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Bhuj: The Pride of India

Bhuj: The Pride of India (2021)

ActionDramaHistory
Political:
Right
Diversity:
Moderate
LGBTQ+:
N/A
FemPower:
No
Religious:
H
O

Director:Abhishek Dudhaiya

Runtime:113 min

Starring:Ajay Devgn, Sanjay Dutt, Sonakshi Sinha

Plot:

Bhuj : Pride of India is a celebration of the 300 women of Madhapur in Gujarat lead by IAF squadron leader Vijay Karnik who played a pivotal part in India's victory in the 1971 Indo-Pak war. Karnik with his team, with the help of these local women created history by reconstructing the only IAF airstrip at Bhuj destroyed during war. Karnik was lauded for his valiant efforts which saved the day for the Indians. The film will be a tribute to unparalleled bravado displayed by not only Karnik but 300 women from the villages near Bhuj who accomplished this feat.

Analysis Details

Political

Right

The movie strongly embodies conservative values by focusing on patriotism, heroism, and traditional narratives surrounding national identity, which aligns it with right-leaning ideologies.

Diversity & Inclusion

Moderate

The film showcases a diverse cast, prominently featuring women from local communities in a historical context, which highlights their contributions. However, it does not explicitly recast traditionally white roles with minority actors. The narrative focuses on the valor of Indian women during a significant historical event without critiquing traditional identities, resulting in a neutral framing of DEI themes.

LGBTQ+ Portrayal

N/A
The film primarily focuses on the historical events surrounding the 1971 Indo-Pak war and the contributions of women in that context. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present in the narrative.

FemPower Rating

No
While the movie highlights the bravery of the women involved, it does not portray any of them as badass fighters or action heroes in the traditional sense of engaging in combat.

Religious Portrayal

H
O

The film primarily focuses on the valor and contributions of Indian Air Force personnel and local women during the 1971 Indo-Pak war, with Hinduism being implicitly represented through the cultural context and characters. Other religions are not explicitly mentioned or portrayed, leading to a neutral representation.