4.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Meghdoot (1945)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.0
Overview
A mythological or fantasy drama inspired by Kalidasa's classic Sanskrit poem, featuring a lonely lover sending a cloud as a messenger to his beloved, exploring themes of separation, longing, and nature's role in conveying emotions
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Hinduism: Positive
Overview
A mythological or fantasy drama inspired by Kalidasa's classic Sanskrit poem, featuring a lonely lover sending a cloud as a messenger to his beloved, exploring themes of separation, longing, and nature's role in conveying emotions
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film adapts a classical lyrical poem centered on themes of personal longing, separation, and the beauty of nature, which are fundamentally apolitical in their treatment.
The film features a cast that reflects its Indian cultural origin, contributing to visible diversity. Its narrative, consistent with its mythological and romantic themes, does not engage in critical portrayals of traditional identities or explicitly center modern DEI critiques.
Secondary
The film, an adaptation of Kalidasa's classical Sanskrit poem, respectfully portrays Hindu mythology, cosmology, and cultural aesthetics. It depicts divine beings and sacred landscapes, aligning with the spiritual and cultural dignity of the faith.
Debaki Bose's 'Meghdoot' is a mythological film that does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on traditional mythological elements, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1945 film "Meghdoot" is an adaptation of Kalidasa's classical Sanskrit poem. There is no evidence or historical record suggesting that any character canonically established as one gender in the source material was portrayed as a different gender in this film.
The 1945 Indian film "Meghdoot" is an adaptation of an ancient Indian poem. There is no evidence or historical record to suggest that any character, canonically or historically established as one race, was portrayed by an actor of a different race in this production.
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