7.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Aradhana (1969)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.3
Overview
Vandana's husband, Arun, gets killed in an air crash after they secretly get married but no one accepts their marriage. Thereafter, she is forced to put her child up for adoption and later work as his nanny to stay by his side.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Hinduism: Positive
Overview
Vandana's husband, Arun, gets killed in an air crash after they secretly get married but no one accepts their marriage. Thereafter, she is forced to put her child up for adoption and later work as his nanny to stay by his side.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film explores universal themes of love, sacrifice, and societal judgment through a melodramatic narrative, focusing on an individual's endurance and eventual vindication rather than advocating for any specific political ideology or systemic change.
Aradhana features casting that is traditional for a Bollywood film, primarily utilizing Indian actors without engaging in race or gender swaps of roles. The narrative focuses on romantic drama and societal expectations within an Indian context, presenting traditional identities and gender roles in a neutral to positive light without explicit critique or central DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays Hinduism through the cultural and spiritual practices of its main characters, treating these aspects with respect and dignity. The narrative aligns with virtues like selfless love and sacrifice, which are often interpreted within a Hindu ethical framework, without any negative critique or satire.
Aradhana is a classic Bollywood romantic drama centered on a heterosexual couple and the woman's sacrifices for her son. The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters, relationships, or themes within its narrative.
The 1969 film 'Aradhana' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. The story focuses on conventional romantic and familial relationships, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Aradhana (1969) is an original film and not an adaptation of existing source material, nor does it feature historical figures or legacy characters from prior installments. Therefore, its characters do not have pre-established genders that could be swapped.
Aradhana is an original Indian film from 1969. Its characters were created within an Indian context and are portrayed by actors of the same racial background. There is no prior source material or historical record establishing any character as a different race than depicted.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.6
6.9
Critic Ratings
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