6.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Baiju Bawra (1952)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.6
Overview
During the reign of Akbar the Great, a young singer sets out to avenge his father's death and challenges the killer to a musical duel.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Hinduism: Positive
Islam: Positive
Overview
During the reign of Akbar the Great, a young singer sets out to avenge his father's death and challenges the killer to a musical duel.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central narrative focuses on a personal quest for artistic mastery and revenge, ultimately resolved through love and spiritual devotion, rather than engaging with explicit political ideologies or societal critiques.
The film "Baiju Bawra" features casting that is traditional for its historical and cultural setting, with an all-Indian ensemble. Its narrative focuses on themes of rivalry, love, and music, without explicitly critiquing or negatively portraying traditional identities.
Secondary
The film reverently portrays Hindu devotional music (Bhakti) and spiritual practices as a source of profound artistic inspiration, moral guidance, and ultimate triumph for the protagonist, Baiju. It emphasizes the spiritual depth and power of the faith.
Emperor Akbar, a Muslim ruler, is depicted as a just, wise, and discerning patron of the arts who ultimately values talent and fairness above all. This showcases a positive portrayal of an adherent and the cultural context of the Mughal court.
Baiju Bawra is a classic Indian musical drama centered on a heterosexual love story and a musical rivalry. The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, aligning with typical cinematic conventions of its era.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film portrays the legendary musician Baiju Bawra, a historically male figure, as male. Other significant characters also maintain their established genders from historical accounts or narrative tradition.
The film "Baiju Bawra" (1952) is an Indian historical drama based on legendary Indian musicians. All characters, historically and canonically established as Indian, are portrayed by Indian actors, aligning with the source material and historical context.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.4
5.7
Critic Ratings
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