7.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Trishna (1978)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.3
Overview
Dr. Sunil Gupta lives a wealthy lifestyle with his wife, Aarti. Although they have been married for several years, they do not have any children. Aarti did get pregnant once, but failed to conceive. Aarti decides to travel to take a break in their Khandala bungalow, which is also in the neighborhood of Aarti's sister Vidya, her son, Raju and her husband's house. Since her bungalow is being decorated by Vinod, whom she remembers as her fellow collegian, both spend considerable time together. When Vinod finds out that Aarti is basically alone most of the time, he proposes to her - but Aarti rejects him, a physical tussle ensues, Aarti grabs a revolver, a shot is fired, Vinod falls down the stairs and dies. Vidya assists Aarti in disposing off his body.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Hinduism: Positive
Overview
Dr. Sunil Gupta lives a wealthy lifestyle with his wife, Aarti. Although they have been married for several years, they do not have any children. Aarti did get pregnant once, but failed to conceive. Aarti decides to travel to take a break in their Khandala bungalow, which is also in the neighborhood of Aarti's sister Vidya, her son, Raju and her husband's house. Since her bungalow is being decorated by Vinod, whom she remembers as her fellow collegian, both spend considerable time together. When Vinod finds out that Aarti is basically alone most of the time, he proposes to her - but Aarti rejects him, a physical tussle ensues, Aarti grabs a revolver, a shot is fired, Vinod falls down the stairs and dies. Vidya assists Aarti in disposing off his body.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central subject matter, focusing on marital challenges and personal sacrifices within a family drama, is largely apolitical, exploring universal human experiences without explicitly promoting a specific political ideology.
The movie features an entirely Indian cast, which, while diverse from a global perspective, does not involve explicit DEI-driven recasting of traditionally white roles. Its narrative, a romantic drama, does not engage in critical portrayals of traditional identities or center on explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film integrates Hindu cultural and spiritual practices into the lives of its characters, portraying them as a natural and often comforting aspect of their identity and daily existence. It depicts adherence to faith and tradition with respect, without significant critique or irony.
The film 'Trishna' (1978) does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is centered entirely on conventional heterosexual relationships and family drama, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity.
The film 'Trishna' (1981) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. Consequently, an assessment of its portrayal of these elements is not applicable, as there is no depiction to evaluate.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Trishna (1978) is an original Hindi film, not an adaptation of pre-existing source material or a reboot with established legacy characters. All characters were created for this specific film, thus precluding any gender swaps from prior canon.
There is no evidence that "Trishna" (1978) is an adaptation of source material or a biopic where characters were canonically or historically established as a different race than depicted in the film. The film features Indian actors portraying Indian characters.
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7.0
7.5
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