7.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Veer-Zaara (2004)
Veer-Zaara (2004)
Overview
Squadron Leader Veer Pratap Singh, a pilot in the Indian Air Force, rescues the stranded Zaara, a woman from Pakistan, following a bus accident, and their lives are forever bound.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Islam: Positive
Sikhism: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.8
Overview
Squadron Leader Veer Pratap Singh, a pilot in the Indian Air Force, rescues the stranded Zaara, a woman from Pakistan, following a bus accident, and their lives are forever bound.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film champions human connection and justice over nationalistic divides and systemic flaws, aligning with progressive values of unity and social justice, particularly through its portrayal of a cross-border romance and the fight for an unjustly imprisoned individual.
Veer-Zaara features an entirely South Asian cast, which is traditional for a Bollywood film and does not involve recasting traditionally white roles. The narrative positively portrays its main characters and traditional values, while exploring themes of cross-border and interfaith harmony without explicitly critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
The film portrays Muslim characters, particularly Zaara and her family, with dignity, respect, and humanity, emphasizing their love, integrity, and adherence to justice. It transcends nationalistic divides to highlight shared human values.
Sikh characters and culture, particularly Veer's family and the Punjabi village setting, are portrayed with warmth, authenticity, and respect. The film highlights their strong community bonds and welcoming nature.
Veer-Zaara is a romantic drama centered on a heterosexual love story between an Indian pilot and a Pakistani woman. The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters, themes, or storylines, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity.
Veer-Zaara is a romantic drama centered on the love story between an Indian Air Force pilot and a Pakistani woman. The film does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative, focusing entirely on its primary romantic and geopolitical plotlines.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Veer-Zaara is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or established canon from which characters' genders could have been altered.
Veer-Zaara is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which characters' races could have been established and subsequently altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.8
7.4
Critic Ratings
9.3
6.7
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