaction. Critics contend that although supporters advocate artistic freedom, the movie attacks certain leaders. The debate emphasizes the continuous conflict in India between art and politics. Empuraan stays in the heart of national discussion and begs significant issues about censorship and narrative as the directors advise viewers to evaluate the film only after its distribution.