6.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Dhokha (2007)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.7
Overview
Post-September 11, 2001, Zaid Ahmed Khan lives a wealthy lifestyle in Mumbai and resides in an apartment at Shanti Kutir, Juhu Tara Road, Mumbai, and works as an Assistant Commissioner of Police. One day terrorists strike at a club, killing 20 people, & critically injuring several others. The Police are put on alert, and Zaid is summoned to Police Headquarters to identify a body. To his shock the body turns out to be that of Sarha, his wife - who was not a victim but was a suicide-bomber. While trying to put his life together, Zaid comes across evidence that Sarha may have had an hand in the killings, and thus intrigued he decides to travel to Nasik to find out what really happened, whether his devout Islamic wife was really a terrorist or the victim of a deep-rooted conspiracy.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Islam: Positive
Overview
Post-September 11, 2001, Zaid Ahmed Khan lives a wealthy lifestyle in Mumbai and resides in an apartment at Shanti Kutir, Juhu Tara Road, Mumbai, and works as an Assistant Commissioner of Police. One day terrorists strike at a club, killing 20 people, & critically injuring several others. The Police are put on alert, and Zaid is summoned to Police Headquarters to identify a body. To his shock the body turns out to be that of Sarha, his wife - who was not a victim but was a suicide-bomber. While trying to put his life together, Zaid comes across evidence that Sarha may have had an hand in the killings, and thus intrigued he decides to travel to Nasik to find out what really happened, whether his devout Islamic wife was really a terrorist or the victim of a deep-rooted conspiracy.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film explores the universal human tragedy and moral complexities arising from terrorism and communal violence, focusing on individual suffering and the destructive cycle of revenge rather than advocating for specific political solutions or ideologies.
The movie features a cast predominantly of Indian actors, which is standard for an Indian production and does not involve explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. The narrative, typical of a thriller, does not appear to offer a critical portrayal of traditional identities or center on explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film actively challenges Islamophobia by portraying its Muslim protagonist with depth and sympathy, highlighting the injustice and prejudice he faces. It distinguishes between the actions of terrorists and the peaceful nature of the faith, positioning the audience to condemn bigotry against Islam.
The film 'Dhokha' (2007), directed by Pooja Bhatt, focuses on a police officer's quest for justice after his wife's death. There are no discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes present in the narrative, leading to a net impact of N/A regarding LGBTQ+ portrayal.
The film 'Dhokha' (2007) centers on themes of terrorism, justice, and personal loss, following a police officer's quest after his wife's death. Based on available plot summaries and character information, there are no identifiable transsexual characters or themes present in the narrative.
The film "Dhokha" is a psychological thriller/drama that does not feature any female characters engaging in or winning direct physical combat against one or more male opponents. The narrative focuses on investigation and emotional conflict rather than action sequences.
Dhokha (2007) is an original film and not an adaptation, biopic, or reboot of pre-existing material. Therefore, all characters are new and original to this specific film, meaning there are no characters whose gender was established elsewhere and subsequently changed.
Dhokha (2007) is an original Indian film and not an adaptation of existing source material, a biopic, or a reboot. Therefore, no characters had a pre-established race to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.3
7.0
Critic Ratings
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