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Sholay (1975)

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Sholay (1975)

Overview

After his family is slain by the notorious bandit Gabbar Singh, former Inspector Thakur Baldev Singh enlists low-level outlaws Jai and Veeru to capture Gabbar and seek revenge.


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Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional

Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Hinduism: Positive

Viewer Rating
8.2

Overview

After his family is slain by the notorious bandit Gabbar Singh, former Inspector Thakur Baldev Singh enlists low-level outlaws Jai and Veeru to capture Gabbar and seek revenge.


Starring Cast


Where to watch

Apple TV logoApple TV
Google Play logoGoogle Play
Prime Video logoPrime Video
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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Traditional

Primary

The film's central conflict addresses lawlessness and terror through individual heroism and vigilante justice, championing personal responsibility and the restoration of order, which aligns with themes often associated with conservative values.

The film features traditional casting for its cultural context, with an entirely Indian cast and no intentional race or gender swaps of roles. Its narrative celebrates traditional heroic archetypes and does not present a critical portrayal of traditional identities or explicit DEI themes.

Secondary

The film portrays Hinduism as an integral and respected part of the village community's life and moral framework. Traditional values like devotion, family honor, and the triumph of good are implicitly affirmed through character actions and narrative outcomes, without satire or critique.

Sholay, 1975, does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The film's plot centers on traditional narratives of justice, friendship, and heterosexual relationships, without incorporating any elements related to queer identity or experiences.

The film Sholay, 1975, does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate regarding transsexual identity.

The film features prominent female characters, Basanti and Radha, but neither is depicted engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents. Their roles do not involve direct physical confrontation or martial arts against the male antagonists.

Sholay (1975) is an original film and not an adaptation or reboot of existing source material. Therefore, no characters were previously established with a different gender to be swapped in this production.

Sholay is an original Indian film from 1975, not an adaptation of a prior work or a biopic. Its characters were created for this specific production, establishing their race within the film itself. There is no prior canonical or historical depiction of these characters from a different race to constitute a race swap.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

8.2

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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8.1
The Movie Database logo
7.0

Critic Ratings

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9.4
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N/A

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