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Yeshwant

Name: Yeshwant
Director: Anil Mattoo
Released: 1997
Duration: 145 min

Representation Score

3.5/10

Limited

1997

Director

Anil Mattoo

Runtime

145 minutes

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Yeshwant is a typical 1990s crime drama that emphasizes traditional storylines over complex representations of identity. While it offers depth through its female lead's resilience, the story remains tied to conventional clichés. The film's strength lies in its character-driven conflict, particularly the wife's struggle against systemic corruption. However, it lacks diversity in identity and relies on predictable narrative devices to advance the plot. Ultimately, the film operates as a straightforward hero's journey. It fails to provide progressive representation or delve into complex systemic critiques.

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Category Breakdown

Does Yeshwant have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story focuses on a traditional heterosexual marriage between Yeshwant and Ragini. There are no characters with non-binary gender identities or LGBTQ+ identities present in the narrative.

How does Yeshwant portray gender?

Fair

Ragini shows strong resilience by resisting bribery and intimidation from the antagonist. However, the plot relies on infidelity clichés to create tension, which often benefits the male protagonist's storyline.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Yeshwant?

Fair

The film sets its story in a South Asian cultural context through character names and settings. It highlights internal systemic corruption within a largely homogeneous ethnic group.

How does Yeshwant represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative follows a conventional moral framework of good versus evil. It critiques individual corruption within the police force without addressing broader systemic issues.

Does Yeshwant include disability representation?

Minimal

The provided narrative does not include any characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

Ragini demonstrates strong resilience by refusing to be intimidated by corrupt officials.
The film provides a clear, engaging exploration of individual morality against systemic corruption.

Limited or Absent

The reliance on infidelity clichés to create tension limits the independent ability to act of female characters.
The narrative lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities and diverse disability perspectives.
The story adheres to rigid moral binaries rather than exploring complex systemic or institutional critiques.

Official Synopsis

After arresting a drug dealer during an undercover operation, police officer Yeshwant Lohar is framed for murder and imprisoned by his corrupt supervisor, Salim Shaikh, who is involved in distributing narcotics. Determined to prove her husband's innocence, wife Ragini resists Salim's attempts to intimidate or bribe her. Salim then releases false photos of Ragini having an affair with police officer Atul, shaking Yeshwant's faith in his wife.

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