8.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Kahaani (2012)
Kahaani (2012)
Overview
Pregnant and alone in the city of Kolkata, a woman begins a relentless search for her missing husband, only to find that nothing is what it seems.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Hinduism: Positive
Viewer Rating
8.4
Overview
Pregnant and alone in the city of Kolkata, a woman begins a relentless search for her missing husband, only to find that nothing is what it seems.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's narrative champions individual retribution against terrorism and emphasizes national security, aligning with right-leaning themes of decisive action and personal responsibility in the face of threats, rather than systemic critiques.
The film features an entirely Indian cast, authentic to its setting, and does not involve explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative primarily focuses on a strong female protagonist's personal quest within a thriller framework, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
The film is deeply immersed in the Durga Puja festival, portraying it as a vibrant, culturally significant, and unifying event that forms the backdrop and provides key narrative elements. The depiction is respectful and integral to the film's atmosphere, aligning with the dignity of the cultural celebration.
Kahaani is a thriller focused on a woman's search for her missing husband in Kolkata. The narrative does not feature any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or themes, thus there is no portrayal to evaluate within the film's scope.
Kahaani does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or explore themes related to transsexual identity. The film's plot is centered on a thriller narrative involving a missing person and a conspiracy, without engaging with transsexual experiences or portrayals.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Kahaani is an original story with characters created specifically for this film. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which characters' canonical genders could be established and subsequently swapped.
Kahaani is an original film featuring characters created specifically for its narrative. There is no prior source material, historical record, or established canon for its characters that could result in a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.1
7.2
Critic Ratings
10.0
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