5.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Souten (1983)
Souten (1983)
Overview
Shyam an ambitious young man is in Mauritius to fulfill his dreams. He meets Rukmini, a millionaire's daughter. They fall in love and get married despite strong opposition from Rukmani's stepmother and brother. Shyam would love to be a father, but Rukmani undergoes an operation to stop any pregnancy, as she is least interested in becoming a mother. This widens the gap between the couple. Rukmini even suspects Shyam of having an illicit relationship with Radha, a librarian. Rukmini's stepmother and uncle, who have an eye on Rukmini's wealth, further fuel the misunderstanding to the point of breaking their marriage.
Starring Cast
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Hinduism: Positive
Viewer Rating
5.1
Overview
Shyam an ambitious young man is in Mauritius to fulfill his dreams. He meets Rukmini, a millionaire's daughter. They fall in love and get married despite strong opposition from Rukmani's stepmother and brother. Shyam would love to be a father, but Rukmani undergoes an operation to stop any pregnancy, as she is least interested in becoming a mother. This widens the gap between the couple. Rukmini even suspects Shyam of having an illicit relationship with Radha, a librarian. Rukmini's stepmother and uncle, who have an eye on Rukmini's wealth, further fuel the misunderstanding to the point of breaking their marriage.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's narrative implicitly champions traditional family values and the sanctity of marriage by depicting the severe emotional and social consequences of infidelity, thereby aligning with conservative themes of order and responsibility.
The movie features a cast typical for an Indian production, without explicit DEI-driven casting or recasting of roles as defined by the prompt. Its narrative, a romantic drama, explores personal relationships within a traditional societal framework and does not present a critical portrayal of traditional identities or strong DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays Hindu cultural practices, rituals, and values as the inherent backdrop of the characters' lives. It depicts adherents engaging in these traditions with respect and dignity, framing the narrative's emotional and social conflicts within a traditional Hindu societal context without critique of the faith itself.
Souten is a traditional Hindi drama centered on a heterosexual love triangle. The film's narrative does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters, relationships, or themes, resulting in no specific portrayal to evaluate within the scope of this framework.
The film "Souten" (1983) is a romantic drama centered on a love triangle and marital issues. Based on available plot summaries and character descriptions, there are no identifiable transsexual characters or themes present within its narrative.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Souten (1983) is an original film and not an adaptation of pre-existing source material or a reboot of established characters. All characters were created for this specific movie, thus precluding any gender swaps from prior canon or historical records.
Souten (1983) is an original Indian film featuring characters and actors of Indian descent. There is no prior source material or historical record establishing any character as a different race, thus no race swap occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
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