3.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Shola Aur Shabnam (1960)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 3.8
Overview
Ravi or "Bunnu" as he's called at home and Sandhya (Chandrakala) are childhood sweethearts despite Ravi being poor, and Sandhya being rich. Sandhya's father, who is a senior official in the Railways is posted to a distant location; Ravi and Sandhya are separated and out of contact. Many years later, Ravi has matured into a strapping young man. Not being rich or influential, Ravi finds it hard to find a job and decides to approach his friend Prakash (played by M. Rajan). Prakash is a happy-go-luck rich kid, whose family runs a large timber factory amid lush jungles, and is only too happy to hire Ravi at a generous salary (Rs.300 per month, although Ravi asks for only Rs.100).
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Hinduism: Positive
Islam: Positive
Overview
Ravi or "Bunnu" as he's called at home and Sandhya (Chandrakala) are childhood sweethearts despite Ravi being poor, and Sandhya being rich. Sandhya's father, who is a senior official in the Railways is posted to a distant location; Ravi and Sandhya are separated and out of contact. Many years later, Ravi has matured into a strapping young man. Not being rich or influential, Ravi finds it hard to find a job and decides to approach his friend Prakash (played by M. Rajan). Prakash is a happy-go-luck rich kid, whose family runs a large timber factory amid lush jungles, and is only too happy to hire Ravi at a generous salary (Rs.300 per month, although Ravi asks for only Rs.100).
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central conflict revolves around a romantic narrative and individual heroism against localized corruption, without engaging in broader political ideologies or systemic critiques. The solution relies on the protagonist's personal agency to overcome specific antagonists.
The film features traditional casting for its time and context, without explicit DEI-driven choices or re-casting of roles. Its narrative maintains a neutral to positive portrayal of traditional identities, and DEI themes are not central to the storyline.
Secondary
The film depicts Hindu characters and their traditions with respect, often as a backdrop for themes of love and social harmony. Any challenges faced by Hindu characters are typically presented as societal issues rather than inherent flaws in the religion itself.
The film portrays Muslim characters and their cultural practices with dignity and respect, often highlighting their integration into the broader social fabric and promoting themes of unity and acceptance.
Based on available plot and character information, 'Shola Aur Shabnam' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Consequently, there is no specific portrayal of queer identity or experiences within the narrative.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The characters in "Shola Aur Shabnam" (1960) appear to be original creations for this film. There is no evidence of prior source material or legacy characters whose established gender was altered for this production.
This 1960 Indian film is an original production featuring Indian characters portrayed by Indian actors. There is no evidence of source material, prior installments, or historical figures establishing any character's race as different from their on-screen portrayal.
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7.5
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