3.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Ahista Ahista (1981)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 3.5
Overview
Courtesan Madame Subbalaxmi heads a household where men are not born, but are welcome. Women are not welcome, but their birth is. Subbalaxmi is thrilled when her pet protege, Sangeeta, gives birth to a baby-girl, who they name Chandra. Shortly thereafter they relocate to a small community. Sangeeta wants Chandra to study, and she is allowed to do so. Chandra meets her neighbor, Kunal, and their family, and is welcomed by them. Problems arise, when Kunal and Chandra fall in love, as neither Kunal's family, nor Chandra's courtesan family will permit this marriage. Only time will tell if Chandra's fate is to be the same as other courtesans.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Hinduism: Positive
Overview
Courtesan Madame Subbalaxmi heads a household where men are not born, but are welcome. Women are not welcome, but their birth is. Subbalaxmi is thrilled when her pet protege, Sangeeta, gives birth to a baby-girl, who they name Chandra. Shortly thereafter they relocate to a small community. Sangeeta wants Chandra to study, and she is allowed to do so. Chandra meets her neighbor, Kunal, and their family, and is welcomed by them. Problems arise, when Kunal and Chandra fall in love, as neither Kunal's family, nor Chandra's courtesan family will permit this marriage. Only time will tell if Chandra's fate is to be the same as other courtesans.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film explores the conflict between individual desire and traditional societal expectations regarding marriage, depicting the personal tragedy without explicitly promoting a specific political solution or ideology.
The movie features a cast consistent with its Indian origin, without explicit race or gender swaps of roles typically associated with Western productions. Its narrative, a romantic drama, maintains a neutral to positive framing of traditional identities and does not center on explicit DEI critiques.
Secondary
The film portrays Hindu customs, traditions, and spiritual practices as an integral and often comforting aspect of the characters' lives and cultural identity. The narrative depicts these elements respectfully, without critique or negative framing, highlighting their role in community and personal solace.
The film "Ahista Ahista" (1981) is a romantic drama centered on a heterosexual couple. There is no evidence from plot descriptions or reviews to suggest the presence of any LGBTQ+ characters or themes, leading to a determination of N/A for its portrayal.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Ahista Ahista" (1981) is an original production, not an adaptation of existing source material, a reboot of legacy characters, or a biopic. All characters were created for this specific film, meaning there are no pre-established canonical or historical genders to be swapped.
Ahista Ahista (1981) is an original Indian film, not an adaptation of existing source material with pre-established character races or a biopic of historical figures. Therefore, there is no prior canon against which to assess a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.1
N/A
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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