Apple TVLajja (2001)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.8
Overview
Vaidehi (Manisha Koirala) gets married to Raghuvir (Jackie Shroff), an NRI. Suffering the agony of an unhappy marriage, she decides to run away from him when she learns that she is pregnant and he wants to take the child away from her. In her pursuit for freedom, she meets Mythili (Mahima Chaudhury) a bride-to-be, Janaki (Madhuri Dixit) a theatre artist and Ramdulari (Rekha) a village midwife - all of whom are victims of male chauvinism. They however refuse to be put down and fight for their rights.
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Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Hinduism: Positive
Islam: Positive
Overview
Vaidehi (Manisha Koirala) gets married to Raghuvir (Jackie Shroff), an NRI. Suffering the agony of an unhappy marriage, she decides to run away from him when she learns that she is pregnant and he wants to take the child away from her. In her pursuit for freedom, she meets Mythili (Mahima Chaudhury) a bride-to-be, Janaki (Madhuri Dixit) a theatre artist and Ramdulari (Rekha) a village midwife - all of whom are victims of male chauvinism. They however refuse to be put down and fight for their rights.
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Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes progressive ideology by critiquing systemic gender inequality and advocating for women's rights and empowerment through collective resistance against patriarchal traditions and societal injustices.
The movie features a diverse ensemble of Indian women, focusing on their struggles within a patriarchal society. Its narrative explicitly critiques traditional male-dominated structures and advocates for women's empowerment, making gender equity a central theme.
Secondary
The film critiques patriarchal societal norms and the misuse of religious or traditional authority to oppress women, rather than critiquing Hinduism itself. It champions the dignity and rights of women, many of whom are devout, and condemns the perpetrators of violence and injustice.
The film portrays Muslim characters as victims of communal violence and prejudice, positioning the audience to sympathize with them and condemning the bigotry they face.
The film 'Lajja' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative primarily focuses on the struggles and empowerment of women against various forms of societal oppression in India, without addressing queer identities or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Lajja (2001) is an original film, not an adaptation of pre-existing material with established characters. Therefore, no characters were previously defined with a different gender.
Lajja (2001) is an original Indian film, not an adaptation of pre-existing source material, a biopic, or a reboot featuring legacy characters. Therefore, its characters do not have prior established racial identities to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.6
7.0
Critic Ratings
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