NetflixAmaran (2024)
Bias Rating
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Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.7
Overview
A heroic true story of Major Mukund Varadarajan, an Indian Army officer who displayed extraordinary bravery during a counterterrorism mission in Kashmir’s Shopian district. The film captures his courage in protecting his nation and the devotion of his wife Indhu Rebecaa Varghese.
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NetflixBias Dimensions
Political: Strong Right
Diversity: Low
Hinduism: Positive
Overview
A heroic true story of Major Mukund Varadarajan, an Indian Army officer who displayed extraordinary bravery during a counterterrorism mission in Kashmir’s Shopian district. The film captures his courage in protecting his nation and the devotion of his wife Indhu Rebecaa Varghese.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film explicitly promotes a nationalist, pro-military ideology by glorifying the Indian Army and, according to critics, negatively depicting Kashmiri people and activists as terrorists, aligning it with a clear right-wing stance.
The movie 'Amaran' adheres to traditional casting norms for its setting, focusing on a heterosexual Indian couple and male soldiers. The narrative positively frames male and heterosexual identities, emphasizing the sacrifices of military personnel. The film has also faced criticism for its portrayal of Kashmiri people, with accusations of promoting Islamophobia and depicting them negatively, and does not include LGBTQ+ representation.
Secondary
The film subtly incorporates Hindu religious elements as cultural markers, such as marriage rituals and deity depictions, in a respectful and understated manner. It reflects the protagonist's community and faith without explicit focus, critique, or bias, thereby affirming its presence positively within the narrative.
Based on available information, the film 'Amaran' does not appear to feature any LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative primarily focuses on political, social, and familial aspects related to the Indian Army and the Kashmir conflict, with no mention of LGBTQ+ representation in the storyline or discourse.
The film focuses on the emotional strength and resilience of a female character, Indu, in the context of a long-distance relationship with a soldier. There is no information or indication that any female character engages in or wins direct physical combat against male opponents.
The film is a biopic based on real historical figures, Major Mukund Varadarajan and his wife Indhu. The portrayal maintains their documented historical genders, with no instances of characters established as one gender being depicted as another.
Based on available information, there are no reports or evidence suggesting that 'Amaran' features any race swapping. The film primarily focuses on Indian characters within its narrative context.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.1
7.4
Critic Ratings
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