4.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Sindoor (1987)
Sindoor (1987)
Overview
Laxmi is half of a famous singing couple when both her relationship and career are destroyed by the jealous plotting of her husband , Vijay. Years later, Laxmi is widowed and raising a stepdaughter, Lalita, when Vijay returns to the scene to meddle in her new family's affairs and once again threaten her domestic happiness.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Low
Hinduism: Positive
Viewer Rating
4.3
Overview
Laxmi is half of a famous singing couple when both her relationship and career are destroyed by the jealous plotting of her husband , Vijay. Years later, Laxmi is widowed and raising a stepdaughter, Lalita, when Vijay returns to the scene to meddle in her new family's affairs and once again threaten her domestic happiness.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film explicitly critiques patriarchal societal norms and the rigid application of tradition, championing a woman's right to dignity, autonomy, and a new life through remarriage, thereby promoting progressive values related to social justice and gender equality.
The film 'Sindoor,' an Indian production, adheres to traditional casting practices for its cultural context, featuring Indian actors in roles typical for its industry. Its narrative is unlikely to present an explicit DEI critique of traditional identities, instead likely framing them neutrally or positively within its societal framework.
Secondary
The film portrays Hinduism positively through its protagonist, Laxmi, whose unwavering faith and adherence to traditional values provide her strength and moral compass against adversity. The narrative champions these virtues, contrasting them with the antagonists' moral bankruptcy and affirming the dignity of the faith.
The film 'Sindoor' (1987) is a traditional Hindi drama centered on themes of marriage, false accusations, and societal dilemmas. There are no discernible LGBTQ+ characters, storylines, or themes present in the narrative, leading to a classification of N/A for its portrayal of queer identity.
The film 'Sindoor (1987)' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on marital and family drama, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences, resulting in no depiction to evaluate.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Sindoor" (1987) is an original Hindi drama and not an adaptation or reboot of a prior work with established characters. Its characters are new creations for this specific film, thus precluding any gender swaps according to the provided definition.
Sindoor (1987) is an original Indian film. There is no evidence that any character was canonically, historically, or widely established as one race in source material or prior installments and then portrayed as a different race in this film. All characters are portrayed by actors consistent with the film's setting and the characters' implied racial backgrounds.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
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