
Not Rated
Set in 1910, its modern hero, Kanwal (Motilal), invents a ray that records pain and pleasure photographically. His experiments render him blind. Country lass Meera (Shamim) tends to him and they fall in love. Later Meera meets a sage (Shah) who has an expensive magic potion that cures blindness. Unable to afford it, Meera kills the sage, grabs the medicine and goes to Kanwal’s house while all nature protests her actions. There the evil Diwan (Bhagwandas) and his accomplices steal the medicine, cure Kanwal and take the credit. Kanwal, who can now see but does not recognise Meera, accuses her of murder but eventually realises the truth.
Set in 1910, its modern hero, Kanwal (Motilal), invents a ray that records pain and pleasure photographically. His experiments render him blind. Country lass Meera (Shamim) tends to him and they fall in love. Later Meera meets a sage (Shah) who has an expensive magic potion that cures blindness. Unable to afford it, Meera kills the sage, grabs the medicine and goes to Kanwal’s house while all nature protests her actions. There the evil Diwan (Bhagwandas) and his accomplices steal the medicine, cure Kanwal and take the credit. Kanwal, who can now see but does not recognise Meera, accuses her of murder but eventually realises the truth.
Due to the absence of specific plot details for 'Armaan' (1956), no discernible political themes or explicit ideological promotion can be identified, leading to a neutral rating.
As an Indian film from 1942, 'Armaan' features a cast entirely composed of Indian actors, which is traditional for its cultural context and does not involve race or gender swaps of roles typically associated with Western cinema. The narrative aligns with traditional societal norms of its era, without presenting explicit critiques of traditional identities or incorporating DEI themes as central to its story.
As a social drama from 1942 India, the film likely portrays Hindu characters and their cultural practices as an integral part of daily life. Without specific critiques of religious dogma, the general depiction of these characters and their environment is assumed to be respectful and sympathetic, aligning with the dignity of the faith as a cultural backdrop.
The film 'Armaan' (1956) does not feature any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The plot centers on conventional romantic and social drama, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Armaan (1942) is an original film production, not an adaptation of existing source material or a reboot featuring pre-established characters. Therefore, there are no prior canonical or historical gender baselines for its characters to be swapped against.
Armaan (1942) is an Indian film. There is no evidence or historical record suggesting that any character in the film was canonically, historically, or widely established as a different race prior to its production and then portrayed by an actor of another race.