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Kesari

Kesari

Representation Score

1.4/10

Minimal

2019

Not Rated

Director

Anurag Singh

Runtime

151 minutes

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Kesari is a traditionalist historical epic that prioritizes nationalist sentiment and martial valor over multi-layered complexity. It successfully centers Sikh identity within a colonial context, highlighting the heroism of Indian soldiers. However, the film reinforces conventional gender hierarchies and traditional moral frameworks, avoiding deconstruction of institutional power or social norms. Instead, it celebrates the preservation of honor through established military and religious structures.

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Category Breakdown

Does Kesari have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on a homogenous male combat unit and does not include any non-cisgender identities.

How does Kesari portray gender?

Minimal

The story is driven primarily by male characters, with women having minor, non-central roles that reinforce traditional gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Kesari?

Good

The film highlights Sikh identity through religious markers and martial traditions, shifting the perspective from colonial administration to the ability to act of Indian soldiers.

How does Kesari represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative emphasizes Sikhism as a source of moral strength, celebrating martyrdom, patriotism, and respect for military hierarchy within a traditionalist framework.

Does Kesari include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not address neurodivergence or physical disabilities, focusing instead on physical peak performance and martial capability.

Present on Screen

  • Highlights Sikh identity and martial traditions.
  • Focuses on the heroism of Indian soldiers.

Limited or Absent

  • Women have minor, non-central roles.
  • No representation for LGBTQ+ identities or physical disabilities.
  • Reinforces traditionalist gender hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

In 1897, an army of 21 Sikhs battles 10,000 Afghans to prevent the Saragarhi Fort from being taken down.

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