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Hawa Bodol

Name: Hawa Bodol
Director: Parambrata Chatterjee
Released: 2013
Duration: 150 min

Representation Score

3.0/10

Limited

2013

Director

Parambrata Chatterjee

Runtime

150 minutes

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Hawa Bodol is a situational comedy that emphasizes relatable humor over challenging social norms. The narrative uses a soul-swap cliché to generate humor, avoiding a deeper exploration of identity or systemic hierarchies. The film adheres to conventional gender and social roles. Although the soul-swap temporarily disrupts lived experiences, the core character dynamics remain traditional. Overall, the production serves as a localized character study. It explores personal dissatisfaction and status through a lens that upholds established cultural and gender expectations.

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Category Breakdown

Does Hawa Bodol have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on heterosexual friendships and romantic relationships. There are no representations of LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex intimacy.

How does Hawa Bodol portray gender?

Fair

Female characters mainly support the male leads' ambitions. The soul-swap cliché allows characters to experience life from the opposite gender, but traditional gender roles remain unchanged.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Hawa Bodol?

Fair

The setting is predominantly homogeneous, centered around specific social classes within a region. A non-Bengali business client adds a minor layer of ethnic diversity.

How does Hawa Bodol represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story examines the tension between capitalist success and the struggles of the creative class. These social structures provide a backdrop for humorous character development.

Does Hawa Bodol include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no visible or invisible disabilities that play a central role in the character arcs or the plot progression.

Present on Screen

The soul-swap cliché allows characters to briefly experience life from the opposite gender.
The inclusion of a non-Bengali client introduces a layer of ethnic diversity within the Bengali setting.

Limited or Absent

The film relies on traditional gender hierarchies where female characters primarily support male character development.
The narrative lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional gender expressions.
The cast and setting remain largely homogeneous, lacking broader racial or ethnic diversity.

Official Synopsis

The movie revolves around two old school friends, Satrajeet aka Jeet (Parambrata Chattopadhyay), an extremely ambitious man, who does not have time left for his wife, Tanuka (Raima Sen), and Rajarshi aka Raj (Rudranil Ghosh) who coincidentally came across each after a long time. While Jeet, a partner in a big architect firm, which he inherited from his deceased father-in-law; Raj is a struggling singer in a band. Jeet and Raj were invited to a party of a non-Bengali business client of Jeet, where Raj flirted with the businessman's daughter Inca (Neha Panda). After party, both the friends bought drinks from closed shops and drank in the open. Both of them wished they had each other life. After getting up from sleep, both of them found that their soul has interchanged. Both of the friends were surprised to find themselves in that situation.

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