3.9
Viewer Rating
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Baghban (1938)
Baghban (1938)
Overview
The naive Saroop (Nandrekar) romantically renounces earthly pleasures under the influence of a sadhu (Ashraf Khan). Arrested at a fairground and jailed, fellow convicts change his view of the world. Working in the prison’s garden, he meets the superintendent Sohanlal’s (Nazir) daughter Durga (Kumari), who was married as a child to a boy now believed dead. Ranjit (Singh) covets her and on her wedding day to the nasty Ranjit, it is discovered that Saroop was her child-husband.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Hinduism: Positive
Viewer Rating
3.9
Overview
The naive Saroop (Nandrekar) romantically renounces earthly pleasures under the influence of a sadhu (Ashraf Khan). Arrested at a fairground and jailed, fellow convicts change his view of the world. Working in the prison’s garden, he meets the superintendent Sohanlal’s (Nazir) daughter Durga (Kumari), who was married as a child to a boy now believed dead. Ranjit (Singh) covets her and on her wedding day to the nasty Ranjit, it is discovered that Saroop was her child-husband.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film's central conflict and resolution strongly advocate for traditional family values and filial piety, emphasizing the moral obligation of children to care for their elderly parents and critiquing the erosion of these values in modern society.
The movie features traditional casting for its Indian context, with no indication of explicit DEI-driven recasting of roles. Its narrative frames traditional identities and social structures neutrally or positively, without explicit critique of traditional identities or strong DEI themes.
Secondary
The film's narrative champions traditional Indian family values, filial piety, and respect for elders, which are deeply rooted in Hindu ethical principles. By advocating for these virtues and condemning their neglect, the film implicitly affirms the moral framework associated with Hinduism.
The film 'Baghban' (1938), directed by Abdul Rashid Kardar, does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. Therefore, there is no portrayal to evaluate regarding queer identity or experiences.
The film "Baghban" (1953) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on family drama and relationships, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Baghban (1938) is an original film and not an adaptation of existing source material or historical events where characters' genders were previously established. Therefore, no characters undergo a gender swap.
Baghban (1938) is an early Indian film. There is no evidence or widely known source material indicating that its characters were canonically established as a different race prior to this film's production, nor does it portray historical figures of a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
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