6.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Chameli Ki Shaadi (1986)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.8
Overview
Charandas, a young man in a village has no aim in life except to be a pehelwaan (wrestler). He takes an oath that he will not court or marry a girl until he hits the age of forty. But things changes when Charandas meets Chameli and falls in love with her. A hilarious take on the caste system of India, as both of them come from different castes and try hard to marry each other.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Hinduism: Positive
Overview
Charandas, a young man in a village has no aim in life except to be a pehelwaan (wrestler). He takes an oath that he will not court or marry a girl until he hits the age of forty. But things changes when Charandas meets Chameli and falls in love with her. A hilarious take on the caste system of India, as both of them come from different castes and try hard to marry each other.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film is left-leaning because its central conflict critiques the restrictive and discriminatory nature of the caste system in preventing inter-caste marriage, championing individual choice and social equality as the solution.
The film features traditional casting for its Indian context, without explicit race or gender swaps of roles as defined by Western DEI frameworks. However, its narrative strongly engages with and critiques traditional caste identities and societal prejudices, making the overcoming of caste discrimination a central and explicit theme.
Secondary
The film satirizes rigid social customs, caste distinctions, and superstitious beliefs prevalent in some traditional Hindu communities, particularly through characters like Kallumal. However, the narrative ultimately champions love and individual choice over societal prejudice, positioning the audience to condemn bigotry and hypocrisy rather than the faith itself.
The film 'Chameli Ki Shaadi' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is solely focused on a heterosexual romance and the challenges posed by caste differences in Indian society, with no elements pertaining to queer identity.
The film 'Chameli Ki Shaadi' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative is centered on a romantic comedy about societal barriers to love, and there is no depiction of transgender identity in any capacity within the story.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Chameli Ki Shaadi is an original film from 1986, not an adaptation of any prior source material, historical event, or a reboot of existing characters. All characters were created specifically for this movie, meaning there is no pre-established canon from which a gender swap could occur.
Chameli Ki Shaadi is an original Indian film from 1986, not an adaptation of pre-existing material with established characters or historical figures. Therefore, no characters could have been race-swapped from a prior canonical or historical depiction.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.5
6.0
Critic Ratings
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