8.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Kahaani (2012)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.4
Overview
Pregnant and alone in the city of Kolkata, a woman begins a relentless search for her missing husband, only to find that nothing is what it seems.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Hinduism: Positive
Overview
Pregnant and alone in the city of Kolkata, a woman begins a relentless search for her missing husband, only to find that nothing is what it seems.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film is a suspense thriller primarily focused on a personal quest for revenge against those responsible for a past injustice, set against a backdrop of national security and intelligence operations. Its narrative prioritizes individual retribution and deception over explicit political advocacy or systemic critique, leading to a neutral rating.
The film features an entirely Indian cast, authentic to its setting, and does not involve explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative primarily focuses on a strong female protagonist's personal quest within a thriller framework, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
The film is deeply immersed in the Durga Puja festival, portraying it as a vibrant, culturally significant, and unifying event that forms the backdrop and provides key narrative elements. The depiction is respectful and integral to the film's atmosphere, aligning with the dignity of the cultural celebration.
Kahaani is a thriller focused on a woman's search for her missing husband in Kolkata. The narrative does not feature any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or themes, thus there is no portrayal to evaluate within the film's scope.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Kahaani is an original story with characters created specifically for this film. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which characters' canonical genders could be established and subsequently swapped.
Kahaani is an original film featuring characters created specifically for its narrative. There is no prior source material, historical record, or established canon for its characters that could result in a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.1
7.2
Critic Ratings
10.0
N/A
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