5.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Kala Bazaar (1989)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.7
Overview
In modern secular India corruption, nepotism, caste, and favoritism has taken root all the way from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, sparing no one in it's wake. Bombay Municipal Corporation's employee Kimtilal is one such person who had to pay a bribe to a gynecologist so that his wife, Shanti, can give premature birth to their son, Kamal. When Kamal grew up, Kimtilal had to pay another bribe in the form of a donation to a school for admitting him. Then he had to pay another bribe so that his son could successfully pass his college examination, and go on to join the Bombay Police Force. Finally, he withheld an important municipal license for businessman Sampat, in order to get his consent to marry his advocate daughter, Kamini, with his son.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Hinduism: Positive
Overview
In modern secular India corruption, nepotism, caste, and favoritism has taken root all the way from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, sparing no one in it's wake. Bombay Municipal Corporation's employee Kimtilal is one such person who had to pay a bribe to a gynecologist so that his wife, Shanti, can give premature birth to their son, Kamal. When Kamal grew up, Kimtilal had to pay another bribe in the form of a donation to a school for admitting him. Then he had to pay another bribe so that his son could successfully pass his college examination, and go on to join the Bombay Police Force. Finally, he withheld an important municipal license for businessman Sampat, in order to get his consent to marry his advocate daughter, Kamini, with his son.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film addresses the universally condemned issue of black marketing and corruption, championing justice and the restoration of order through individual action, without explicitly promoting or critiquing specific political ideologies.
The movie features a mainstream Bollywood cast typical of its era, without explicit DEI-driven casting or race/gender swaps. Its narrative maintains a neutral or positive framing of traditional identities, consistent with mainstream cinema of its time.
Secondary
The film incorporates Hindu cultural and religious practices, such as temple visits and prayers, as a natural part of the characters' lives. These elements are depicted respectfully, serving as a source of solace, moral grounding, or traditional values within the narrative's exploration of justice and righteousness.
Kala Bazaar is an action-drama film focused on a man's quest for revenge and a heterosexual romance. The movie does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, resulting in no portrayal of queer identities or experiences within its narrative.
The film does not feature any female characters engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against one or more male opponents. Female characters are present but are not depicted in action roles that involve direct physical confrontation and victory over men.
Kala Bazaar (1989) is an original film and not an adaptation or reboot of existing material. Therefore, there are no characters with a previously established canonical or historical gender to be swapped.
Kala Bazaar (1989) is an original Indian film, not an adaptation of pre-existing source material with established character races, nor a biopic or reboot. Therefore, no characters had a prior canonical or historical race to be 'swapped' from.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.5
5.9
Critic Ratings
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