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Phone Bhoot

Name: Phone Bhoot
Director: Gurmmeet Singh
Released: 2022
Duration: 137 min

Representation Score

4.2/10

Fair

2022

13+

Director

Gurmmeet Singh

Runtime

137 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Phone Bhoot is a conventional genre piece that prioritizes comedic timing and supernatural elements over exploring diverse identities. The story focuses on the personal ambitions of a male-centric ensemble, adhering to established Bollywood formulas rather than challenging social hierarchies. The film remains within mainstream cinematic expectations and does not provide meaningful representation for underrepresented groups.

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Category Breakdown

Does Phone Bhoot have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. It stays within traditional boundaries that assume everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Phone Bhoot portray gender?

Limited

The story centers around a male ensemble. Female characters play important roles in the plot but do not take leading roles or drive the story significantly.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Phone Bhoot?

Fair

The cast reflects the local Indian demographic and maintains standard regional representation without using harmful stereotypes.

How does Phone Bhoot represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film follows traditional comedic arcs and avoids criticizing religious or social structures. The protagonists pursue typical goals like financial success.

Does Phone Bhoot include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. Disability is not used as a tool for character development.

Present on Screen

Maintains standard regional representation without relying on harmful caricatures.

Limited or Absent

Female characters lack a significant role in driving the story and often serve merely as plot catalysts.
There is a notable absence of LGBTQ+ representation or narratives that go beyond traditional assumptions.
The film fails to integrate characters with visible or invisible disabilities into the story.

Official Synopsis

Two crazy, jobless, horror-film addicts Major and Gullu, under immense family pressure to find work, hit upon the idea to float a unique ghost-capturing service when they meet a spirit, Ragini, who makes their business a success but in return asks them for a favour which they are compelled to honour.

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