Prime VideoVeer-Zaara (2004)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.8
Overview
Squadron Leader Veer Pratap Singh, a pilot in the Indian Air Force, rescues the stranded Zaara, a woman from Pakistan, following a bus accident, and their lives are forever bound.
Starring Cast
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Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Islam: Positive
Sikhism: Positive
Overview
Squadron Leader Veer Pratap Singh, a pilot in the Indian Air Force, rescues the stranded Zaara, a woman from Pakistan, following a bus accident, and their lives are forever bound.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film is left-leaning as its central thesis promotes human connection and love as a means to transcend nationalistic and religious divides, advocating for peace and justice over conflict and prejudice.
The movie features an all-South Asian cast, which is traditional for its cultural context, and does not involve explicit race or gender swaps of roles. The narrative positively frames its traditional male and female protagonists, while also exploring themes of cross-border love and understanding between India and Pakistan.
Secondary
The film portrays Muslim characters, particularly Zaara and her family, with dignity, respect, and humanity, emphasizing their love, integrity, and adherence to justice. It transcends nationalistic divides to highlight shared human values.
Sikh characters and culture, particularly Veer's family and the Punjabi village setting, are portrayed with warmth, authenticity, and respect. The film highlights their strong community bonds and welcoming nature.
Veer-Zaara is a romantic drama centered on a heterosexual love story between an Indian pilot and a Pakistani woman. The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters, themes, or storylines, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Veer-Zaara is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or established canon from which characters' genders could have been altered.
Veer-Zaara is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which characters' races could have been established and subsequently altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.8
7.4
Critic Ratings
9.3
6.7
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