Leans Traditional
7.0
Chandramukhi
(2005)
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Anath Ashram (1937)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Not Rated
Overview
Reformist melodrama about widow-remarriage. Jai Narain, owner of a colliery, forms a happy family with his wife, his daughter Saroj, son-in-law Kailash, an engineer at the colliery, and their son Nannha. Kailash dies in a colliery accident caused by Jai Narain. Nannha is sent to an orphanage and Saroj marries Ramesh, who loves her but is unaware of her previous marriage or of being a stepfather, while Saroj misses her dead husband and longs for her absent son. A former suitor, Ranjit appears, knowing her past history. Repeated scenes show Nannha pining for his mother.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Hinduism: Positive
Overview
Reformist melodrama about widow-remarriage. Jai Narain, owner of a colliery, forms a happy family with his wife, his daughter Saroj, son-in-law Kailash, an engineer at the colliery, and their son Nannha. Kailash dies in a colliery accident caused by Jai Narain. Nannha is sent to an orphanage and Saroj marries Ramesh, who loves her but is unaware of her previous marriage or of being a stepfather, while Saroj misses her dead husband and longs for her absent son. A former suitor, Ranjit appears, knowing her past history. Repeated scenes show Nannha pining for his mother.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's title, "Anath Ashram" (Orphanage), indicates a focus on the humanitarian theme of caring for the destitute. Without any specific plot details or thematic emphasis, it is impossible to discern a particular political stance on the causes of orphanhood or the preferred methods of care, leading to a neutral assessment.
The film receives a neutral assessment for diversity, equity, and inclusion. Without specific details on casting choices or narrative content, particularly concerning the portrayal of traditional identities or explicit DEI themes, it is not possible to identify significant DEI characteristics or their absence.
Secondary
The film, a social drama centered on an orphanage, implicitly portrays Hindu values positively. By emphasizing themes of compassion, charity, and social responsibility, the narrative aligns with and dignifies ethical principles such as 'dharma' and 'seva' commonly associated with Hinduism in 1930s India.
Based on available information, 'Anath Ashram' by Hemchandra Chunder does not contain identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Therefore, an evaluation of its portrayal is not applicable.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
There is no evidence to suggest "Anath Ashram" (1937) is an adaptation of source material with pre-established characters whose genders were altered. The characters appear to be original to the film, thus not constituting a gender swap.
Anath Ashram (1937) is an Indian film based on an Indian novel, featuring Indian characters portrayed by Indian actors. There is no evidence of any character being established as one race in source material and then portrayed as a different race in this film.
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