6.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Dil Se.. (1998)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.8
Overview
Journalist Amar falls for a mysterious woman on an assignment, but she does not reciprocate his feelings. However, when Amar is about to get married, the woman shows up at his doorstep asking for help.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Trans: Neutral
Overview
Journalist Amar falls for a mysterious woman on an assignment, but she does not reciprocate his feelings. However, when Amar is about to get married, the woman shows up at his doorstep asking for help.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film receives a neutral rating due to its nuanced exploration of political extremism and its human cost, presenting a tragic outcome without explicitly endorsing a specific political ideology or offering a partisan solution. It critiques the destructive nature of fanaticism from both personal and political angles.
The movie features an Indian cast and characters, naturally reflecting the diversity within India without engaging in explicit DEI-driven casting as defined by the prompt's Western-centric criteria. Its narrative explores complex themes of national identity and regional conflict, offering a nuanced perspective on marginalized groups without explicitly critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
Dil Se.. features a character, Maha, in the 'Chaiyya Chaiyya' song, widely interpreted as a transsexual woman or hijra. Her depiction is incidental; she is part of a diverse dance ensemble without being mocked or explicitly affirmed. The film does not explore her identity, presenting her presence as a visual element rather than a narrative focus, resulting in a neutral overall portrayal.
Dil Se.. does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The story centers on a heterosexual romance and political conflict, therefore, there is no portrayal of LGBTQ+ identities to evaluate against the rubric.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Dil Se.. is an original film from 1998, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. All characters were created specifically for this movie, meaning there is no prior canon or historical record from which a gender swap could occur.
Dil Se.. is an original film from 1998, not an adaptation of existing material or a biopic. All characters were created for this specific film, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical race to compare against for a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.5
6.8
Critic Ratings
6.0
N/A
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